Revised Indian Passport Fee Table — Kuwait 2026
Official fees published by the Embassy of India, Kuwait (revised with effect from 18 July 2025). All fees are in Kuwaiti Dinar and exclude the KD 0.750 ICWF (Indian Community Welfare Fund) charge and the outsourcing center service fee, which are paid on top of every application.
| Passport Service | Fee (KD) |
|---|---|
| Renewal / reissue — 10 years, normal 36-page booklet | 22.750 |
| Renewal / reissue — 10 years, jumbo 60-page booklet | 30.250 |
| Renewal / reissue for minors under 18 — 36 pages (validity 5 years or until age 18, whichever is earlier) | 15.250 |
| Reissue in lieu of damaged / lost passport — 36 pages | 45.250 |
| Reissue in lieu of damaged / lost passport — 60 pages | 52.750 |
| Fresh passport for newborn / minor up to age 8 — 5-year validity, 36 pages | 14.500 |
| Emergency Certificate | 4.750 |
| Tatkal (urgent) — additional fee on top of normal category fee | +45.000 |
| Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) | 7.750 |
Add to every application: KD 0.750 ICWF charge + the center service fee. Under BLS the service fee was KD 1.000 per service; the DuDigital service fee may differ — confirm at the center or on the official ICAC portal when booking.
New Indian Passport & Visa Center Locations (DuDigital ICAC)
From 1 July 2026, submit all passport, visa, attestation, OCI and PCC applications at these ICAC centers:
| Center | Address |
|---|---|
| Kuwait City | Kuwait City center — address per DuDigital / Embassy announcement (previously BLS operated from Al-Jawhara Tower, Kuwait City) |
| Fahaheel | Sama Mall (formerly Remal Mall), 3rd floor, Unit 55, Plot No. 21, Fahaheel |
| Al-Dajeej | Waha Mall, Shops 37 & 38, Ground Floor, Al-Dajeej |
| Al-Jahra | Location to be announced |
Official ICAC portal
DuDigital's Kuwait ICAC website is kwicac.dudigitalglobal.com. As the transition is brand new, if the portal doesn't load yet, check the Embassy of India, Kuwait website for the current booking link and announcements.
The new Al-Dajeej center is a major convenience upgrade for residents of Farwaniya, Khaitan, Abbasiya and Jleeb Al-Shuwaikh, who previously travelled to the Jleeb BLS center. Jahra residents get their first-ever nearby center once that location opens.
How to Apply for Indian Passport Renewal in Kuwait — Step by Step
- Fill the online application. Since 17 October 2025, all passport applications are accepted only through the online portal. Center staff can assist with form filling and photographs.
- Visit an ICAC center in person. Physical presence is mandatory for identity verification, document verification and signature/thumb impression. Minor children (except newborns) must also be present.
- Carry originals + copies — current passport, Civil ID, and supporting documents for your category.
- Photograph: ICAO-standard photo (white background, face 80–85% of frame) is strictly enforced since 1 September 2025; centers offer photography service.
- Pay: category fee + KD 0.750 ICWF + service fee.
- Track online. Without prior police verification, embassy processing takes a few working days plus dispatch; with police verification, allow up to 30 days.
Tatkal (urgent) passport in Kuwait
Tatkal applications without prior police verification are accepted at the centers with an undertaking stating the urgency, plus copies of three photo-ID documents at your Indian address (two for minors). The additional Tatkal fee of KD 45 is paid in cash at the Embassy after approval. Once accepted under Tatkal, the passport is dispatched within 3 working days.
Short Validity Passport warning
If your Kuwait residency (iqama), entry visa or visit visa has expired on the date of application, you'll be issued a Short Validity Passport instead of a full 10-year passport. If possible, complete your iqama renewal before applying.
FAQs — Indian Passport Fees & New Centers in Kuwait
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Sources: Embassy of India, Kuwait — official passport & PCC fee schedule (indembkwt.gov.in, revised w.e.f. 18.07.2025); Times Kuwait and DuDigital Global announcements of the ICAC transition effective 1 July 2026. Fees, service charges and locations can change — always confirm on the official Embassy website before visiting. KuwaitCalculator.com is not affiliated with the Embassy of India, DuDigital Global or BLS International. Last updated: 2 July 2026.