US Embassy in Kuwait City
Embassy 
United States Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Address
- شارع المسجد الأقصى, بيان
- Phone
- +965 2259-1001
- Website
- kw.usembassy.gov
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 6 January 2022
The US embassy in Kuwait City stands at شارع المسجد الأقصى, بيان, in Kuwait City, the capital of Kuwait. It is listed as open 5 days a week, 08:00–16:30. Kuwaiti citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Opening hours of the US embassy in Kuwait City
| Monday | 08:00–16:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00–16:30 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 08:00–16:30 |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
The US embassy in Kuwait City is listed as open 5 days a week, 08:00–16:30. It opens on Sunday but not on Saturday.
United States visa for Kuwaiti citizens
KuwaitUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Kuwait
United StatesKuwait Visa on arrival Kuwait visa for citizens of the United States
Kuwaiti citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for the United States.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 19,290 | 13,687 |
| Student (F, M) | 1,763 | 973 |
| Exchange (J) | 133 | 85 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 262 | 271 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 505 | 300 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 667 | 578 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 56 | 14 |
| Total | 22,676 | 15,908 |
The US embassy in Kuwait City issued 15,908 nonimmigrant visas in fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025). 86% were visitor visas (B1/B2), followed by student (6%) and diplomatic and official (4%) visas. That is 30% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (22,676).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 4,186, 42% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Kuwait Cityشارع 1 65, بيان
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Embassy of Brazil in Kuwait CityMubarak Al-Abdullah Al-Jaber Area, Block 1, Street 116, Villa 47. West Mishref. Kuwait, Kuwait City
The United States’ other missions in Kuwait
The US embassy in Kuwait City is the only mission of the United States in Kuwait on record. Kuwait in turn has 2 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US embassy in Kuwait City
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United States in Kuwait City.
Address and contact
Address: شارع المسجد الأقصى, بيان. The record for the US embassy in Kuwait City includes a phone number and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Kuwait
US citizens receive their visa for Kuwait at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Before visiting the US embassy in Kuwait City
Current procedures for the US embassy in Kuwait City, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US embassy in Kuwait City
The US embassy in Kuwait City has 2 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Embassy in Kuwait City?
The US embassy in Kuwait City is at شارع المسجد الأقصى, بيان.
What are the opening hours of the US Embassy in Kuwait City?
The US embassy in Kuwait City is listed as open 5 days a week, 08:00–16:30.
Is the US Embassy in Kuwait City open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the US embassy in Kuwait City do not include Saturday, although it opens on Sunday.
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for the United States?
Kuwaiti citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
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