Kenya e-Visa for citizens of India: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of India apply online before departure, for stays up to 90 days.
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Official fee
30-32 USD
Processing time
72 hours
Allowed stay
90 days
Our guide to the Kenya visa from India
Yes, travelers holding a passport from India must obtain an electronic travel authorization before entering Kenya. The application is made online on the official portal (etakenya.go.ke) and the authorized stay is up to 90 days.
Indian nationals preparing a trip to Kenya should expect an entirely digital process: filling in the form, sending the supporting documents and paying the fee. The observed official price is 30-32 USD and the observed processing time is 72 hours, which is worth anticipating, especially during busy periods.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Entering Kenya with an Indian passport requires an electronic travel authorization granted before departure. It corresponds to a short stay of up to 90 days. Without this document, the airline may refuse boarding, as it checks that every passenger meets the entry requirements of the destination country.
How much does an e-visa for Kenya cost from India?
30-32 USD
Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.
What does a visa for Kenya really cost?
- Government fee30-32 USD
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for an e-visa for Kenya?
Documents required for an e-visa for Kenya:
- Passport valid 6 months
- Photo
- Accommodation details
Documents and fees
The documents usually requested are your passport’s photo page, a recent photo, your return or onward flight ticket or booking, and proof of accommodation or the address of the person hosting you. The observed official price is 30-32 USD. For any question about entry conditions, refer to the official information page (immigration.go.ke).
How to apply for an e-visa for Kenya from India
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How to apply
Everything happens on the official portal (etakenya.go.ke): creating the application, entering personal and passport details, describing your itinerary and accommodation, uploading the documents and then paying online. Once the application has been sent, the response arrives electronically. Check the authorization carefully before printing it.
Where do you apply for a visa for Kenya from India?
An e-visa for Kenya is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in India on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in India but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for Kenya take?
72 hours
Indicative time, counted from a complete file. Peak season can be longer.
Processing times and tips
The observed processing time is 72 hours, but an application containing a mistake may take longer. Submit your application well before your flight date and keep a margin to answer any request for clarification. Carry the printed authorization and a digital copy along with your passport throughout the trip.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Many travelers unknowingly pay an unofficial website that adds its own fees to the public price: check that you are on the official portal (etakenya.go.ke) before entering your details. Others forget to attach an accommodation booking or upload an illegible photo. Finally, do not plan a stay exceeding 90 days, the maximum allowed.
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Other visa types for Kenya
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on October 17, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Class D Work Permit
Work visa
Duration
2 years
Price
520,000 KES
Processing time
60 business days
Official websiteVerified
Class K Retirement permit
Retirement visa
Duration
2 years
Price
270,000 KES
Processing time
60 business days
Official websiteVerified
Kenya eTA
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Duration
90 days
Price
30–32 USD
Processing time
72 hours
Student Pass
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Price
100 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Class G Investor permit
Investor visa
Duration
2 years
Price
270,000 KES
Processing time
60 business days
Official websiteVerified
Spouse permit
Family reunification
Duration
2 years
Price
10,000–20,000 KES
Processing time
60 business days
Official websiteVerified
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