Closest Metro Stop:
Van Ness-UDC 
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Phone: +1 (202) 966-0702
Website: kuwaitembassy.us
Email: consulate[at]kuwaitembassy.us
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 1 PM
Address: 2940 Tilden St NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
The Embassy of Kuwait is located at the international center area near the Office of the Foreign Mission (OFM) of the Department of State, University of the District of Columbia (UDC), and the INTELSAT Headquarter.
Van Ness-UDC Station on the red line of the Metro system is the closest station to the Embassy of Kuwait. From the station, it is approximately an 8-minute walk to the embassy. Use the map shown below to find suggested routes.
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Quick Facts
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Dual Nationality
Kuwait does not recognize dual nationality. At times, Kuwaiti authorities have confiscated U.S. passports of U.S.- Kuwaiti dual nationals applying for Kuwaiti citizenship. Should this happen, report the incident to the U.S. Embassy. This does not constitute loss of U.S. citizenship.
Multiple entry visas allow holders to enter Kuwait any number of times within a 12-month period. Multiple entry visas may be available to businesses sponsored by the ministry of defense. American citizens (but not other Westerners) can sometimes obtain multiple entry visas that are valid for up to 10 years and allow an indefinite number of entries.
Can I Obtain My Visa for Kuwait on Arrival?
Visas for U.S. Citizens are issued upon arrival at all Kuwaiti ports of entry. The following documents are required:
If you are traveling to Kuwait as a tourist, you may obtain your visa upon arrival at the airport. However, if you are traveling to Kuwait for work or business purposes, you must obtain your visa in advance of arrival. It is illegal to work under a tourist visa for Kuwait. If you do so, you may be deported or denied entrance.
Are There Special Requirements for DoD Contractors Traveling to Kuwait?
If you are traveling to Kuwait in support of a US government contract, you must obtain an employment visa before you depart. Note that civilian DoD contractors must enter Kuwait via Kuwait City International Airport. Entry for civilian contractors via Ali Al Salem Air Base is not permitted. Kuwaiti immigration officials can be very sensitive about travel to Iraq. If you have previous travel to Iraq documented in your passport, it is best to travel to Kuwait on an alternative passport to avoid potential denial of entrance by immigration authorities.
Jurisdiction
The Embassy of Kuwait has jurisdiction over Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
U.S. Citizens
U.S. Citizens are required to obtain a tourist visa when traveling to Kuwait. However, tourist visas can be obtain upon arrival at the airport in Kuwait. This means that you can travel to Kuwait without a visa and apply for one upon arrival; however, you must have a U.S. Passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Kuwait; otherwise, you may be denied entry.
U.S. Citizens with residency in Kuwait must obtain prior approval from Kuwaiti immigration authorities to enter on a limited-validity (emergency) passport. U.S. citizens who are not residents of Kuwait and hold limited-validity (emergency) Passports will not be admitted into the country.
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