TL; Dr:
- From July 13, 2025, India started offering an online e-Vis to the citizens of Kuwaiti.
- Tourists are valid for e-Vis up to 5 years and cost 80 USD, while business, medical, conference, and Ayush (Yoga/Wellness) Visa range from USD 40-80.
- The application process is completely online, the arrival and processing of 3-4 working days with biometrics is collected on time. India still accepts paper visa application through traditional diplomatic channels.
In a historic step to strengthen bilateral relations, India officially provided a fully digital e-VISA feature for Kuwaiti citizens, providing a streamlined option for traditional visa applications. Effective from July 13, 2025, initiative spreads five major categories including tourism, business and medical trips, indicating India’s commitment to promote easy mobility and deep engagement with one of its most important Gulf partners. For thousands of Kuwaitis, for traveling to India for traveling, healthcare or commerce, this process has now become simple, faster and completely online. The objective of this initiative is to simplify travel and diplomatic relations.
Five e-VISA categories
According to India’s Embassy in Kuwait, you can apply for Kuwait:1. Tourist (5-year validity, 180-day stay)2. Business (1-year validity)3. Medical (60-day validity)4. conference (30-day validity)5. AYUSH/Welfare (Yoga, Ayurveda)
- Fee and validity: For tourist e-Vis, the fee for a 5-year visa will be $ 80. For four other categories, as stated, fees will be US $ 40–80 depending on type and duration.
- Process: Applications ranging from documents upload to payment are handled online only. There is no need to visit an embassy. On reaching India, fingerprints and photographs are captured at entry points.
- Processing Time: Most applications will be processed in 3-4 commercial days, with initial technical issues required during the initial rollout.
- Continuous paper visa option: For those who like traditional methods, paper visa applications remain valid, which is handled through the Consular Application Center in India in Kuwait.
Beyond
- Kuwait ranked among the major Gulf partners of India in tourism and trade.
- About one million Indian migrants live in Kuwait; E-Vis is a step to strengthen bilateral engagement.
- The program supports India’s broad digital diplomacy agenda in the Gulf.
The media report noted that the rollout proceeded smoothly, with no major delays. Officials have estimated the increase in Kuwaiti tourism, business trips, medical treatment and welfare tourism in the coming months.India’s E-VISA launch for Kuwaitis significantly simplifies the journey and supports people, trade and diplomatic relations with strong people. The scheme combines convenience, long validity and digital ease while maintaining traditional visa channels. As Kuwaitis is traveling rapidly to India, this step strengthens individuals and areas like tourism, welfare and business to flourish with a low administrative burden.
Fasting
- Q1. When did the E-VISA initiative start?
It was officially launched on July 13, 2025, opening applications from July 14, 2025.
- Q2. What are eligible categories?
Tourist (5 years), business (1 year), medicine (60 days), conference (30 days), AYUSH/Kalyan.
- Q3. What is the cost of each visa?
USD 80 for 5 -year -old tourist visa; USD 40-80 for other categories.
- Q4. How long is the processing?
Most applications take 3-4 commercial days.
- Q5. What biometric data is required?
Yes, entry points in India were captured.
- Q6. Can I still apply through the embassy?
Yes, the embassy will continue to accept paper visa applications.
