The Embassy of Australia in Kuwait is Australia’s diplomatic mission to the State of Kuwait. Kuwait Government Online lists it on the 12th floor of Dar Al-Awadhi Tower on Ahmed Al-Jaber Street in Sharq, an office tower in the centre of Kuwait City. Wikipedia’s list of Kuwaiti missions shows that Kuwait’s embassy in Canberra also covers Papua New Guinea.
Embassy of Australia in Kuwait
The Australian Embassy in Kuwait provides passport, consular, and notarial services to Australian citizens living in or visiting Kuwait. It also offers emergency consular assistance and information for people planning to travel to Australia. The embassy is located on the 12th floor of the Dar Al-Awadi Complex on Ahmed Al-Jaber Street in Sharq, Kuwait City. For visa and immigration applications, the embassy directs applicants to Australia’s Department of Home Affairs, rather than providing visa processing through a dedicated embassy visa section. The embassy also publishes local employment opportunities and recruitment notices on its official website.
Embassy Information
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Embassy Name | Australian Embassy in Kuwait |
| Country | Australia |
| Host Country | Kuwait |
| Official Website | Australian Embassy in Kuwait https://kuwait.embassy.gov.au/ |
| Address | Dar Al-Awadi Complex, 12th Floor, Ahmed Al-Jaber Street, Sharq, Kuwait City, Kuwait |
| P.O. Box | 2276, Safat 13023, Kuwait |
| Main Telephone | +965 2232 2422 |
| Visa / Immigration Enquiries | Australia’s Department of Home Affairs — official website |
| Consular Email | consular.kuwaitcity@dfat.gov.au |
| Passport Enquiries Email | kuwt.passports@dfat.gov.au |
| General Embassy Email | austemb.kuwait@dfat.gov.au |
| HR / Recruitment Email | HR.Kuwait@dfat.gov.au (published in a previous recruitment notice; verify the address and instructions in the current vacancy advertisement) |
| Emergency Consular Assistance | +61 2 6261 3305 when calling from overseas |
| Emergency Number Within Australia | 1300 555 135 |
| Local Emergency Services in Kuwait | 112 |
| Fax | +965 2232 2430 |
| Normal Working Days | Sunday–Thursday, except public holidays |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Monday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Consular Public Hours | Contact the embassy or book an appointment; passport interviews and notarial services are by appointment |
| Google Maps | View Australian Embassy in Kuwait |
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Visa & Consular Services Embassy of Australia in Kuwait
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| Australian Passport Services | Passport applications and renewals for eligible Australian citizens |
| Emergency Travel Documents | Assistance for eligible Australians who urgently need travel documentation |
| Notarial Services | Notarial services and document-related assistance, generally by appointment |
| Consular Assistance | Guidance for Australian citizens living in or visiting Kuwait |
| Emergency Consular Assistance | Assistance through the embassy during business hours and Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre outside business hours |
| Birth and Citizenship Information | Guidance on relevant Australian citizenship and documentation procedures |
| Death Abroad | Consular guidance for families when an Australian citizen dies overseas |
| Arrest or Detention Assistance | Consular support within the limits of the Australian Government’s consular services |
| Travel Advice | Official security, safety, and travel updates through Smartraveller |
| Visitor Visa Information | Applications and eligibility information through the Australian Department of Home Affairs |
| Student and Work Visas | Official visa information and applications through Home Affairs |
| Biometric Collection | Australian biometric collection services are provided through the designated service partner; appointments are required where applicable |
For the latest visa requirements and application instructions, visit the Australian Department of Home Affairs. The embassy states that it does not have a dedicated visa section.
Job Vacancies and Careers at the Australian Embassy in Kuwait
The Australian Embassy recruits locally employed staff when positions become available. The embassy’s official vacancies page currently states that there are no vacancies available. Applicants can check this page regularly for new opportunities and download the relevant job description and application instructions when a position is advertised.
