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### Viewing cable 09KUWAIT1135, WELCOME CABLE FOR STAFFDEL Kostiw (December 5-8, 2009)

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09KUWAIT1135 | 2009-12-03 09:09 | 2010-12-15 21:09 | UNCLASSIFIED | Embassy Kuwait

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    VZCZCXRO6250
    OO RUEHDE
    DE RUEHKU #1135/01 3370950
    ZNR UUUUU ZZH
    O 030950Z DEC 09
    FM AMEMBASSY KUWAIT
    TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 4256
    RUEHGB/AMEMBASSY BAGHDAD 1528
    RUEHBUL/AMEMBASSY KABUL 0427
    RUEHAD/AMEMBASSY ABU DHABI 1851
    RUEHDE/AMCONSUL DUBAI 0778

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    UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 KUWAIT 001135

    CODEL
    SIPDIS

    E.O. 12958: N/A
    TAGS: OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU IR AF AE
    SUBJECT: WELCOME CABLE FOR STAFFDEL Kostiw (December 5-8, 2009)

    REF: STATE 121646

    ¶1. Embassy Kuwait welcomes StaffDel Kostiw to travel to post from
    Dec 5-8, 2009.

    ¶2. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and an expeditor will
    meet and assist you upon arrival.

    Embassy point of contact is:

    Robyn AbouZeid, ISU Liaison
    Office- (965) 2259-1203
    Cell- (965)9961-4586
    Fax- (965) 2259-1190
    Unclass e-mail: AbouzeidRL@state.gov

    ¶3. Lodging: Rooms have been reserved at the Crowne Plaza Hotel for
    Dec 5 and Dec 7, 2009. The hotel telephone number is (965)
    2474-2000 and the fax number is (965)2474-2460. The single room
    rate at the hotel is approximately USD306.00 per night, which
    includes breakfast. The hotel accepts major credit cards and is
    within the per diem rate. The daily per diem rate for Kuwait is USD
    339.00 for lodging, plus a meal and incidental expense (M&IE)
    allowance of USD 109.00 for a total of USD448.00.

    ¶4. Following is post's standard guidance for visitors to Kuwait:

    a. Entry Requirements: Kuwait now issues single-entry visas to
    American citizens on arrival, upon presentation of a valid passport.
    There is a processing fee of KD 3.000, or USD 15.00 for each visa
    issued. Post strongly advises travelers to carry some documentation
    on the purpose of their visit. Passengers arriving on other than
    commercial flights should anticipate extra delays, because
    immigration services are not available on the military side of the
    airfield and passports have to be carried to a different location at
    the airport for processing. Airport visas are valid for 90 days
    after arrival; anyone staying beyond this period must obtain an
    extension, which should be requested 2 weeks prior to visa
    expiration. Anyone departing Kuwait who has overstayed the visa
    will be charged a fine of KD 10.000 (US 35.00) per day at the
    airport. All travelers planning to visit Iraq should make sure that
    they obtain the required exit/entry stamps for each transit through
    Kuwait, and be aware that they will need to obtain a new Kuwaiti
    visa upon return, even after a daytrip to Baghdad. Failure to do so
    can result in heavy fines. If possible, travelers should try to
    obtain a multiple-entry visa before arriving in Kuwait.

    b. Visitors are reminded that the importation of alcohol, pork
    products, personal firearms, and any suggestive/pornographic
    materials (videotapes, magazines or books) is strictly prohibited by
    Kuwaiti law. Kuwait is still clearing mines and munitions. Visitors
    must remain on major paved roads when traveling in Kuwait. Travel
    north of Jahra toward the Iraqi-Kuwaiti border is not authorized
    without approval from the embassy and an appropriate escort.

    c. Embassy Kuwait's normal workweek is Sunday through Thursday, and
    office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The time difference
    with the East Coast of the United States is EST plus eight hours.
    The embassy switchboard number is (965) 2259-1001, and the IVG
    number is 4950000. The after-hours number which rings at Marine
    Guard Post One is (965) 2538-2098. The mission duty officer can be
    reached through the embassy switchboard, Post One or by cell phone
    at (965) 9967-7265. The embassy pouch address is 6200 Kuwait Place,
    Dulles, VA 20189-6200.

    d. Threat Assessment: Kuwait is a high-threat post and the military
    threatcon is currently Charlie. We have increased security
    precautions at official U.S. installations in Kuwait and recommend
    that all Americans in Kuwait remain alert to their surroundings and
    review their personal security practices.

