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Kuwait visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Kuwait.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Kuwait visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Kuwait visa?
Tourist visa (tourism visit entry permit): e-visa or visa on arrival
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to three months from the date of entry.
- Processing time
- Usually one to two business days online; decided at the airport for visa on arrival.
Kuwait’s official site for the tourist visa is kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw. Processing time, as Kuwait states it: Usually one to two business days online; decided at the airport for visa on arrival. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to three months from the date of entry.
Kuwaiti missions in India
- Embassy of Kuwait in New Delhi
Shanti Path 5A, New Delhi
Kuwait has 1 mission in India, with its embassy in New Delhi.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to India
KuwaitIndia e-Visa India visa for citizens of Kuwait
Travel advice for Kuwait
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from India to Kuwait, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Kuwait at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Kuwait (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Kuwait (updated 29 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Indian citizens can stay in Kuwait
How long Indian citizens may stay in Kuwait is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indian citizens apply
In India, applications go to the Kuwaiti embassy in New Delhi, or to a visa centre acting for Kuwait; fees, documents and processing times are published by Kuwait.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to India
Kuwaiti citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Kuwait.
Where is the Kuwaiti embassy in India?
The Kuwaiti embassy in India is in New Delhi.
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for India?
Kuwaiti citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Can Indian citizens enter Kuwait visa-free?
No; Indian citizens need a visa for Kuwait obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.