Kuwait
India
India visa for Kuwaiti citizens
Entry requirement
Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at indembkwt.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Kuwait
- Embassy of India in Kuwait City
Diplomatic Enclave, Arabian Gulf Street, Safat-13015, Kuwait City
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India has 1 mission in Kuwait, with its embassy in Kuwait City.
Indian citizens travelling to Kuwait
IndiaKuwait Visa required Kuwait visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Kuwait to India, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Kuwaiti citizens can stay in India
Kuwaiti citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Kuwaiti citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Kuwaiti citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Kuwaiti citizens
China and Pakistan admit Kuwaiti citizens visa-free.
Indian citizens travelling to Kuwait
Kuwait requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for India?
Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Kuwaiti citizens stay in India?
Kuwaiti citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Kuwait?
The Indian embassy in Kuwait is in Kuwait City.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Kuwait requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Kuwaiti citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Kuwaiti citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.