Kuwait
Asia
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Kuwait. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Kuwait has implemented a complete prohibition on age-restricted adult content, classified as "Banned". This ban typically includes website blocking, payment processing restrictions, and potential criminal penalties for violations. Businesses should not attempt to operate in this jurisdiction without explicit legal counsel, as enforcement may include criminal prosecution, substantial fines, and reputational damage.
The information below includes regulatory status, legal requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, acceptable verification methods, and relevant regulatory authorities. This data is essential for platforms, content providers, and businesses that need to implement age-appropriate access controls or verify user ages.
Please note: Adult content access is currently prohibited in Kuwait. This ban may affect website accessibility, payment processing, and service availability. Businesses should consult legal counsel before operating in this jurisdiction.
Minimum Age
N/A (Banned)
Content is completely prohibited
Age Gate Required
No
No verification required
Last Verified
10/12/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Banned
Cafe shut down for screening porn movies: A cafe in Kuwait was shut down for screening pornographic movies, demonstrating enforcement against adult content.
- Banned
Human Rights Watch criticizes Cybercrime Law: Human Rights Watch issued a news release stating that Kuwait’s new cybercrime law includes far-reaching restrictions on Internet-based speech that breach international human rights law.
- Banned
Cybercrime Law (Law No. 63 of 2015) approved: The National Assembly approved the Cybercrime Law, which includes far-reaching restrictions on Internet-based speech, expanding existing prohibitions to online expression.
- Banned
Prosecutions for critical tweets under National Security Law: Authorities charged at least six people under the 1970 National Security Law for tweets deemed critical of Saudi Arabia.
- Banned
Kuwait announced plans for new social media regulations: Kuwait’s Information Minister announced plans to pass new laws regulating social networking sites to 'safeguard the cohesiveness of the population and society'.
- Banned
Interior Ministry requested suspension of anonymous Twitter accounts: The Interior Ministry announced it had asked the Ministry of Communications to 'suspend all anonymous accounts' on Twitter.
- Banned
Activist imprisoned for criticizing royal families on Twitter: Nasser Abul spent three months in prison for criticizing the Bahraini and Saudi royal families on Twitter.
- Banned
Increased suppression of free speech: Following a political crisis and mass protests, Kuwaiti officials began repeatedly invoking vaguely worded provisions of the penal code and national security law to suppress free speech.
- Banned
Online publisher investigated under existing laws: Dr. Saad bin Tafla, publisher of an online newspaper, was investigated by the Public Prosecution, arguing that the 2006 Press and Publications Law did not apply to websites.
- Banned
Law No. 3 of 2006 on Press and Publications enacted: Governs print publications and includes prohibitions on content offending public morals or religious beliefs, later extended to online content.
- Banned
National Security Law of 1970 enacted: Contains provisions criminalizing 'insult' and hostile acts against foreign countries, used to suppress free speech.
- Banned
Penal Code (Law No. 16 of 1960) enacted: General provisions related to public decency and morality, applicable to offensive content.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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hrw.orgkuwait-cybercrime-law-blow-free-speech
gulfnews.comkuwait-cafe-shut-down-for-screening-porn-movies-1.2278913
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eff.orgkuwait-prepares-crack-down-social-media
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