## kuwait visa

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- What is a Kuwaiti Visa?
- How to get Kuwait Visa?
- Kuwait Visa documents required
- Kuwait Visa types
- Visa fees
- Kuwait Visa processing time for Indians
- Where to apply for Kuwait Visa for Indians
- Kuwait Visa status

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# Kuwait Visa - Definitive Guide

Also known as the State of Kuwait, it is situated between Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Standing on one of the driest deserts on planet earth, this nation doesn’t seem affected by it. With the Kuwaiti Dinar being the worlds’ most valuable currency, it is among the richest countries in the world.. However, to enter this country, you require a Kuwait visa.

### What is a Kuwaiti Visa?

Regardless of what the purpose of the visit is, everyone requires a visa to enter Kuwait. The duration and entries depend on the type of Kuwaiti visa. However, for citizens from the GCC countries, and from a selected list of countries, they can apply for a Kuwait visa online in the form of a tourist Kuwait e-visa. Indian citizens residing in a GCC country can also avail this facility. For all other individuals, and types, the application has to be submitted at the embassies.

### How to get Kuwait Visa?

The question of how to get Kuwait Visa from India can be answered depending on the type of visa you require. Since the applications for tourist Kuwait Visa online issues an e-visa. For other types, the procedure can be done in multiple ways given below -

1. Collect all the documents required for that particular visa application.
2. Download the Kuwait visa application form from the website of the Kuwait embassy in India.
3. Complete the form and affix the photographs.
4. Submit the completed application form and the documents to the nearest Kuwaiti embassy or visa application centre approved by the Kuwait government.

The above procedure is a general procedure for you to apply by yourself. However since all the visas require a sponsor, you can ask your Kuwaiti sponsor to apply for the visa from Kuwait for you. Alternately, you can apply at the office of Kuwait Airlines, or a hotel who will act as your sponsor. In case you choose to apply via a sponsor, you will receive a faxed copy of your approved visa from them. The sponsor will then deposit the original permit at the port of entry, and you will then have to collect the Kuwait Visa on arrival at the airport.

Please note that you complete the application accurately and that you provide genuine documents. Any false information or documents can get your application rejected. A visa refusal is a serious issue that may prevent you from being able to get another visa.

### Kuwait Visa documents required

As per the Kuwait visa requirements for Indian citizens, the following are a set of standard documents required for the application. However, depending upon the Kuwait visa types, there will be additional proof necessary.

- Original passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel
- Duly filled and signed visa application forms
- 2 photographs
- Covering letter
- Proof of accommodation
- Confirmed flight tickets
- Proof of funds to support your stay
- Proof of sponsorship or Invitation

## Kuwait Visa types

There are multiple types of permits available to visit the country depending on the motive of the trip. The major types can be classified into the following -

- Transit - This type of permit is required only when Kuwait is a port of transit for your journey to another destination.
- Tourist - also known as the Kuwait e-visa, this is used for the purpose of tourism. It, however, is the only type where there is an option to apply for Kuwait visa online. The tourist permit is issued for a duration of 90 days with only a single entry.
- Visitor - The visit visa is issued for individuals who want to visit the country for business purposes, or for visiting family. The visa is issued for a period of 30 days. This type can be further classified into -

- 1. Business visit
  2. Relative visit

- Residence - The resident permit is issued for people who have to stay in the country for a longer period as a part of work, family, or other activities. There are a few types of this visa as follows -

1. 1. Family (Dependent)
   2. Work
   3. Student

### Visa fees

The Kuwait Visa fees for Indian citizens depend upon several factors such as the type of visa, the number of entries, as well as any urgency fees, service charges, etc. For paying the right amount, it is necessary to know the conversion of the Kuwait visa fees in Indian rupees.

Entry | Purpose | Stay Duration | Validity | Fees
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Visa single entry | Work | 30 days | 6 months | 11500.0
single entry | Business | 30 days | 3 months | 9500.0
single entry | Tourist | 30 days | 3 months | 28500.0

### Kuwait Visa processing time for Indians

The time taken to process the permit varies upon several factors. These include the type of visa, the number of entries, the workload at the embassy, and so on. Normally, the visa is processed within 10 working days. This may increase or decrease depending upon the factors mentioned above.

