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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4406
ANSWERED ON – 02/04/2026
INDIAN CITIZENS IN GULF COUNTRIES
4406. SHRI SAMIRUL ISLAM
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
a) the country-wise and year-wise details of Indian Citizen residing in Gulf countries and the last
five years; and
b) the country-wise details of individuals rescued after the Iran-Israel War?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)
(a & b) Presently, over 9.9 million Indian nationals are residing in Gulf countries. Country-wise
and year-wise details of Indian nationals residing in Gulf countries for last five years is attached
at Annexure-I.
Due to the prevailing situation in West Asia and Gulf countries, Indian nationals visiting the
region or transiting through it, including tourists, students, pilgrims, etc., faced difficulties on
account of airspace closures and flight cancellations. Indian Embassies in the region have
facilitated the travel of these Indian nationals to India by regular as well as non-scheduled
commercial flights. Till 25 March 2026, over 4.75 lakh Indian passengers have travelled from
West Asian and Gulf countries to India.
1Annexure-I
Data of Indian nationals residing in Gulf countries since 2022
In lakhs
Sl. Name of 2025-2026 2024 2023 2022
No. country (Till March 2026)
1 Bahrain 3.15 3.32 3.40 3.09
2 Kuwait 10.60 10.08 10.01 9.66
3 Oman 6.75 6.65 6.85 6.74
4 Qatar 8.29 8.30 8.35 8.44
5 Saudi Arabia 27.48 26.45 23.87 21.62
6 UAE 43.26 43.26 38.91 35.54
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