Visa, PIO, OCI Service

(1) Foreign nationals intending to visit India for tourism are allowed to enter into India on tourist visa.

(2) In no case the foreign nationals will be allowed to enter into India through Land ICPs / Riverine routes on e-Tourist Visa/ Tourist Visa.

General guidelines for applying visa to visit India

With effect from 11th January 2022, the Embassy of India in Kuwait has outsourced its Consular, Passport and Visa services through open bidding process to M/s. BLS International Services Limited. BLS is the only authorized Service Provider for the Embassy of India, Kuwait for Consular, Passport & Visa services. From then onwards, all the Consular, Passport and Visa applications are accepted and delivered only at the Indian Consular, Passport & Visa Service Center. Applicants are advised to contact directly to the following office(s) of BLS: 


(I)  Kuwait City: 3rd Floor AI Jawahara Tower, ali AI Salam street,  Kuwait City, Kuwait.
 
(II) Fahaheel: Al Anoud Shopping Complex, Mezzanine Floor; Mekka Street, Fahaheel, Kuwait.

(III) Jleeb Al Shuyoukh (Abbasiya):  M Floor, Olive Supermarket Building Jleeb Al Shuyoukh, Kuwait

(iv) BLS Centre, Jahra:  Al Khalifa Building, Building No. 27, 2nd floor, Office 3 & 14, Block No. 93. Jahra, Kuwait.

website : https://www.blsindiakuwait.com

Telephone numbers : +965 22211228

Whatsapp helpline number (for message only) : +965-65506360

Email : Info[dot]indkwi[at]blsinternational[dot]com

You may also visit M/s BLS International Services Limited website https://www.blsindiakuwait.com for additional information about the Center.
All applicants should submit the application form in person for identification and the documents should be verified by M/s. BLS International Services Limited.

All foreign nationals entering India are required to possess a valid international travel document with a minimum remaining validity of six months in the form of a national passport or any other internationally recognized travel document like UN Laissez Faire for establishing his/her nationality with a valid visa obtained from an Indian Mission or Post abroad. Nationals of Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives are however, exempted from this requirement.

Please ensure the following while submitting your application

1. Passport should be valid for a minimum period of six months beyond the date of intended departure for India and should have at least two blank pages. Fee once paid is not refundable.

2. Applicants may log on to the Public portal at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in. After successful on-line submission, the hard copy, so generated, has to be signed by the applicant and submitted with supporting documents in accordance with the type of visa along with the applicable fee in cash at any of the outsource centers.

3. It is essential that applicants fill in their personal details as exactly available in their passports. Mismatch of any of the personal details would lead to non-acceptance of the application. Fees once paid are non-refundable. All children would have to obtain separate visa on their respective passports.

4. Passport in original and photocopy of the first five pages, visa page and address page to be submitted.

5. Copy of Residence Proof and Civil ID card issued by Kuwait Government.

6. Paste one photo with white background of the size 35mm X 45mm and staple another on the application form.

7. The application form should be filled online in English only and ensure that all columns are filled neatly and correctly. Incomplete applications and those which lack details will be summarily rejected.

8. Special Visa application forms should be filled in by citizens of Pakistan (3 copies with 3 photos).

9. Each visa application is considered on its merits and may ask for additional information at any stage during the processing of the application. Submission of application along with prescribed fee does not guarantee issuance of visa.

10. Applicants who are not residents of Kuwait and hold a tourist visa for Kuwait should normally apply for Indian visas in the countries of their permanent residence. In case of emergency or special circumstances, an application could be made at the Embassy with documents requiring him/her Indian visa. The processing time in such cases is usually 6-7 working days.

11. Visa is given for a period for which passport is valid.

12. Validity of all visas is counted from the date of the issue of visa and not from the date of entry into India.

13. The Embassy may ask for additional documents, if needed, while processing the application for visa.

14. Registration with the concerned FRRO/FRO is compulsory within 14 days of first arrival in India if such an endorsement appears on the visa.

15. Diplomatic/Official and Special Kuwaiti Passport visa applications (duly filled online visa application) will continue to be received at the Embassy as per the established procedure.

