India Visa Requirements for Kuwaiti Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Kuwaiti passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- A valid national passport together with a valid visa — a regular visa, an eVisa or an OCI card — is required for entry into India. [1]
- eVisa approval issued by the Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs (apply through the official eVisa route, not a paper visa at a mission). [2]
- Completed eArrival Card submission, done online within 72 hours before arrival in India. [5]
- Completed Self-Declaration Form, submitted before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | US$25 — e-Visa |
|---|
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •eVisa fee: USD 25.
- •The Government of India does not authorise any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card, so only official channels should be paid. [1]
How to apply
- Fill in the visa application online on the official website indianvisaonline.gov.in and apply for the eVisa through the Bureau of Immigration link. [1] [2]
- Prepare the required documents listed on this page while the eVisa is processed and keep the approval ready for travel. [2]
- Within 72 hours before arrival, complete and submit the eArrival Card online at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in, or via the official 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' mobile app. [5]
- Fill the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- Present your passport, eVisa approval and completed forms at the arrival immigration counter. [1] [2]
Before you fly
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- •All passengers must also fill the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
- •Visa on arrival exists only for nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals, so Kuwaiti passport holders should arrange an eVisa before flying. [2]
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Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Do not pay agents or intermediaries for emergency, express, eVisa or eArrival card services — the Government of India does not authorise them to charge such fees. [1]
Kuwait is not covered by India's visa-on-arrival scheme, so arriving without a pre-arranged eVisa or visa risks being denied entry. [2]
The eArrival Card can only be submitted in the 72 hours before arrival, so complete it close to your flight date and keep the confirmation with your travel documents. [5]
Recent changes
- · confirmedKuwait
- · confirmedBahrain
- · confirmedreplaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
- · confirmedresumed Qatar
- · confirmedresumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
- · confirmedBritish citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedsuspended Canada
- · confirmedresumed Saudi Arabia
- · confirmedresumed Canada
- · confirmedSaudi Arabia
- · confirmedQatar
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedPaper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.in — India replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival
Frequently asked
How long can Kuwaiti citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does the India visa cost for Kuwaiti passport holders?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
A valid national passport together with a valid visa — a regular visa, an eVisa or an OCI card — is required for entry into India.; eVisa approval issued by the Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs (apply through the official eVisa route, not a paper visa at a mission).; Completed eArrival Card submission, done online within 72 hours before arrival in India.; Completed Self-Declaration Form, submitted before reaching the arrival immigration counters..
Where do Kuwaiti passport holders apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Do Kuwaiti passport holders need to visit an embassy for India?
No — this route is applied for online. The official portal is indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Do Kuwaiti passport holders need a visa for India?
Yes. Kuwait is not eligible for visa on arrival, so apply for an eVisa online before travelling and carry the approval to show at immigration.
When and where do I submit the eArrival Card?
Within 72 hours before arrival, online at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in, or through the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app.
Which forms must be completed before landing in India?
Two: the eArrival Card, submitted within 72 hours of arrival, and the Self-Declaration Form, filled before the arrival immigration counters.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Kuwaiti citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
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