Kenya eVisa for Indian Passport Holders

Visa overview

Approx. total fee

ETA ~US$50+≈ ₹4,830+Government visa fee + our service charge; indicative

Processing time

~6 working days

Typical stay / validity

Usually 90 days

Visa type

ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation)

Entry type

Not specifiedConfirm on the official portal

Eligibility

Indian ordinary passport holdersAvailability does not guarantee approval

About the Kenya visa

Kenya is East Africa's classic safari destination, with the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara, Amboseli's views of Kilimanjaro and the beaches of Diani and Lamu. Indian passport holders apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) instead of a visa.

The eTA is usually processed within about 6 working days and allows a stay of up to 90 days. It is linked to your passport, so travel on the same passport you used to apply.

Kenya visa types for Indians

Visa options, stays and fees are set by Kenya immigration and can change. We confirm the current options when you enquire.

Who can apply

• You hold an Indian ordinary passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival, with at least two blank pages.
• Your visit is short-term, such as tourism, a family visit or business meetings. Work, study and residence in Kenya need a different visa.

Accommodation requirement

Usually required

Accommodation booking/details generally required

Accommodation proof is commonly requested.

Required documents

• Passport: Clear colour scan of the bio-data page of your Indian passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival.
• Photograph: Recent passport-size colour photo on a plain white background, as a digital file.
• Flights: Confirmed return or onward ticket showing your dates into and out of Kenya.
• Accommodation: Hotel booking, tour voucher or your host's address and contact details in Kenya.
• Accommodation details: Hotel or safari lodge bookings for the whole trip are generally required.

How to apply

Processing time

• Typical time: ~6 working days after a complete application is submitted
• Plan ahead: Apply 2–3 weeks before travel, and earlier for the Great Migration season (July–October).

Before you travel

• Kenya has banned single-use plastic bags. Do not pack them in your luggage.
• The Kenyan shilling is the local currency. M-Pesa mobile money is widely used.
• Kenya is on India's yellow fever list. Carry a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate, as India checks it when you return and travellers without one can be quarantined.
• Keep a printed copy of your approval and a digital copy on your phone. Airlines often check it at check-in for flights to Kenya.
• Travel insurance with medical cover is strongly recommended for every trip to Kenya.

Important notes

• Fees and processing times are indicative and can change.
• eVisa availability does not guarantee approval. The decision rests with the authorities of Kenya.
• Requirements can change, so verify on the official immigration or visa portal before payment or travel.
• VisaAdvisory is an independent assistance service and is not affiliated with any government or embassy.