Act on Copenhagen
The UK Government is committed to pushing for a global deal to tackle climate change. Find out about our dedicated campaign website.
Human Rights in Burma
19th June was the 64th birthday of imprisoned Burma leader Aung San Suu Kyi. We're backing the campaign www.64forsuu.org where you can post messages in support of her plight. Also see our latest position on human rights in Burma.
Royal Visits
Royal visits continue to demonstrate the strong ties between the Royal and Ruling families of the United Kingdom and Kuwait.
UK in Kuwait
Welcome to the official website of the British Embassy in Kuwait. The new layout and look of
the website provides information about Britain's relations with Kuwait and our work in the Gulf
region. Our website is divided into sections so as to provide easier navigation and access to all
areas of the site.We hope you will find our site helpful and easy to navigate. Do not hesitate to
contact us with feedback or if you are having trouble locating information.
Important notice for customers about UK visas issued between 22 and 25 June 2009.
Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances applicants who were issued at UKBA Kuwait with visitor's visas with serial numbers between 870000 M - 870999 M between 22 June and 25 June 2009 may face difficulties whilst travelling. All applicants holding a visa with these serial numbers are requested to submit their passports to the British Embassy between 0730 and 1400, Saturday to Thursday; for an immediate reprint. UKBA Kuwait sincerely regret any inconvenience caused.
Registration for british citizens: LOCATE
We have set up a new improved online registration service called LOCATE for British nationals travelling or living in Kuwait.
Travel advice
The travel advice of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is updated regularly. Please read the latest travel advice on Kuwait.
Business investment in the UK
UKTI helps overseas companies bring high quality investment to the UK’s vibrant economy – acknowledged as Europe’s best place from which to succeed in global business. Our Business Investment in the UK pages provide support and advice to investors at all stages of their business decision-making.
LATEST NEWS
A united message to Burma on human rights abuses
3 July 2009
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon travelled to Burma today calling for the release of pro democracy leader Aung San Su Kyi and to send a united international message to Burma on human rights abuses.
Reports that British Embassy staff in Iran may face trial
3 July 2009
Following news that remarks by Ayatollah Jannati suggest some of our local staff in Iran may face trial, Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, stressed that 'we are urgently seeking clarification from the appropriate Iranian authorities'.
British Council - Kuwait
Visa Application Centre - Kuwait
UK Border Agency
Contact us
Find out how you can contact the British Embassy in Kuwait
British Embassy
Arabian Gulf Street
Dasman
Postal Address
British Embassy
P O Box 2
Safat 13001
Kuwait
Trade and Investment:
P O Box 300
Safat 13003
Kuwait
Kuwait City
Telephone:
(965) 2259 4320
Fax:
Political & Defence: (+965) 2259 4339
Consular: (+965) 2259 4359
Trade & Investment: (+965) 2259 4368
Management: (+965) 2259 4352
Local Time:
Sunday-Thursday: 0730-1430
GMT:
Sun-Thur: 0430-1130
The weekend in Kuwait is Fri-Sat
Public access:
Consular, Passport & Notarial Services are availabe to British Passport Holders at the Embassy: Sun - Thu 0800 - 1300
Access to other Embassy Sections: By appointment only
Visa Applications must be lodged at the: Visa Application Centre (VAC).