16. Indian-Citizenship and OCI related enquiries will be handled at the Embassy telephonically or in person and then applications may be submitted at the Embassy.

17. Visa Service seekers may please note that bags, briefcase and Laptops are NOT allowed in the BLS center or in Embassy.

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(Revised visa fee effective from 01st April 2025)(excluding ICWF charges)

 

e-Visa facilities

e-Visa is granted to a foreigner who is national of the following countries:
e-Visa Facility is available for nationals of following countries/territories Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burundi, Canada, Cambodia, Cameroon Union Republic, Cape Verde, Cayman Island, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cote d'lvoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger Republic, Niue Island, Norway, Oman, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos , sland, Tuvalu, UAE, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City-Holy See, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Apply Online at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in

Note: Government of India makes no provision of charging of any emergency fees or additional fees for grant of any emergency / express e-visa.
Those travelling to India are also advised to go through instructions available on the website of Bureau of Immigration at https://boi.gov.in.

eVisa is admissable only under the following categories:

e-Tourist Visa
e-Business Visa
e-Conference Visa
e-Medical Visa
e-Medical Attendent Visa
e-Ayush Visa
e-Ayush Attendent Visa
e-Student Visa
e-Student Dependent Visa
e-Emergency X-Misc Visa


Tourist Visa for US nationals

Applicant should submit the Visa form duly filled and signed along with original passport, copy of passport, residency and two photographs at BLS center.

S. No.	Type of visa	Duration	Fees in KD
1.	Tourist  visa (only)	Up to 10 years	48.250
2.	Business Visa	Up to 10 years	48.250

* Application fee of (KD 6.250/-) is added in the above calculation which is to be charged from US nationals in addition to visa fee (However fee for other type of visa will be same as applicable for other countries and Application fee of (KD 6.250/-) will be charged in addition to visa fee)
Apply Online at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in

 

Medical Visa

Medical visa is admissible to all foreign nationals seeking Medicare in recognized specialty hospitals or treatment centers in India. Although non exhaustive, following illustrative list of serious ailments would be of primary consideration; neuro-surgery; ophthalmic disorders; heart related problems; renal disorders; organ transplantations; plastic surgery; joint replacement etc.
1. General guidelines for visa application are applicable in this case also.
2. However, additionally medical visa application form should be accompanied with a referral letter or preliminary medical advice from the Kuwait hospital, recommending specialized medical treatment abroad and an invitation letter generated through Medical/Ayush Visa portal from the medical hospital in India, indicating appointment or showing willingness to undertake treatment.
3. The visa is granted for a maximum period of one year or for the period of treatment whichever is less for seeking medical attendance only in reputed/recognized specialized hospitals/treatment centers in India with complete address and phone numbers.
4. Attendant/family members of the patient coming to India for medical treatment shall be granted Medical Attendant visa co-terminus with the 'Medical Visa' of the patient. Such visa may be granted to the spouse/children or to those who have blood relations with the patient.
5. Such visa will be valid for maximum three entries during one year.
Fee:    Upto 6 Months/Single/Multiple Entry - KD 24.250
More than 6 months and upto 1 Year/Single/Multiple Entry - KD 36.250
Apply Online at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in

Business Visa

1. Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of six months at the time of issuance of visa ).
2. Copy of Passport.
3. Two recent Passport size photographs with white background.
4. Visa Application Form, duly completed.
5. Copy of Kuwaiti Civil ID.
6. A letter of request from a business establishment in Kuwait and letter of invitation from Indian Company.
7. Proof of financial status of the applicant or the company (Bank statement for the last three months showing sufficient balance).
8. NOTE: Visa application for Business visa will also be vetted by the Commercial Wing of the Embassy, if necessary.
Fee:
Up to 1 year/Single or Multiple – KWD 36.250

