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Appointments
 

All services are provided by appointment only. While it is possible to have several services performed during the same visit to the embassy, you must make separate appointments for each service and each individual.

To access the Embassy, you must bring a printout of your appointment confirmation, or risk losing your appointment.

In making an appointment, we ask that you review ALL INFORMATION relevant to your specific service, including necessary documentation, fees, and processing times.  Doing so will ensure that your appointment is a productive one, but will also help us improve our services overall.  Incomplete applications will require an additional appointment to be made, which creates delays in processing. Please note: DUPLICATE APPOINTMENTS MADE UNDER THE SAME NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH will be canceled.

Please choose one of the following categories for information on making an appointment:

  1. Passport Services (not related to visa pages)
  2. Extra Visa Pages
  3. Report of Birth Abroad for a U.S. Citizen/Apply for a child's first passport
  4. Social Security Number Application
  5. Notary Services

If you have a need for an American Citizens Services appointment, and your category is not included above, send us an email at kuwaitacs@state.gov.  Include in the subject line "REQUEST FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION," state your inquiry, and we will respond with further information. 

For all appointments, please bring your passport for identification.  You will need to bring a second ID written in English to give to the embassy security guards in exchange for a Visitor’s Access Badge. 

Please note that individuals applying for an Immigrant Visa, including American citizen sponsors, must make an appointment through the Immigrant Visa Unit by e-mailing KuwaitIV@state.gov.  Appointments for Immigrant Visa interviews made through American Citizen Services cannot be honored.

FAQs on Coming to the Embassy

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  • Who can come into the Embassy for an appointment?

    Who can come into the Embassy for an appointment?

    • Unless specifically authorized, only the individual with the scheduled appointment may enter. Minors (under 21), disabled, or those with mobility issues may bring one companion into the waiting area.

      For notarial customers, applicants may schedule appointments with up to two companions if those companions must sign the document. These companions must be listed on the appointment sheet (i.e. should be included when booking the appointment).

  • Who may NOT enter the Embassy?

    Who may NOT enter the Embassy?

    • Attorneys, employers, domestic employees, spouses, or other visa holders are NOT permitted to accompany an applicant to the interview and will not be granted access to the Embassy.

  • When can I pick up my passport?

    When can I pick up my passport?

    • U.S. citizens may pick up their passports at window two near the front gate during the following days and hours: Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 to 11:00 AM, and 1:00 to 3:00 PM. They must possess valid identification and should present the email notification or the numbered ticket  to indicate they are coming for passport pickup.

  • Where do I drop off additional documents?

    Where do I drop off additional documents?

    • If we require additional information to complete your case, you must return to the Embassy with the pink sheet that you were given at the time of your interview. Unless otherwise instructed by consular staff, you may proceed to window two at the front gate during following days and hours: Sunday to Wednesday, 10:00 to 11:00 AM, and 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

  • What if I am late for my appointment?

    What if I am late for my appointment?

    • Unfortunately due to the high demand for services, we are not able to accommodate applicants who fail to show at their scheduled appointment time. Any applicant who appears more than 30 minutes after his/her scheduled interview time will need to re-schedule the appointment and will not be allowed to enter the Embassy.

  • What should I bring to the Embassy?

    What should I bring to the Embassy?

    • All appointment holders should have a confirmation sheet showing their scheduled appointment time, in addition to a passport AND second form of identification, as well as the appropriate fees (NOTE: we do not accept K-NET for payment). For additional requirements regarding paperwork, please see the relevant section on our website.

  • What should I NOT bring to the Embassy?

    What should I NOT bring to the Embassy?

    • Cell phones, USB storage devices, iPods, and any other electronics are not allowed inside the Embassy.