Indian Embassy in Kuwait simplifies visa procedure

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Press Trust of India Dubai
Last Updated : Oct 13 2014 | 9:05 AM IST
Indian Embassy in Kuwait has simplified the visa procedure for Kuwaiti nationals as well as expatriates living in the country with an aim to enhance travel to India for business, tourism, medical treatment and study purposes.
The Embassy said it has issued 10,000 visas this year, as against 7,600 visas issued during the same period last year, registering a jump of 30 per cent.
"The Embassy has been issuing five-year and one-year business visa (multiple entry), one-year medical visa (multiple entry) and six-month tourist visas (multiple entry) for Kuwaiti nationals and expatriates resident in Kuwait so that they can visit India for business, tourism, medical treatment, as per their convenience," the embassy said.
The Embassy said it will continue to accept visa applications directly in cases of emergency and for all diplomats/Special Passport holders.
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First Published: Oct 13 2014 | 9:05 AM IST

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