Emergency consular assistance to continue while routine services remain suspended during temporary operational disruption
India has temporarily restricted passport, visa and other routine consular services at its mission in Kuwait until 19 July 2026, with only emergency cases being processed during the period.
According to the latest information, the temporary measure affects regular passport renewals, visa applications and several non-essential consular services. The Indian mission has advised members of the Indian community to postpone non-urgent appointments until normal operations resume after 19 July. Emergency services, including those involving humanitarian situations, medical emergencies and urgent travel requirements, will continue to be handled on a case-by-case basis.
The advisory comes as Kuwait remains home to one of the largest Indian expatriate communities in the Gulf, with hundreds of thousands of Indian nationals relying on embassy and consular services for passports, visas, attestation, emergency certificates and other documentation
Indian authorities have urged applicants who already hold appointments for routine services to monitor official updates and follow any revised scheduling instructions issued by the embassy. Those requiring urgent assistance have been asked to contact the mission through its emergency communication channels.
While officials have not detailed the specific operational reasons behind the temporary restrictions, they have indicated that the suspension is limited in duration and that full services are expected to resume after 19 July, subject to operational requirements.
The announcement serves as an important reminder for Indian nationals planning travel, passport renewals or visa-related formalities to make arrangements accordingly and avoid unnecessary visits to the mission during the restricted period.
The Indian Embassy has reiterated its commitment to providing essential assistance to citizens facing genuine emergencies while working to restore normal consular operations as quickly as possible.
