Middle East and North Africa

Kuwait
Still current at: 25 November 2009 Updated: 01 October 2009

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (consular assistance figures). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Travel advice for this country

General

Insurance

We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake.

If things go wrong when you are overseas, this is how we can help.

Commercial dispute

Anyone involved in a commercial dispute with a Kuwaiti company or individual may be prevented from leaving the country pending resolution of the dispute.

Retention of passports

It is common practice for the passports of foreign nationals resident in Kuwait to be retained by sponsors. You should keep a copy of your passport.

Registration

Register with our LOCATE service to tell us when and where you are travelling abroad or where you live abroad so our consular and crisis staff can provide better assistance to you in an emergency.

Kuwait Airways

Kuwait Airways require flights to be reconfirmed at least 48 hours before departure.

Money

ATMs are widespread and credit cards are accepted almost everywhere.

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Contacts

Kuwait, British Embassy

Address:

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

Telephone:

(+965) 2259 4320

Fax:

Political & Defence: (+965) 2259 4339
Consular: (+965) 2259 4359
Trade & Investment: (+965) 2259 4368
Management: (+965) 2259 4352

Office hours:

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).

Website: http://ukinkuwait.fco.gov.uk

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