Kuwait · Telecom, Internet & Apps

Ooredoo Kuwait

One of Kuwait's three mobile operators, with prepaid SIMs sold in the airport arrivals area and online top-up.

What it helps with

Internet right after landingShop in the arrivals area.
Topping up onlineApp or website.
Home internetFor longer stays.

About Ooredoo Kuwait

Ooredoo is a mobile and internet operator in Kuwait, next to Zain and STC. It sells prepaid SIM cards, including packages suited to visitors, in its stores and in the arrivals area of Kuwait International Airport. Every SIM has to be registered in your name with your passport, and you can top up and manage the line online.

Key Features

Prepaid Packages: Data, call and message packs for short stays or longer ones.
Airport and City Shops: Stores in the arrivals area and across Kuwait, where staff register and activate the SIM.
Online Top-Up: Top up and manage the line in the Ooredoo app or on the website.
Home and Business Internet: Fixed and business services for people who stay longer.

How to Get Started

Check that your phone is unlocked.
Visit an Ooredoo store at the airport or in the city with your passport.
Choose a prepaid package and let the staff register the SIM in your name.
Insert the SIM and set up the Ooredoo app to follow your balance.

Before you use it

Sign-up: A SIM is registered on your passport; staff may also ask for a copy of the visa.
Good to know: Ooredoo has a shop in the arrivals area of Kuwait International Airport.

English available

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ooredoo Kuwait work with a foreign bank card in Kuwait?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Ooredoo Kuwait available in English?: Yes, Ooredoo Kuwait has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use Ooredoo Kuwait?: No, an international phone number generally works for Ooredoo Kuwait.
Do I need local ID or residency for Ooredoo Kuwait?: No, Ooredoo Kuwait doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Ooredoo Kuwait?: iOS · Android · Web
How much does Ooredoo Kuwait cost?: Prepaid packs from a few KWD; prices in the Ooredoo app