The Embassy of India in Kuwait is the Republic of India’s diplomatic mission to the State of Kuwait. It handles consular and community matters for Indian nationals living in or visiting Kuwait, and it is the point of contact for Indian passport, attestation and visa processes in the country. The chancery is inside Kuwait’s Diplomatic Enclave on Arabian Gulf Street, in the Safat postal district of Kuwait City.
Quick facts
- Address: Diplomatic Enclave, Arabian Gulf Street, P.O. Box 1450, Safat 13015, Kuwait
- Reception phone: +965 2253 0600 (also 2253 0612, 2253 0613, 2253 0614)
- Emergency number: +965 2256 2151
- Working hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Sunday to Thursday (lunch break 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM)
- Official website: indembkwt.gov.in
About the embassy
As a resident mission, the embassy represents India’s government in Kuwait and looks after the welfare of the Indian community. Its day-to-day public work is mostly consular: helping citizens with passports and certificates, attesting documents, and answering visa questions for people travelling to India. The embassy publishes its own consular guidance, fee schedules and notices on its official website, and that site should be treated as the authority over any directory, including this one.
Address and location
The embassy’s published postal address is Diplomatic Enclave, Arabian Gulf Street, P.O. Box 1450, Safat 13015, Kuwait. Arabian Gulf Street is one of the main roads along Kuwait City’s waterfront, and the Diplomatic Enclave is the area where a number of foreign missions are grouped. Because the compound is in a diplomatic zone, expect security checks at the entrance. Use the map below to see the pin, and confirm any recent change of premises on the embassy website before you travel.
Contact information
The embassy’s contact page lists four reception lines: +965 2253 0600, 2253 0612, 2253 0613 and 2253 0614. These are staffed Sunday to Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Outside those hours the page lists a separate reception number, +965 6550 1946, and an emergency number, +965 2256 2151, which it says is for Sunday to Thursday after 4:30 PM and around the clock on Friday and Saturday. Email addresses for individual sections are published by the Government of India, but we have not been able to confirm a single general-enquiries address from the embassy’s own pages, so none is listed here. Use the contact page on the official site for current email details.
Opening hours
The embassy’s website gives its working hours as 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Sunday to Thursday, with a lunch break from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Friday and Saturday are not listed as working days. Closures for Indian and Kuwaiti public holidays are not itemised here, so check the embassy’s notices before planning a visit around a holiday period. Ramadan hours were not confirmed at the time of research.
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The embassy’s consular pages describe the following areas of service:
- Passport services, including renewal and re-issue of Indian passports.
- Attestation services for documents.
- Certificates, such as the Non-Resident Indian certificate, no-objection certificates and miscellaneous certificates based on a passport.
- Indian visa information, covering both e-Visa and regular visa routes.
- Emergency assistance for Indian nationals through the published helpline numbers.
Not every service is handled at the chancery itself. According to the embassy’s guidance, passport applicants must register and fill in the online form at the Passport Seva portal for Indian embassies, and applications are then submitted at authorised Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) centres. The embassy’s page also carries a notice about CPV services from 23 July 2026, so read that notice for the current arrangements. The embassy also states that bags and briefcases are not allowed on its premises.
Visa and consular information
The embassy’s consular page lists both an e-Visa option and a regular visa option for travellers going to India. Eligibility, fees, processing times and required documents are set by the Indian authorities and can change, so this listing does not repeat them. Use only the embassy’s official website or the official Indian e-Visa portal, and be cautious with third-party sites that charge extra for forms or appointments. If you need to follow up on an application you have already lodged, our guide on tracking a passport application in Kuwait explains the status messages applicants typically see.
Before you visit
- Check whether your service needs an online application or an appointment. Appointment rules were not confirmed at the time of research.
- Confirm which office handles your service: the embassy itself or a CPV centre.
- Bring your original passport and any documents named on the embassy’s form for your service.
- Leave bags and briefcases behind if you can, as the embassy says they are not allowed inside.
- Check the current fee schedule on the official site instead of relying on older posts.
How to find the embassy
The embassy is in the Diplomatic Enclave on Arabian Gulf Street, Safat. We have not verified parking arrangements, nearby bus stops or specific landmarks, so they are not described here. If you are travelling by taxi or a ride app, give the driver the address above, and use the Google Maps link below for turn-by-turn directions.
Find the Embassy of India in Kuwait on Google Maps
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Indian Embassy in Kuwait?
Diplomatic Enclave, Arabian Gulf Street, P.O. Box 1450, Safat 13015, Kuwait.
What is the phone number of the Indian Embassy in Kuwait?
The main reception number is +965 2253 0600, and the embassy also lists 2253 0612, 2253 0613 and 2253 0614. The emergency number it publishes is +965 2256 2151.
What are the Indian Embassy’s working hours?
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Sunday to Thursday, with a lunch break from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM, according to the embassy’s website.
Is the Indian Embassy open on Friday or Saturday?
Friday and Saturday are not listed as working days. The embassy does publish an emergency number that it says operates around the clock on those days.
Does the embassy handle passport renewals?
Passport renewal and re-issue are among the services described on its consular pages. Applicants register and apply online first, then submit documents at authorised CPV centres, so check the embassy’s current instructions before going anywhere in person.
Does the embassy provide visa services?
It publishes guidance on Indian e-Visa and regular visas. Check the official website for the current requirements and the correct way to apply.
Do I need an appointment?
Appointment requirements were not confirmed at the time of research. Check the embassy’s website or call reception before you visit.
Can I bring a bag into the embassy?
The embassy states that bags and briefcases are not allowed on its premises.
Where can I find the embassy on Google Maps?
Use the Google Maps link on this page, which searches for the embassy’s address in the Diplomatic Enclave on Arabian Gulf Street.
Information checked against the embassy’s official website, October 2026. Please verify hours, appointments and services directly with the embassy before you travel.
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