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India passport holders: Single entry for Kenya. Fee: USD 30 (~USD 30). Processing: 3-5 working days (eTA). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Kenya replaced eVisa with eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) Jan 2024. Tourist eTA: USD 30 (~INR 2,850). Available to all nationalities. Yellow Fever vaccination MANDATORY if from endemic country. Major Indian business/tourism destination.
Visa types: eTA (Tourist 90 days, single entry); Transit eTA (72 hours, free); Tourist Visa (legacy embassy route); Business Visa; Work Permit (Class D — separate immigration process); Student; Family; Diplomatic. Indians benefit from large Kenyan-Indian diaspora (~80,000) — easier business processing.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 90 days, extendable in-country.
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Online eTA application; Digital passport-style photo; Return ticket; Hotel booking; Bank statement (USD 100/day recommended); Yellow Fever certificate (MANDATORY); Travel insurance; Aadhaar + PAN; For Business: Kenyan entity invitation.
Visa types (1)
Kenya replaced eVisa with eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) Jan 2024. Tourist eTA: USD 30 (~INR 2,850). Available to all nationalities. Yellow Fever vaccination MANDATORY if from endemic country. Major Indian business/tourism destination.
Common rejection reasons
Common IN rejections (LOW rate): (1) Missing Yellow Fever cert — boarding denied; (2) eTA name spelling mismatch with passport; (3) Insufficient funds; (4) Past Africa overstays; (5) Onward EU migration corridor concerns (Kenya to Europe); (6) Document upload issues on eTA portal; (7) Indian-origin Kenyan family visits documented well.
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