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Passport fee raised for THESE expats in Kuwait
Key takeaways
- The embassy said the changes follow amendments approved by the Government of India and published in the Official Gazette on 25 June 2026.
- In addition, the new fee also applies to several other consular services, such as emergency travel documents, criminal record certificates, and renunciation of citizenship certificates.
- The embassy urged the Indian citizens to review the revised fee schedule, which is available on its website.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has announced that the government of India has increased passport and related consular service fees for its citizens in Kuwait, the revised charges taking effect from 1 July 2026.
The embassy said the changes follow amendments approved by the Government of India and published in the Official Gazette on 25 June 2026.
In a press statement, the Indian embassy explained that the revised fees apply to all types of passport issuance and renewal, including ordinary passports, 60-page passports, passport re-issuance, and replacement of damaged or lost passports.
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