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Your Kuwaiti passport type

E-visa

Kuwaiti ordinary passport

NoteThe e-visa is not valid for diplomatic or special passports, and biometrics are captured on arrival.

Holders of a Kuwaiti ordinary passport need an e-visa before travelling to India. The permitted stay is up to 90 days per visit. Apply via: E-visa, or a paper application via the visa centre.

Type

E-visa

Stay

Up to 90 days per visit

Apply

E-visa, or a paper application via the visa centre

Updated

July 2026

How long you can stay

Up to 90 days per visit

The length follows the e-visa type: the tourist e-visa is valid for up to 5 years with multiple entries, and the stay permitted on each visit is set when it is granted. Business is 1 year, medical 60 days, and conference 30 days single-entry. The period printed on the visa governs, and e-visas cannot be extended from inside India.

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Common questions

Do Kuwaiti passport holders need a visa for India?

Holders of a Kuwaiti ordinary passport need an e-visa before travelling to India. The permitted stay is up to 90 days per visit. Apply via: E-visa, or a paper application via the visa centre. The e-visa is not valid for diplomatic or special passports, and biometrics are captured on arrival.

How long can Kuwaiti passport holders stay in India?

Up to 90 days per visit. The length follows the e-visa type: the tourist e-visa is valid for up to 5 years with multiple entries, and the stay permitted on each visit is set when it is granted. Business is 1 year, medical 60 days, and conference 30 days single-entry. The period printed on the visa governs, and e-visas cannot be extended from inside India.

Where do Kuwaitis apply for a India visa?

E-visa, or a paper application via the visa centre

Do Kuwaiti special passport holders need a visa for India?

Holders of a Kuwaiti special passport do not need a visa in advance to enter India. The e-visa is not valid for diplomatic or special passports, and biometrics are captured on arrival.

Do Kuwaiti diplomatic passport holders need a visa for India?

Holders of a Kuwaiti diplomatic passport do not need a visa in advance to enter India. The e-visa is not valid for diplomatic or special passports, and biometrics are captured on arrival.

For Kuwaiti passport holders only · Not legal advice · Verify before you fly
Source: Kuwait MFA · Version 15 · July 2026
Checked against the destination government · 2026-08-24

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