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British Embassy in Kuwait, located at Arabian Gulf Street. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of United Kingdom, or find information about the address, Contact forms, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Arabian Gulf Street
    PO Box 2-13001 Safat
    Dasman
    Kuwait City
    Kuwait

  • Telephone

    +965 2259 4320

  • Contact Form Information

    Contact the Mission

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 7:30 AM–3:30 PM
    Thursday 7:30 AM–1:30 PM
    Friday Closed
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday 7:30 AM–3:30 PM
    Monday 7:30 AM–3:30 PM
    Tuesday 7:30 AM–3:30 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Islamic New Year / Muharram is on Wednesday (in 7 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Kuwait City: 12:09 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the British Embassy in Kuwait

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Islamic New Year / Muharram: June 17 Flag of Kuwait
  • Mawlid (The Prophet's Birthday): August 26 Flag of Kuwait
  • Christmas Day: December 25 Flag of United Kingdom
  • Boxing Day: December 26 Flag of United Kingdom

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the British Embassy in Kuwait:

  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Notarize certain documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Kuwaiti passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter the United Kingdom.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Head of Mission

Qudsi Rasheed, Ambassador

Online Resources

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Kuwait in United Kingdom

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This page was last edited on 18 April 2026 at 12:22 AM (EST).

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