Simplification of Visa Procedures

To further enhance travel from Kuwait to India for business, tourism, medical treatment and study purposes etc., the Embassy has simplified its visa procedure for Kuwaiti nationals as well as expatriates living in Kuwait. The Embassy has issued 10,000 visas this year, as against 7,600 visas issued during the same period last year, representing 30% jump in grant of visas. 

2.        The Embassy has been issuing 5-year & 1-year business visa (multiple entry), 1-year medical visa (multiple entry) and 6-month tourist visas (multiple entry) for Kuwaiti nationals and expatriates resident in Kuwait so that they can visit India for business, tourism, medical treatment etc., as per their convenience. 

3.        Visa applicants may approach Embassy’s Passport and Visa Centres operated by Cox & Kings Global Services (CKGS) at 17 Floor, Behbahani Building, Sharq, Kuwait: Tel. No. 22440392 (e- mail: indiavisa.kuwait@ckgs.comor  Complex Kais Alghanim, 4 Floor, Mecca Street, in front of Annod Complex, Fahaheel, Kuwait: Tel. No. 22909229 ( e-mail:  indiavisa.kuwait@ckgs.com). 

4.        The Embassy will continue to accept visa applications directly in cases of emergency and for all diplomats/Special Passport holders.  For any visa related query, please contact at Tel. No. 22550600 Extn. 279 or call Mr. J.S. Dangi, Second Secretary (Consular) at Mobile No. 97229947.