    e. Health Advisory for Kuwait: Visitors from November to March can
    expect cold winds and, at times, heavy rains. Light winter clothing
    is suitable for Kuwait during these months. At this time, allergies
    and colds are more common, and visitors to the area are advised to
    bring over-the-counter medications, such as Tylenol, Ibuprofen and
    cough medicine, with them for self-treatment. April through October
    is the hot season in Kuwait. Temperatures reach 120-140 degrees F
    in summer. Caution should be taken to prevent dehydration and heat
    exhaustion by 1) drinking plenty of fluids and 2) staying indoors,
    especially during peak temperature hours of noon to 3:00 p.m.
    1200-1500). Low humidity coupled with high temperatures creates
    excessive moisture loss from evaporation. It is necessary to drink
    2-4 quarts of water daily to prevent dehydration.

    f. Money: Credit cards are widely accepted at hotels, restaurants
    and other establishments throughout Kuwait and ATM machines are also

    KUWAIT 00001135 002 OF 002

    readily available. For travelers on official orders, the Commercial
    Bank of Kuwait can provide accommodation services (cashing a
    personal check drawn on a U.S. bank into local currency) up to a
    maximum of USD 300.00 per day from noon to 2:00 p.m., Saturday
    through Wednesday. At the current rate of exchange, one Kuwaiti
    Dinar (KD) is equivalent to approximately USD 3.65.

    g. CAA Access: Visitors who need unescorted access into secure
    areas of the mission must slug cables to the attention of the RSO,
    and include the level of their clearance. The cable should include
    the visitor's Social Security Number, and the name of the agency
    granting the clearance. Cables should include the ASEC tag to
    ensure distribution to the RSO office and the Marine Security guard
    at Post One.

    h. Computer and Electronics Usage: Sensitive military information
    has been discovered recently on business center computers at local
    hotels in Kuwait City. All U.S. Government personnel and
    contractors must remember that it is their responsibility to observe
    good computer and information security practices. Information
    processed on computers in hotel business centers, through email
    correspondence or document creation, is highly exploitable. Public
    computers located in hotel business centers, internet cafes, airport
    lounges, etc. should never be used to process, store or disseminate
    sensitive information. Compromise of sensitive government or
    military information can result in serious damage to national
    security. Compromises of sensitive personal data can result in
    significant personal and financial hardship. Random checks are
    conducted by Embassy personnel on public PC's. Breaches on COMPUSEC
    will result in the violator receiving security infractions and/or
    security violations. Interagency security standards prohibit the
    introduction or use of non-USG owned computer hardware and software
    at all USG diplomatic facilities. Cell phones, palm pilots, radios
    and other convenience electronics are prohibited in all secure areas
    of the mission.

    i. Photography: Tourist photography is encouraged in Kuwait.
    However, it is strictly forbidden to photograph public buildings,
    economic infrastructure, or military and other security-related
    facilities and personnel. Confiscation of film and camera and even
    arrest may result from doing so. A good rule of thumb: If there is
    any doubt as to whether a photograph should be taken, don't take
    it.

    j. Action Request: Each visitor, regardless of length of stay, must
    bring or forward fiscal data to pay for direct costs of the visit.
    Each agency, organization or visiting delegation will be charged for
    the actual costs attributed to their visit. Direct charge costs
    include, but are not limited to: American and LES staff overtime
    (e.g., expeditor, accommodation exchange, representational event
    support), field travel, lodging and meals and incidental expenses
    (M&IE) by embassy employees, vehicle rentals, long-distance
    telephone calls, equipment rentals, office supplies and all other
    costs that are directly attributable to the visit. If fiscal data
    on a traveler's authorization is to be used for this purpose, this
    information must be spelled out in the travel orders and sufficient
    funding provided to meet these expenses. In addition, for TDYers
    over thirty (30) days, there will be a charge for ICASS support
    services. If your sponsoring agency is not signed up for ICASS
    services at post, please be prepared to sign an ICASS Memorandum of
    Understanding (MOU) for ICASS support services upon arrival. The
    agency should provide post with written communication, generated by
    the traveler's headquarters, that confirms the agency will pay ICASS
    charges for the TDYer, provide the agency ICASS billing code for the
    TDY support to be provided, and authorize the traveler to sign the
    ICASS invoice generated by the TDY module. When travel is urgent,
    TDYers should bring this document with them to ensure there are no
    interruptions in the provision of services. Post will not provide
    any services to a TDYer staying in excess of 30 days without having
    received this documentation prior to day 31 of the TDY.

    k. Visit Kuwait's Classified Website at
    http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/kuwait/

    Williams

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