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Embassy of Kuwait in Washington, D.C., United States

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Embassy of Kuwait in Washington, D.C., United States, located at 2940 Tilden Street NW. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Kuwait, or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    2940 Tilden Street NW
    Washington, D.C. 20008
    United States

  • Telephone

    (202) 966-0702

  • Fax

    (202) 966-8468

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

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

    🕒 Current time in Washington, D.C.: 4:08 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    District of Columbia, Maryland,Virginia, and West Virginia.

Location Map

Located at 2940 Tilden Street NW, the embassy is near key landmarks like Dupont Circle and Georgetown Waterfront Park. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Kuwait in Washington, D.C., United States

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
  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • Mawlid (The Prophet's Birthday): August 26 Flag of Kuwait

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Kuwait in Washington, D.C., United States:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport
  • Power of attorney
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you can obtain a visa on arrival to enter Kuwait.

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.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Kuwait without a visa. The most common types of Kuwait visas are the following.

  • Tourist visa
  • Visitor visa
  • Work visa or permit
  • Transit visa
  • Residence visa

Head of Mission

Shaikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of Kuwait to the United States

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Passport Services

Kuwaiti embassies and consulates assist Kuwaiti citizens with passport-related services, such as passport applications, renewals, and replacements.

Legalization and Notarial Services

Kuwaiti diplomatic missions provide services for the legalization and notarization of documents including, authentication of educational certificates, marriage certificates, and other legal documents.

Visa Services

Kuwaiti diplomatic missions process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Kuwait for tourism, business, study, work, or other purposes. They provide information on visa requirements, application procedures, and fees.

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Embassy of Kuwait in Washington, D.C., United States, Kuwait also has 3 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Kuwait in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Kuwait in neighboring countries or regions of United States.

See also

United States in Kuwait

United States has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    (21.37 miles away)
    Washington D.C.
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  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
    (26.51 miles away)
    Baltimore
    Get Directions
  • Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
    (87.99 miles away)
    Harrisburg
    Get Directions

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This page was last edited on 05 March 2026 at 11:22 PM (EST).

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