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British Embassy in Kuwait

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In Kuwait, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Kuwait City. Kuwaiti citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.

British Embassy in Kuwait City

Embassy of the United Kingdom in Kuwait City

Embassy · Kuwait City

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Address
Arabian Gulf Street, Dasman, Kuwait City
Website
gov.uk
Head of mission
Qudsi Rasheed

The United Kingdom has its embassy in Kuwait City, the capital; the address on record is Arabian Gulf Street, Dasman, Kuwait City. The head of mission on record is Qudsi Rasheed. Its website is linked on its page.

United Kingdom visa for Kuwaiti citizens

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United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Kuwait

  • Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
  • Fee: £20
  • 2 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Kuwaiti citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online on the official portal of the United Kingdom, not at the British embassy.

Kuwait’s missions in the United Kingdom

Missions of Kuwait in the United Kingdom (1)

In return, Kuwait has an embassy in the United Kingdom, in London.

Good to know

The United Kingdom in Kuwait

Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Kuwait.

Travel to Kuwait for British citizens

British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Kuwait, valid for stays of up to 90 days. In Kuwait, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the British embassy in Kuwait?

The British embassy is in Kuwait City, at Arabian Gulf Street, Dasman, Kuwait City.

Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Kuwaiti citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.

Do British citizens need a visa for Kuwait?

British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Kuwait, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Does Kuwait have an embassy in the United Kingdom?

Yes, Kuwait has its embassy in London.