India passport → Kuwait
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Kuwait, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a US visa, Green Card, UK visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.
Apply on the official site: kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw
What this means for your trip
- Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Indian passport holders who hold one of these documents can get eVisa instead:
- US visa
- US Green Card
- UK visa
- UK residence permit
- Schengen visa
- EU / Schengen residence
Holders of a valid UK, US or Schengen visa or residence permit can apply for Kuwait's eVisa, including for tourism, on the official portal.
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Kuwait at a glance
- Capital
- Kuwait City
- Currency
- Kuwaiti dinar (KWD)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +965
- Region
- Western Asia
Kuwait for other passports
- IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Asia for Indian passport holders
Common questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Kuwait, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Kuwait?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Indian citizens get a visa on arrival in Kuwait?
Not under the standard rules.
Is Kuwait easier for Indian citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence, Indian citizens get e-visa. Holders of a valid UK, US or Schengen visa or residence permit can apply for Kuwait's eVisa, including for tourism, on the official portal.
How many countries can Indian citizens visit without a visa?
56 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The India passport ranks #71 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.