Tourist Visa –
Visit Visa –
Documents required for Kuwait Visa. The processing time required 8 to 10 working days.
- Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages, all old passports if any.
- 2 recent colour photograph Passport Size with white background.
- 2 Visa Application forms: completed and signed
- Personal Covering letter to explaining purpose of travel to the country addressed to the Kuwait Embassy.
- Original Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 3 months with bank seal.
- Return flight tickets from and back to your home country.
- Hotel reservation proof of accommodation for your entire stay
- Travel Itinerary – day-wise plan outlining all elements of the trip
- Police Clearance Certificate duly attested by MEA of India.
- Medical Examination report from any of the panel doctor.
Additional documents:
If Employed –
- Leave Sanctioned Certificate with company seal providing approval for leave
- Salary Slips of last 3 months
If Self Employed –
- Business Proof Registration License/MOA/Partnership deed.
- Company Bank Statement stamped & updated for last 6 months with bank seal.
- Company’s Income Tax Returns of last 3 years.
If Retired –
- Retirement Proof pension book, statement etc.
If Student –
- ID Card from school, college or institute.
If Minor –
- Birth Certificate showing the names of both parents.
- Legalized Letter of Consent (NOC).
- If the child is travelling with one parent, the letter of consent authorizing travel must be legalized by the other parent.
- If the child is travelling alone or without either parent, a notarized letter of consent from both parents permitting travel.
- Death Certificate in case one or both parents are deceased.
- ID Proof of parents.
If visiting friend or relative –
- Invitation letter stating the relationship with the inviter and purpose of visiting the country & assuring the responsibility for housing and related expenses during the guest’s stay in Kuwait.
- ID Proof of Inviter Passport or Resident Permit.
- Address Proof of Inviter Utility bill.
If Sponsored –
- Sponsorship Letter providing the name of the visitors, what the purpose of the visit is, relationship with the visitors, length of stay, dates of travel & any other additional information if necessary.
- ID Proof of Inviter Passport or Resident Permit.
- Address Proof of Inviter Utility bill.
- Proof of Financial Support updated bank statement, pay slips.
For Business Visa –
- Introduction/ recommendation letter from.
- One of the Chambers of Commerce and Industries, government of India.
- Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India.
- Export Promotion Council of India or Reference number from Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Registration certificate of the company from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India.
- Income tax documents of the last three years.
- Letter from the company addressed to the Kuwait embassy, introducing the business man for visa issuance.
- Invitation letter from the local partner or prospect local partner company in Kuwait.
- Copy of the license of the local partner or prospect local partner company in Kuwait.
*Note: The Embassy/Consul General has the right to ask for additional information or documents and request a personal interview with the applicant.