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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 2 hours 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yom HaAtzmaut | Wednesday, April 22 | 6 days, 5 hours |
| Shakespeare Day | Thursday, April 23 | 1 week |
| Early May Bank Holiday | Monday, May 04 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Lag B'Omer | Tuesday, May 05 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 4 weeks |
| Shavuot | Friday, May 22 | 1 month |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Waqfat Arafat Day | Tuesday, May 26 | 1 month, 1 week |
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:
- Yom HaAtzmaut (GB & GB) Wed, Apr 22, 2026 (6 days, 9 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Kuwait
London, United Kingdom time is 2:00 hours behind Kuwait City, Kuwait
Kuwait City, Kuwait
14:25PMWednesday, April 15, 2026
London, United Kingdom
12:25PMWednesday, April 15, 2026