Tourist Visa –

Visit Visa –

 

Documents required for Kuwait Visa. 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.