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Kuwait Embassy and Consulates in Australia
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Kuwait Embassy in Canberra, Australia
5 Callemonda Rise, O'Malley Act 2606, Australia
Phone: +61 2 6286 7777
Working hours: Open now (Close in 8 hours 20 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Kuwait may close on the following Australian and Kuwaiti holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 3 days, 19 hours |
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday, February 09 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Ramadan Start | Wednesday, February 18 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| National Day | Wednesday, February 25 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Liberation Day | Thursday, February 26 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Labour Day | Monday, March 02 | 1 month |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month |
1. How many Kuwaiti Embassies/Consulates are there in Australia?
Kuwait currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Australia including and Canberra.
2 - Do Australian citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Australian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Kuwait. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Kuwait in Australia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Kuwaiti embassies in Australia?
The Kuwaiti representative offices in Australia will be closed in observance of the following Australian and Kuwaiti holidays in 2026/2024:
- Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) (AU) Mon, Feb 02, 2026 (3 days, 15 hours)
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Time in Kuwait vs Australia
Kuwait City, Kuwait time is 8:00 hours behind Canberra, Australia
Canberra, Australia
08:40AMThursday, January 29, 2026
Kuwait City, Kuwait
00:40AMThursday, January 29, 2026