Visa Rules - Hawalli

Visa Rules

Last updated: 2025-04-24 07:02:23

Tourist Visa

Indian citizens require a tourist visa to enter Kuwait for leisure travel. They can apply for an eVisa or a visa through the Kuwaiti embassy or consulate in India before their trip. There is no visa on arrival for Indians. 

In Kuwait, the process for obtaining a Visit or Business visa involves the following steps:

1. Sponsor Application: The sponsor (such as a host or employer in Kuwait) must apply for the visa on behalf of the visitor. This application is submitted to the Ministry of Interior in Kuwait.

2. Approval Process: If the application is approved by the Ministry of Interior, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) is issued.

3. Receiving the NOC: The original NOC is sent directly to the passenger. This document allows the visitor to travel to Kuwait.

4. Visa Stamping on Arrival: Upon arrival in Kuwait, the visitor presents the NOC, and the visa is stamped in their passport at the airport.

This process ensures that visitors have the necessary clearance and authorization to enter Kuwait for their visit or business purposes.

Requirements:

• Passport: Have a valid passport with at least six months of validity from the date of travel 
• Visa application form: Complete and sign the visa application form 
• Photograph: Provide a recent passport-sized photograph 
• Proof of accommodation: Provide proof of your stay in Kuwait, such as hotel reservations or a letter of invitation from a Kuwaiti host 
• Travel itinerary: Provide a comprehensive travel itinerary that includes the tickets for your return flight 
• Financial proof: Provide proof of sufficient financial means, such as recent bank statements 
• Additional documents: Depending on the type of visa, you may need to provide additional documents, such as:

                -A valid employment contract with a Kuwaiti employer 

                -A medical examination report (including a tuberculosis test) 

               -Educational qualification certificates and work experience certificates 

               -An employment certificate from the employer 

               -Payroll receipts of recent months