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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Kuwait
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom Embassy in Kuwait City, Kuwait
British Embassy Arabian Gulf Street Dasman Kuwait City Kuwait City Kuwait
Phone: +965 2259 4320
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 57 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Kuwaiti and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 2 days, 9 hours |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Ramadan Start | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| National Day | Wednesday, February 25 | 1 month |
| Liberation Day | Thursday, February 26 | 1 month |
| St. David's Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Kuwait?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Kuwait including and Kuwait City.
2 - Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Citizens of Kuwait (holders of regular passports) can travel to United Kingdom for 6 months without having to apply or obtain a British visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Kuwait?
The British representative offices in Kuwait will be closed in observance of the following Kuwaiti and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (2 days, 13 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Kuwait
London, United Kingdom time is 3:00 hours behind Kuwait City, Kuwait
Kuwait City, Kuwait
10:33AMThursday, January 22, 2026
London, United Kingdom
07:33AMThursday, January 22, 2026