### Where to apply for Kuwait Visa for Indians

The applications for the permit has to be made at the Kuwait embassy in India, New Delhi, or the Kuwait Consulate in Mumbai. Alternately, the applications can be made at a visa application center authorized by the Kuwait government. If you are being sponsored by a company or individual in Kuwait, they can apply on your behalf over there. You can also apply it through Kuwait Airlines or a Hotel you will be staying in the country. The e visa for the tourist category must be applied using the e visa portal.

### Kuwait Visa status

You can perform the Kuwait visa check online in the case of an e-visa only. For all other types, the Kuwait visa application status can be tracked by emailing the embassy or consulate, or even the visa application center. In case you have applied through other modes, the Kuwait visa status for Indian passport holders can be checked by contacting the airline company, or the hotel.

### Frequently Asked Questions

#### What is the best agency for Kuwait visa endorsement in India?

Eswn Visa Services are one of the leading agencies in this domain. We possess professional experts who can guide you through every step of the application. Since we are well experienced with the flow of things in the process, we ensure that your application is successful. We also have a 24X7 customer service representatives who can attend to all your queries.

#### Are health issues a problem for Kuwait visa?

If the type of visa you are applying for is the Kuwait work visa, depending upon the job, you will have to provide a medical fitness certificate. If you are not in a condition to work, your application might be canceled. However, for the other types, you should be free of any diseases and may require vaccination prior to your travel.

#### What is the Article 18 visa in Kuwait?

The article 18 visa is nothing but a work permit. Also known as the work visa for Kuwait, this allows a person to work and take part in employment activities in the country. This is a resident visa, and therefore require strict eligibility criteria to be met. It is also known as a shoon visa.

#### Can I cancel my Kuwait visa from India?

Yes, if you decide that you do not want to travel to the county, depending upon your mode of application, you can contact your sponsor or company, flight operator, or travel agency to cancel it for you. Alternately, you can wait for the visa expiry date in which case the visa will be automatically canceled.

#### What is the type 14 visa in Kuwait?

The type 14 visa is a form of a temporary resident permit. It allows people to stay in the country in certain special circumstances where a normal visa cannot be issued. These include staying in the country due to medical reasons, staying back after visa expiry to settle legal or financial matters, as well as to stay in the country temporarily while the paperwork for another permit is being processed.

#### Can I go to Kuwait with a UAE visit visa?

No, you may not enter Kuwait if you only hold a UAE visit visa. The middle-eastern countries do not have a Schengen type one-for-all visit/tourist visa. However, if you are a resident in one of the GCC countries, you can visit Kuwait by simply applying for an e-visa.

#### Is it possible to search for a job in Kuwait on a visit visa?

Yes, you can search for a job while you are on a visit visa. However, the visit visa regulations have to be followed. Meaning, if you are on the tourist visit permit, you are not allowed to work. In order to work, you would require a work permit.

#### What is the e-visa for Kuwait?

The e-visa is a form of the tourist permit for Kuwait. People who are eligible to apply for this can submit the application online by filling in a few details. The visa will be sent to your email in about 1-3 days. The permit is a single-entry type and allows you to be in the country for up to 90 days. Those eligible for this include citizens of GCC countries, all EU countries, as well as a few other nations.

#### What is the age limit for a visitor visa in Kuwait?

As of recent, there is no age limit for the visitor visa. However, in the past people above the age of 60 were not granted a permit to enter. Since 2018, the ministry lifted the ban on this, thereby removing the age limit. Although, you will have to meet certain additional criteria, and the visa is given for only a month.

#### Once you are in Kuwait under a tourist visa can you apply for a work visa?

Yes, you can apply for a work visa while you are on a tourist permit. There is no restriction in applying for another visa. However, you cannot work or take part in job-related activities while you are on a tourist visa. Also, if your visa has been approved, you will have to exit the country in order to get the stamping process done. You will then have to re-enter Kuwait with the work visa.

#### After expiring my Kuwait visa how long can I stay in Kuwait?

You cannot stay back in the country if your visa expires. However, it is not considered a criminal offense. Although, you will be fined for the overstay. You cannot leave the country without paying the fines. The fines are charged at 10 KD for every additional day that you stay beyond your visa expiry.

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