This guide was written prior to the 2026 hostilities between the US, Israel and Iran and is no longer being updated regularly due to the fast-paced nature of the conflict. Non-essential travel to the broader Middle East region is not advisable due to the risks related to military action. Please consult official government travel advisories and exercise extreme caution before considering travel to the region.

Kuwaiti embassies

  • Embassy of Kuwait, Washington, DC, United States: +1 202 966 0702
  • Embassy of Kuwait, London, United Kingdom: +44 20 7590 3400
  • Embassy of Kuwait in Dublin, Ireland: +353 1 531 0090
  • Embassy of Kuwait in Paris, France: +33 1 4723 5425
  • Embassy of Kuwait, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 780 9999
  • Embassy of Kuwait, Canberra, Australia: +61 2 6286 7777
  • Embassy of Kuwait, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 21 342 0877
  • Embassy of Kuwait, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 4471 9980

Foreign embassies in Kuwait

  • United States Embassy, Kuwait City: +965 2259 1001
  • British Embassy, Kuwait City: +965 2259 4320
  • Canadian Embassy, Kuwait City: +965 2256 3025
  • Australian Embassy, Kuwait City: +955 2232 2422
  • South African Embassy, Kuwait City: +965 2561 7988
  • Irish Embassy, Abu Dhabi (also responsible for Kuwait): +971 2 495 8200
  • New Zealand Embassy, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (also responsible for Kuwait): +966 11 488 7988

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