India Launches E-Visa for Kuwait with 5-Year Tourist Option
- Publish date: Monday، 14 July 2025 Reading time: 1 min read
Starting July 14, Kuwaiti travelers can apply for Indian visas fully online—for tourism, business, and more.
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Starting Monday, July 14, 2025, Kuwaiti citizens can now apply for Indian e-visas online, with no more visits to visa centers. It’s a big win for travelers—and a nod to the strong ties between the two countries.
Fully online visa process
Everything—application, document upload, and payment—can now be done online.
Kuwaitis can apply under five visa categories:
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Tourism
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Business
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Medical
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Conference
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AYUSH (alternative medicine like yoga & Ayurveda)
Biometric data will be collected on arrival at Indian airports.
Fast processing, long validity
Most e-visas will be processed within 3–4 days, and tourist visas are valid for up to 5 years.
Here’s the cost breakdown:
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Tourist visa: $80
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Other categories: $40–$80
Why this matters
India’s ambassador to Kuwait, Dr. Adarsh Swaika, called it a “qualitative shift” in bilateral engagement. It's part of India’s broader move to modernize consular services and deepen ties with the Gulf.