Apply Online at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in

Business visa for Recruitment of Manpower from India

1. Visa application form duly filled in with two photographs. Passport (with one photo copy)
2. Visa Application Form, duly completed.
3. Letter from the company requesting visa for the applicant.
4. Applicant's Kuwaiti Civil ID copy
5. Letter of Invitation from Indian company/Agency.
6. Letter of attestation from the Labour wing of Indian Embassy, Kuwait.
7. Salary offered by the company to the Indian workers (category wise) proposed to be recruited.
8. Correspondence with recruiting agent (s) (complete address, tel/fax. Numbers/Email address of the agent in India).
9. List of addresses of recruitment agents in India whose services the company utilized in past or propose to utilize in near future.
10. Copy of Registration Certificate of the sponsoring company.
[Note: The applicant himself has to come for interview, if required, in the Embassy by Visa Officer. The visa application thereafter will be processed in the Embassy which may take 4-7 working days and will be subject to clearance from Commerce/Labour Wing of Indian Embassy, Kuwait.
Fee:
Up to 1 year/Single or Multiple – KWD 36.250
Apply Online at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in

 

Employment Visa

General guidelines for visa application are applicable in this case also. The maximum validity of Employment Visa is one year and the applicable fee varies country to country. However, additionally, employment visa application form should be accompanied with
1. Two recent Passport size photographs with white background.
2. Visa Application Form, duly completed.
3. Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of six months at the time of issuance of visa ).
4. Copy of Passport.
5. A copy of the contract signed with the employer in India or a letter regarding the offer of appointment in India.
6. Applicant to be present in person.
7. Kuwaiti ID /Iqama.
8. Letter from Company/Sponsor.
Fee: Varies country to country
Apply Online at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in

 

Student Visa

A student visa is granted to a foreigner to pursue on-campus full time structured courses only at educational institutions (Central/state Government educational institutions & private educational institutions) duly recognized by statutory regulatory body and have acquired statutory authorization to conduct the courses complying with GST regulations. The student visa application form should be accompanied with:
1. Two recent Passport size photographs with white background.
2. Visa Application Form, duly completed.
3. Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of six months at the time of issuance of visa ).
4. Copy of Passport.
5. A copy of proof of admission to a full time course in a recognized institution in India.
6. NOC from MOH in case of admission in medical or para medical course.
7. Kuwaiti ID /Iqama.
8. Salary certificate, Bank statement and an undertaking from the sponsor/parents.
Fee: Varies country to country
Apply Online at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in

 

Journalist Visa

Journalist visa is issued to professional journalists and photographers visiting India. The applicants are required to contact the External Publicity Division of the Ministry of External Affairs and in other places, the Office of the Government of India's Press Information Bureau on arrival in New Delhi.
Foreign journalists visiting India on long term assignments (i.e. to be based in India), have to fill up the online form http://pibaccreditation.nic.in under category New users – select option – “I am applying through Indian Mission abroad) for issuance of PIB cards simultaneously with submission of their visa application, in order to facilitate timely issuance of PIB cards.
Fee: Upto 6 months Single (or double entry with approval of HOM) - KD 24.250
Apply Online at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in

 

Conference Visa

Conference visa is granted to delegates on production of an invitation to attend conference/seminar/workshop being organized in India by a Ministry or Department of the Government of India, State Governments or UT administrations, Public Sector Undertakings, Central Education Institutions, Public Funded Universities or an organization owned and controlled by the Government of India or any State Government / UT, United Nations or its specialized agencies
1. Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of six months at the time of issuance of visa ).
2. Two recent Passport size photographs with white background.
3. Passport photocopy with the Residence Visa page.
4. Invitation letter from the organizer of the Conference.
5. Copies of Clearance from the nodal Ministry, Ministry of External Affairs which is forwarded by the organizers to their invitees from India.
6. NOC from the local sponsor or employer.
7. Proof of financial status (Bank statement for the last three months)
Fee: Upto 6 Months/Single/Multiple Entry - KD 24.250
Apply Online at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in

 

Transit Visa

A transit visa is granted for the sole purpose of enabling the holder to travel through India to reach his/her ultimate destination. Change of purpose is not allowed. The visa will ordinarily be valid for a single/double journey and for entry within 15 days of date of issue. The transit visa is valid for direct transit only for a maximum period of 3 days.
1. Original Passport with copy of passport (valid for a minimum period of six months at the time of issuance of visa )
2. Two recent Passport size photographs with white background.
3. Visa Application Form, duly completed
4. Copy of Kuwaiti Civil ID card.
5. Photocopy of the confirmed onward journey ticket.
Fee: KD 6.250
Apply Online at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in

