British Embassy in Kuwait City
Embassy 
United Kingdom Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Address
- Arabian Gulf Street, Dasman, Kuwait City
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Qudsi Rasheed
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 15 September 2024
The United Kingdom’s embassy to Kuwait is in Kuwait City, the capital of Kuwait, at Arabian Gulf Street, Dasman, Kuwait City. It is listed as open 5 days a week, 07:30–15:30. 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.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Kuwait City
| Monday | 07:30–15:30 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:30–15:30 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 07:30–15:30 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 07:30–13:30 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 07:30–15:30 By appointment only |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Kuwait City is listed as open 5 days a week, 07:30–15:30. It opens on Sunday but not on Saturday.
United Kingdom visa for Kuwaiti citizens
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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. The application is made online, not at the British embassy in Kuwait City.
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The United Kingdom’s other missions in Kuwait
The British embassy in Kuwait City is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Kuwait on record. Kuwait in turn has an embassy in London.
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About the British embassy in Kuwait City
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Kuwait City. The head of mission on record is Qudsi Rasheed.
Address and contact
Address: Arabian Gulf Street, Dasman, Kuwait City. The record for the British embassy in Kuwait City includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Kuwait
British citizens receive their visa for Kuwait at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Before visiting the British embassy in Kuwait City
Current procedures for the British embassy in Kuwait City, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Kuwait City?
The British embassy in Kuwait City is at Arabian Gulf Street, Dasman, Kuwait City.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Kuwait City?
The British embassy in Kuwait City is listed as open 5 days a week, 07:30–15:30.
Is the British Embassy in Kuwait City open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British embassy in Kuwait City do not include Saturday, although it opens on Sunday.
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
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.
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