US Embassy in Kuwait Suspends All Consular Services
Closure follows attack on US Embassy in Riyadh as routine and emergency appointments in Kuwait are cancelled.
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The Embassy of the United States in Kuwait has announced the temporary suspension of all consular services, confirming that the embassy is closed until further notice.
In an official statement, the embassy said that all routine and emergency consular appointments have been cancelled. “We will communicate when the embassy returns to normal operations,” the statement read, adding that the public will be informed once services resume.
The move affects visa processing, passport services, notarial services and other consular assistance typically provided to US citizens and residents in Kuwait. Individuals with scheduled appointments have been advised to await further updates from the embassy.
The closure comes shortly after the Embassy of the United States in Riyadh was reportedly attacked earlier today, prompting heightened security measures at US diplomatic missions across the region.
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While officials have not released further operational details, the suspension signals precautionary steps amid escalating regional tensions. Authorities have yet to confirm how long the Kuwait embassy will remain closed.
US citizens in Kuwait are encouraged to monitor official embassy channels for updates and follow any security advisories issued in the coming days.