Kuwait Visa for Indians – Visit Visa (Embassy, with a sponsor) · e-Visa for GCC residents
Indian citizens travelling to Kuwait for tourism, family visits or business need a Visit Visa (Embassy, with a sponsor) · e-Visa for GCC residents. The application is submitted through the embassy / visa application centre and usually requires biometrics.
- Processing time: e-Visa (GCC residents): 1–3 working days · embassy visit visa: varies, confirmed on enquiry
- Validity: 90 days
- Stay: Up to 30 days
Kuwait visa types for Indians
- Tourist – Tourist visa: Tourism — subject to eligibility and sponsorship rules (Up to 90 days)
- Family Visit – Family visit visa: Visiting family members residing in Kuwait (As granted)
- Business – Commercial visit visa: Business meetings sponsored by a Kuwaiti company (As granted)
- Work – Work visa: Employment with a Kuwaiti employer (As per contract)
How to apply for a Kuwait visa from India
- Share documents – Send us your passport scan and photo on WhatsApp or email. No visit to any office needed.
- We file online – Our team fills the official e-visa application and double checks every detail against your passport.
- Government fee payment – We pay the official fee on the government portal on your behalf.
- e-Visa delivered – Your approved e-visa is emailed to you as a PDF. Print it and carry it while travelling.
Kuwait visa documents checklist
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- 2 passport photos, white background
- Sponsor's letter + copy of the sponsor's Kuwaiti civil ID (company or resident relative)
- Visa application form
- Return flight booking and hotel booking / host's address
- Bank statements for the last 3 months
- GCC residents applying online: copy of your GCC residence permit (3+ months valid)
Kuwait visa fees
- e-Visa (GCC residents) KWD 3 + mandatory health insurance KWD 5 — embassy visit visa fee confirmed on enquiry: ₹2,440
- Visa Filing: ₹4,209 total (government fee + service fee + GST)
- Filing + Submission: ₹5,035 total (government fee + service fee + GST)
- Complete Assistance: ₹5,979 total (government fee + service fee + GST)
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