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The British Embassy in Kuwait maintains and develops relations between the UK and Kuwait.
UK’s electronic travel authorisation (ETA) scheme opens for Gulf Cooperation Council and Jordanian nationals, making travel to the UK smoother and cheaper.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Unprecedented visa application numbers led the British Embassy to put new procedures in place to shorten waiting time for applicants
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The UK’s objectives in trade negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
From 1st April 2015, the British Embassy in Kuwait will no longer be issuing Police Clearance Letters to British Nationals residing in Kuwait.
From 23 May 2016, a fee of £15 will be introduced to cover the costs of the new EVW
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Update on the fifth round of negotiations for a free trade agreement between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council
An overview of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) development activity with the Middle East and North Africa region.
Trade Secretary launches free trade negotiations between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council, made up of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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