- Address
- 2 Albert Gate, London, SW1X 7JU
- Phone
- +44 20 7590 3400
- Head of mission
- Bader Abdullah N M Alumayekh
Kuwait
United Kingdom
Kuwaiti Embassy in the United Kingdom
1 embassy
Kuwait is represented in the United Kingdom by 1 mission: an embassy in London. British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Kuwait, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Kuwaiti Embassy in London
At 2 Albert Gate, London, SW1X 7JU, the Kuwaiti embassy represents Kuwait towards the United Kingdom. The head of mission on record is Bader Abdullah N M Alumayekh. Its phone number is on its page.
Kuwait visa for British citizens
United KingdomKuwait Visa on arrival Kuwait visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
KuwaitUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Kuwait
British citizens receive their visa for Kuwait at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
The United Kingdom’s missions in Kuwait
Missions of the United Kingdom in Kuwait (1)
In return, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Kuwait, in Kuwait City.
Good to know
Kuwait in the United Kingdom
Worldwide, Kuwait has 80 missions in 72 countries; one of them is in the United Kingdom.
Travel to the United Kingdom for Kuwaiti citizens
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Kuwaiti citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. In the United Kingdom, Kuwaiti citizens can turn to the Kuwaiti embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Kuwaiti embassy in the United Kingdom is closed
The Kuwaiti embassy in the United Kingdom closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Kuwaiti embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Kuwaiti embassy is in London, at 2 Albert Gate, London, SW1X 7JU.
Do British citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Kuwait issues British citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
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.
Does the United Kingdom have an embassy in Kuwait?
Yes, the United Kingdom has its embassy in Kuwait City.