U.S. Embassy in Kuwait

On September 23rd, 2021, we celebrated the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States of America and Kuwait. The iconic Kuwait Towers were…

PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 The United States has designated Lebanon- and Kuwait-based members of a financial network that…

Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with HH the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh…

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with…

Vice President Harris spoke today with His Highness, Crown Prince Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jabir Al-Sabah of Kuwait. The Vice President expressed her appreciation for the longstanding…

SEPTEMBER 01, 2021 STATEMENTS AND RELEASES President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Emir Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of Kuwait to express gratitude for…

Press Statement Ambassador Alina L. Romanowski August 23, 2021 Over the past several days, the United States has mobilized an unprecedented, global effort to evacuate…

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 17, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with…

Health Alert – Government Updates Entry & Exit Guidelines, and Cancels Closure Order for Commercial Businesses   Location:  Kuwait Event:  On July 26, the Government of Kuwait confirmed plans…

READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 29, 2021 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today in Kuwait…

FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 28, 2021 Our partnership during the Gulf War laid the foundation for our relationship, and our countries have…

Today the State Department released its annual Trafficking In Persons report, which you can read here:  https://www.state.gov/reports/2021-trafficking-in-persons-report/kuwait/ . This report is the world’s most comprehensive resource…

Location: Kuwait   Event: On June 17, the Government of Kuwait announced new regulations on non-Kuwaiti residents’ return to Kuwait and new restrictions on entry into public spaces for non-vaccinated persons.  Effective…

Location:   Kuwait Event:   Embassy Closure June 20 U.S. Embassy Kuwait informs U.S. citizens that the Embassy will be closed for normal operations on Sunday, June 20, 2021 in observance of Juneteenth, a new Federal holiday commemorating…

Location:  Kuwait Event:  Individuals who received a COVID-19 vaccination from a non-Kuwaiti government authority may register their vaccine record on the Ministry of Health website…

May 20, 2021 Location: Kuwait Event: On May 18, the Government of Kuwait canceled quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated arriving passengers and those within 90…

Today the State Department released its annual International Religious Freedom report, which you can read here:   https://www.state.gov/reports/2020-report-on-international-religious-freedom/kuwait/ . The United States is committed to the…

Location: Kuwait Event: On May 11, the Government of Kuwait announced that the current curfew restrictions will be lifted at 1:00 AM on the first…