Travel purpose
🔑 Conditional Access Available
UK, US, SCHENGEN Visa or Residence Permit Holders can apply for evisa including tourism purposes at https://kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw/ Residents of Gulf Cooperation Council in certain professions can apply eVisa for a fee of 3 KD.
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Visa required
5–10 working days
₹3,328 (~$35)
UK, US, SCHENGEN Visa or Residence Permit Holders can apply for evisa including tourism purposes at https://kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw/ Residents of Gulf Cooperation Council in certain professions can apply eVisa for a fee of 3 KD.
- •Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity; at least 2 blank pages)
- •2 recent passport-size photographs
- •Completed Kuwait visa application form
- •Sponsor letter from Kuwait (sponsor must be Kuwaiti national or company)
- •Copy of sponsor's Kuwaiti national ID
- •Confirmed return flight booking
- •Bank statements for last 3 months
- •NOC from employer
Last verified: 5 May 2026 · Source
All travel purposes
Business
Visa required
5–10 working days
₹3,328 (~$35)
UK, US, SCHENGEN Visa or Residence Permit Holders can apply for evisa including tourism purposes at https://kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw/ Residents of Gulf Cooperation Council in certain professions can apply eVisa for a fee of 3 KD.
- •Valid passport (at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay; 2 blank pages)
- •2 recent passport-size photographs (white background, 35×45 mm)
- •Completed visa application form (obtain from embassy or VFS/BLS centre)
- •Confirmed return / onward flight bookings
- •Hotel / accommodation reservations or invitation letter from host
- •Bank statements for last 3–6 months (sufficient funds for duration of stay)
- •Salary slips / income proof for last 3 months
- •Employment letter with approved leave dates (or business registration if self-employed)
- •Income Tax Returns for last 2 years
- •Cover letter stating purpose of visit and itinerary
- •Travel insurance (recommended)
Last verified: 5 May 2026 · Source
Transit
No airside transit visa required
Airside transit through international airports typically does not require a separate visa for Indian passport holders. A visa is required only if you need to leave the international zone. Confirm with your airline before travel, especially for long layovers or airports without separate transit areas.
- •Valid passport
- •Confirmed onward flight ticket
- •Visa for destination country (if required)
- •Transit visa (if required for the layover country)
Last verified: 5 May 2026 · Source
Transit
Transit data not available
Verify current transit requirements with your airline or the destination airport authority before travel.
- •Valid passport
- •Confirmed onward flight ticket
- •Visa for destination country (if required)
- •Transit visa (if required for the layover country)
Last verified: 23 Apr 2026 · Source