How Indian passport holders get a visa for Kenya: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online
- Government fee: USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700)
- Processing time: Usually within 3 working days
- Maximum stay: Up to 90 days per visit, single entry. eTA valid 90 days from issue.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 80/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months with 1 blank page
- Recent digital passport photo
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking / host details
- Travel itinerary
- Yellow fever certificate (if arriving from endemic country)
How & where to apply
Since 5 Jan 2024 Kenya abolished visas and uses an eTA system. Apply online at the official eTA Kenya portal before departure. Kenya eTA portal (official)
Transit & connections
Passengers staying airside at JKIA / Mombasa without clearing immigration are exempt from eTA.
Good to know
Kenya no longer issues tourist visas — only eTAs. The only official URL is etakenya.go.ke; many copycat sites charge USD 80–150. Holding a US/UK/Schengen visa does not exempt Indians from the eTA, but supporting documents are minimal — most approvals issue in under 72h. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://immigration.go.ke/eta/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Kenya?
eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online. Kenya no longer issues tourist visas — only eTAs. The only official URL is etakenya.go.ke; many copycat sites charge USD 80–150. Holding a US/UK/Schengen visa does not exempt Indians from the eTA, but supporting documents are minimal — most approvals issue in under 72h.
What documents do Indians need for a Kenya visa?
Passport valid 6+ months with 1 blank page; Recent digital passport photo; Confirmed return ticket; Hotel booking / host details; Travel itinerary; Yellow fever certificate (if arriving from endemic country)
How long does a Kenya visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Usually within 3 working days. Government fee: USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700). Maximum stay: Up to 90 days per visit, single entry. eTA valid 90 days from issue..
How do Indians apply for a Kenya visa?
Since 5 Jan 2024 Kenya abolished visas and uses an eTA system. Apply online at the official eTA Kenya portal before departure. Official source: https://immigration.go.ke/eta/