Moving to Kuwait from Namibia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Namibia to Kuwait — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Namibia to Kuwait, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kuwait City averages 94°F vs 80°F in Windhoek, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Namibia to Kuwait.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
12.4
KW
0.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
KW
9.2

Kuwait performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NA
$1,068
KW
$2,567
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.4
KW
22.9

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NA
43.0
KW
45.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
KW
23.7t

Namibia performs better than Kuwait across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NA
3.9
KW
1.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NA
0.9%
KW
3850.5%

Namibia generally does better on infrastructure, though Kuwait leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NA
19.4%
KW
2.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$11,500
KW
$50,800

Kuwait performs significantly better than Namibia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NA
66.5 yrs
KW
79.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
29.4
KW
7.4

Kuwait generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.

Data: Inland Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Windhoek Rain: 14.5 in/yr (368 mm)
80° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Windhoek Kuwait City
Jan–Mar 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) 73°/51°F (23°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 104°/76°F (40°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) 114°/84°F (46°/29°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Windhoek Kuwait City
Jan 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C)
Feb 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C)
Mar 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C)
Apr 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C)
May 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C)
Jun 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C)
Jul 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C)
Aug 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C)
Oct 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C)
Nov 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C)

Data: Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service, Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia and Kuwait. To live, work, or study long-term in Kuwait, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Kuwait's immigration authority.

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Kuwait

Visa Required
Namibia passport holders need a visa to enter Kuwait.
Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Namibia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Kuwait passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Namibia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Kuwait?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Kuwait has 1.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Kuwait safe for expats?

Kuwait performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kuwait is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.4 in Namibia.

How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Namibia?

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 5.4 in Namibia. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).

What's the weather like in Kuwait compared to Namibia?

The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.

What language do they speak in Kuwait?

The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.

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At a Glance

NA KW
Population 2,727,409 3,068,155
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +264 +965
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111 112