Increased security measures at UK airports
Following the attempted attack on an aircraft flying to Detroit on 25 December 2009, the UK government has introduced increased security measures for airline passengers. See our news section for more details.
Arrival of the new British Ambassador to Kuwait
The British Embassy announces the arrival of Her Majesty's Ambassador to the State of Kuwait, Mr Frank Baker OBE. Read our Ambassador's welcome message.
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 notices
Due to unexpected high demand we are temporarily unable to issue standard 32 page passports to adults. Jumbo 48 page passports are currently available. We are still issuing 32 page child passports. New stocks of 32 page passports will arrive at the Embassy at the beginning of April 2010. The current price of a jumbo 48 page passport is KD 75.250. If you current passport still has validity you may wish to delay renewal until April.
Consular Section closure:
The Consular Section will be closed to the public on Sunday 14 February 2010 for an essential training day; meaning that the Consular counter will not be open to the public throughout Sunday and will re-open as usual on Monday 15 February 2010 between 08:00 and 13:00.
Stay connected on Facebook!
The British Embassy, Kuwait has recently launched its page on Facebook, displaying its latest activities and events.
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Image Library
You can browse through the photostream of the British Embassy in Kuwait on our website or you can visit our Flickr website online
Interested in trade events?
UK Trade and Investment regularly advertises forthcoming events, trade missions, seminars and conferences that may be of interest for people who want to do business in Kuwait. See our UKTI events listings for information about what is coming up.
LATEST NEWS
Reaction to Iran's nuclear announcement
8 February 2010
The FCO today issued a response to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinajad's announcement that his country would step up its uranium enrichment process.
Increased Airport security measures
7 February 2010
British Council - Kuwait
Visa Application Centre - Kuwait
UK Border Agency
British Ladies Society
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).
