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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.
(3).Covid 19 related guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India shall be strictly adhered to www.mohfw.gov.in
Please note that existing physical visas issued to Afghan nationals stands cancelled with immediate effect. Afghan nationals are advised to apply afresh for e-emergency X-Misc. Visa on e-visa portal at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in. Afghan nationals going to India on e-emergency X-Misc. Visa will have to mandatorily register with the FRRO/FRO concerned within 07(seven) days of arrival in India
(iv) BLS Centre, Jahra, Al Khalifa Building, Building No. 27, 2nd floor, Office 3 & 14, Block No. 93. Jahra, Kuwait.
Submission & Collection Timings (for Visa) on all centers
Saturday to Thursday : 08:00 hrs to 12:00 hrs & 16:00 hrs to 20:00 hrs
Friday : 16:00 hrs to 20:00 hrs (Friday)
Last token issuance timings
Morning shift at 1130 hrs
Evening shift at 1930 hrs
NOTE : Timing of BLS centers during the holy month of Ramadan (1 April-2 May, 2022) will be from 0930 hrs to 1400 hrs(Saturday to Friday)
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 or the documents should be got verified by M/s. BLS International Services Limited authorized by the Embassy.
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.
(Revised visa fee effective from 01st April 2023)(excluding ICWF charges)
| Sl. No. | Visa | Fee in KD |
|---|---|---|
|
1. |
Tourist Visa (T) |
31.000 |
|
2. |
Business Visa (B) |
37.000 |
|
3. |
Entry Visa (X) |
25.000 |
|
4. |
Employment (E) & Project Visa |
37.000 |
|
5. |
Student Visa(S) |
25.000 |
|
6. |
Medical (Med) and Medical Attendant (Med X) Visa |
25.000 |
|
7. |
Conference/Seminar Visa (C)
|
25.000 |
|
8. |
Journalist Visa |
25.000 |
|
9. |
Research Visa (R) |
25.000 |
|
10. |
Missionary Visa (M) |
25.000 |
|
11. |
Mountaineering Visa (MX) |
25.000 |
|
12. |
Transit Visa |
7.000 |
|
13. |
All type of visa on Gratis basis to nationals of following countries |
|
|
14. |
Singaporean Nationals |
8.000 |
|
15. |
Japanese Nationals |
1.000 |
Pakistan Nationals
| All kind of visa | 1.000 |
Visa fees for U. K. Nationals
| Sl. No. | Visa | KD |
|---|---|---|
|
1. |
Tourist Visa (T) |
49.000 |
|
2. |
Business Visa (B) |
73.000 |
|
3. |
Entry Visa (X) |
49.000 |
|
4. |
Student visa |
69.000 |
|
5. |
Medical Visa |
39.000 |
|
6. |
Research Visa |
70.000 |
|
7. |
Employment visa |
139.000 |
|
8. |
Transfer of visa |
51.000 |
|
9. |
Transit visa |
27.000 |
|
10. |
Business Visa, issued same day (excluding visa fee) |
65.000 |
|
11. |
Emergency visa charges |
27.000 |
Visa fees for Mozambique Nationals
| Sl. No. | Visa | Fee in KD |
|---|---|---|
|
1. |
Tourist Visa (T) |
|
|
2. |
Business /Employment Visa |
|
|
3. |
All other type of visa (except Transit,Tourist, Student and Medical / Medical Attendant) |
|
BUSINESS VISA FEES TO BE CHARGED FROM NATIONALS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES ON RECIPROCAL BASIS
| Sl No. | Country | Fee in KD (Up to 1 year) |
|---|---|---|
|
1. |
Ecuador |
73 |
|
2. |
New Zealand |
97 |
|
3. |
France |
50 |
|
4. |
Australia |
65 |
|
5. |
Czech Republic |
58 |
|
6. |
Iran |
83 |
|
7. |
Ireland |
61 |
|
8. |
Philippines |
67 |
|
9. |
Poland |
44 |
|
10. |
Saudi Arabia |
65 |
|
11. |
Thailand |
61 |
|
12. |
UAE |
125 |
EMPLOYMENT VISA FEES TO BE CHARGED FROM NATIONALS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES ON RECIPROCAL BASIS
| Sl No | Country | KD Up to 6 months |
KD Up to 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Canada |
46 |
61 |
|
2 |
Ireland |
49 |
61 |
|
3 |
France |
42 |
61 |
|
4 |
Denmark |
38 |
61 |
|
5 |
Australia |
55 |
67 |
|
6 |
New Zealand |
45 |
61 |
|
7 |
Thailand |
49 |
61 |
|
8 |
UAE |
114 |
125 |
|
9 |
Israel |
304 |
313 |
|
10 |
Iran |
72 |
83 |
Visa fees for US Nationals
| Sl. No. | Visa | KD |
|---|---|---|
|
1. |
Tourist Visa (T) |
|
|
2. |
Business Visa (B) |
|
* Application fee of (KD 7/-) 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 7/-) will be charged in addition to visa fee)
Category of Visas