 

Visa for Foreign Nationals of Pakistani Origin

Applications of Pakistan origin persons for visa of all categories will be dealt with according to concerned Ministry guidelines issued from time to time. Applicants holding dual nationality of Pakistan (including Pakistan origin card) and some other country should apply only on their Pakistan passport, if they are still holding valid Pakistani passport. Visa for foreign nationals of Pakistani origin will be issued only for a period of 3 months with single entry. Photocopy of visa in case of previous visit if any should be attached with the application.
Additional information sheet incorporating details of Pakistan origin should be filled up by all visa applicants.
1. Three photographs and passport copy.
2. Copy of Kuwaiti Civil ID card and Pakistani national ID card
3. Two references in Kuwait along with telephone numbers
4. Sponsorship certificates from India in prescribed proforma
Fee: 0.750 KD
Apply Online at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in

 

Visa for Sri Lankan Nationals
Applicant should submit the Visa form, duly filled, along with original passport, a copy of the passport, residency/Civil ID and two photographs.

Sl. No.	Type of Visa	Validity	KD Rounded off figure
1.	Tourist	30 days (double entry)	4.750
2.	Tourist	90 days ( single entry)	4.750
3.	Tourist	90 days ( double entry)	7.750
4.	Tourist	6 months (double/ multiple entry)	7.750
5.	Transit	Up to 15 days ( single/double entry)	3.250
6.	Entry visa	1 year (multiple entry)	7.750
7.	Business	30 days (multiple entry)	7.750
8.	Business	90 days ( single entry)	8.250
9.	Business	90 days (multiple entry)	12.250
10.	Business	6 months (multiple entry)	24.250
11.	Business	1 year (multiple entry)	24.250
12.	Employment	1 year (multiple entry)	47.500
13.	Student	1 years (For institutions covered by bilateral agreement)	13
14.	Student	For institutions not covered by bilateral agreement	24.500

Note:
1) Visa fees for all other types of visas such as Medical visa, Medical attendant visa, Research visa, short term entry visa, etc remain unchanged.
2) Charges for ICWF KD 1.000 per service
Apply Online at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in

 

Visa for UK Nationals

Sl. No.	Visa	KD
1.	Tourist Visa (T) Up to 1 year/Single or Multiple	49.000
2.	Business Visa (B) Up to 1 year/Single or Multiple	73.000
3.	Entry Visa (X) Up to 1 year/single/Multiple	49.000
4.	Student visa Up to 1 year(Triple entry)	69.250
5.	Medical Visa Up to 1 year (M/entry)	39.000
6.	Research Visa Up to 3 year or duration of course, whichever is less	69.250
7.	Employment visa Up to 6 months Up to 1 year	138.750 150.750
8.	Transfer of visa	50.500
9.	Transit visa	26.750

Apply Online at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in

 

Visa for Muzambique Nationals

Sl. No.	Visa	Fee in KD
1.	Tourist Visa (T) Single entry Multiple entry	24.250 66.500
2.	Business /Employment Visa Gratis
3.	All other type of visa (except Transit,Student and Medical/Medical attendant visa) Up to 6 Month Up to 1 year	66.500 90.500

Medical visa upto 6 months (Multiple Entry ) 24.250
Apply Online at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in

Diplomats and Officials
Visa is not required for holders of Kuwaiti Diplomatic and Special Passports to visit India for a maximum period of sixty (60) days
Visa is required for holders of Kuwaiti Diplomatic and Special Passports who is assigned to join Kuwaiti Embassy in New Delhi/Consulate in Mumbai or as representative in an International organization including their family members.

Documents required to be submitted alongwith visa application :
i. Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of six months at the time of issuance of visa )
ii. Two recent Passport size photographs with white background.
iii. Visa Application Form, duly completed.
iv. Note Verbale from the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs in case of Kuwaiti nationals. Note Verbale from the Embassy or Organisation concerned in case of their diplomats/officials indicating the purpose of the visit
(Submission of Official/Diplomatic Passport applications at the Embassy between 9.00AM and 12.00PM from Sunday to Thursday)
Fee: Gratis
Apply Online at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in