Embassy of Canada to Kuwait, in Kuwait City
We provide services to Canadians visiting and living in Kuwait.
Situation in the Middle East
Canadian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family in or around an area affected by the ongoing military activities in the Middle East needing emergency assistance should contact:
Services and information
Adoption and surrogacy
Process to adopt a child internationally and bring them back to Canada.
Birth abroad
Register a child's birth abroad.
Citizenship services
Steps to become a Canadian citizen. Get proof of citizenship.
Death abroad
Steps to follow when a loved one dies abroad.
Marriage abroad
Requirements, documents and processes for getting married abroad.
Notarial services
Have your documents certified and authenticated.
Passport services
Apply for a passport and what to do if your passport is lost, stolen or damaged.
Pensions and retirement
Information on pensions and retiring outside of Canada.
Same-sex marriage abroad
Country specific information on same-sex marriage.
Studying abroad
Information on education or research opportunities in foreign countries.
Visa and immigration services
Apply to immigrate. Get a visa to study, work or visit Canada.
Voting abroad
Voting process for Canadians who live abroad.
Office closures
These closures are subject to change in the event of a large-scale emergency. Emergency consular assistance for Canadians is always available 24/7.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day |
| 2026-02-25 | Kuwait National Day |
| 2026-03-22 | Eid Al Fitr (TBC) |
| 2026-03-23 | Eid Al Fitr (TBC) |
| 2026-04-05 | Easter Sunday |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday |
| 2026-05-27 | Eid Al Adha (TBC) |
| 2026-05-28 | Eid Al Adha (TBC) |
| 2026-07-01 | Canada Day |
| 2026-09-30 | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| 2026-12-27 | Christmas Day |
| 2026-12-28 | In lieu of Boxing Day |
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