| Job / Career Information | Details Embassy of Australia in Kuwait |
|---|---|
| Current Job Vacancies | No vacancies currently advertised on the official website |
| Official Vacancies Page | Australian Embassy Kuwait — Current Vacancies |
| Australian Government Careers | Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) |
| HR / Recruitment Email | HR.Kuwait@dfat.gov.au — published in a previous recruitment advertisement; confirm the address in any new vacancy notice before applying |
| General Embassy Email | austemb.kuwait@dfat.gov.au |
| Telephone | +965 2232 2422 |
| Previous Job Example | Executive Assistant to the Ambassador — the May 2025 recruitment notice is closed; it is an example of a previous locally recruited position |
| Potential Job Categories | Executive assistant, administrative support, public diplomacy, office administration, event coordination, and other locally engaged roles when advertised |
| How to Apply | Open the current vacancy notice, read the position description and selection criteria, complete the required application package, and submit it using the method specified in the advertisement |
| Typical Application Documents | Covering letter or email, CV or résumé, a one-page pitch addressing the selection criteria, and details of two employment referees, where requested |
| Language Requirements | Depends on the position. The previous Executive Assistant advertisement required fluency in English and Arabic |
| Eligibility | Requirements vary by role. The previous Executive Assistant vacancy required applicants to be legally resident in Kuwait and to complete local security checks |
| Interview / Selection | Shortlisting, interviews, referee checks, and skills assessments may be used, depending on the role |
| Application Deadline | Follow the deadline stated in the current advertisement. Late or incomplete applications may not be considered |
| Application Fees | Be cautious of anyone requesting payment in exchange for an embassy job offer; use official recruitment channels only |
Contact & Location Embassy of Australia in Kuwait
| Contact Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Embassy Address | Dar Al-Awadi Complex, 12th Floor, Ahmed Al-Jaber Street, Sharq, Kuwait City, Kuwait |
| Postal Address | P.O. Box 2276, Safat 13023, Kuwait |
| Main Telephone | +965 2232 2422 |
| Fax | +965 2232 2430 |
| General Embassy Email | austemb.kuwait@dfat.gov.au |
| Consular Email | consular.kuwaitcity@dfat.gov.au |
| Passport Enquiries Email | kuwt.passports@dfat.gov.au |
| HR / Recruitment Email | HR.Kuwait@dfat.gov.au — verify against the relevant vacancy notice |
| Official Website | Australian Embassy in Kuwait |
| Visa and Immigration | Australian Department of Home Affairs |
| Job Vacancies | Current Vacancies |
| Office Hours | Sunday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, excluding public holidays |
| Consular Appointments | Passport interviews and notarial services are by appointment |
| Emergency Consular Assistance | +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas |
| Google Maps Location | Get directions to the Australian Embassy in Kuwait |
About the embassy
Australia’s embassy serves Australians in Kuwait and handles diplomatic and commercial contact between the two countries. The embassy is inside an office tower, so ask how to get access before you visit.
Address and location
Kuwait Government Online gives the address as Sharq Area, Dar Al-Awadhi Tower, 12th Floor, Ahmed Al-Jaber Street. The Peruvian embassy is in another tower on the same street, Al-Arabiya Tower, so Ahmed Al-Jaber Street has more than one mission above street level. Sharq is the central business district of Kuwait City. We found no P.O. Box that we could verify.
Contact information
The official Kuwaiti listing gives one telephone number, +965 2232 2422. We found no conflicting numbers, but we also found few other directory entries for this embassy. We did not find an email address, fax number or website that we could confirm, so none is published here.
Opening hours
We found no opening hours from an official page or from a directory we could trust. Australian public holidays, such as Australia Day on 26 January, may close the embassy on days when Kuwait is open, so ask which days and hours it keeps before you go.
Services Embassy of Australia in Kuwait
As a full embassy it provides consular support to Australian citizens in Kuwait. We could not confirm a list of individual services, fees or required documents from an official page, so this listing does not describe them. Ask when you telephone which services are offered in person and whether you need an appointment.
Visa information
Australian visa applications are generally made online through the Australian Government, and the rules, forms and fees are set by the Australian authorities, so this listing does not state them. Use the official Australian Government website, and avoid third-party agents who charge extra.
Before you visit
- Telephone first to confirm the hours and whether you need an appointment.
- Ask how to get access to the 12th floor, since the embassy is inside an office tower.
- Do not expect to apply for an Australian visa at the counter, since applications are generally online.
- Bring your original passport, your Kuwait civil ID if you live in Kuwait, and any documents the embassy asks for.
How to find the embassy
Go to Dar Al-Awadhi Tower on Ahmed Al-Jaber Street in Sharq and ask for the 12th floor. We have not verified parking or bus stops. The stored map pin is a general Kuwait City position.
Search for the Embassy of Australia in Kuwait on Google Maps
Map note: the pin stored for this listing is a general Kuwait City position and not the embassy’s exact location. Use the address above, or the Google Maps link, which searches for the address.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Australian Embassy in Kuwait?
Dar Al-Awadhi Tower, 12th floor, Ahmed Al-Jaber Street, Sharq, according to Kuwait Government Online.
What is the Australian Embassy’s phone number in Kuwait?
+965 2232 2422.
What are the opening hours?
Not confirmed. Contact the embassy before visiting. Embassy of Australia in Kuwait
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Which other embassy is on the same street?
Peru’s embassy is in Al-Arabiya Tower on Ahmed Al-Jaber Street.
Is there an official email or website?
We could not confirm one, so none is published here.
Where is the embassy on Google Maps?
Use the Google Maps link on this page, which searches for the address. The stored map pin is a general Kuwait City position.
Information checked against Kuwait Government Online and secondary directories, October 2026. Please verify details directly with the embassy.
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