Embassy of India in Kuwait organized Consultations with Stakeholders in Tourism Sector in Kuwait at Embassy on 11 October 2021.
Ambassador of India to Kuwait His Excellency Shri Sibi George addressed the tour operators, agents and travel planners in Kuwait and briefed them about the opening up of tourist visas to India. He highlighted the potential of India as a post-COVID-19 tourism destination for any Kuwaiti traveler seeking nature, adventure, culture or wellness destination. He invited Kuwaiti nationals to visit India. Short video documentaries on diverse tourism destinations in India, such as Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Goa and Kerala etc were presented during the event.
India has announced opening of tourism visa for those foreigners travelling on charter flights to India from 15 October 2021.
Tourist visa for passengers travelling on other flights will also be issued beginning 15 November 2021.
During the year 2019, 10.93 million foreign tourists visited India, which saw a growth of 3.5% over previous year. Total international tourist arrivals during the year 2019 were 17.91 million. Once again, India is now ready to welcome tourists from all over the world, after the break induced by COVID-19 in the last year and a half.
All major tour operators in Kuwait participated in the interaction with Indian Ambassador.