Visa Assistance

Kenya

Visa requirements, fees, validity and documents for travel to Kenya.

  • 2 visa types
  • Starting from $20
  • Checked 29 Sept 2026

1. Visa Types

Open a type to see processing time, stay, fees, and documents.

Processing time

Within 3 business days / 72 hours May take longer depending on verification

Stay period

As granted at the point of entry

Validity

Valid for travel within 90 days from the date of issue Print the PDF or keep it on your phone / app for departure and arrival

Visa Fees and Charges

Single entry

Standard eTA — excluding payment charges

$30

Expedited service — additional (immediate processing)

$100
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Single entryStandard eTA — excluding payment charges$30
—Expedited service — additional (immediate processing)$100

About This Visa

Indian ordinary-passport holders need an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Kenya. eTA replaced traditional visas for most travellers. Apply only on https://etakenya.go.ke or the official Kenya Travel Authorisation app.

Standard fee: USD 30 (excluding payment charges). Expedited option: additional USD 100 for immediate processing. Carry the approved PDF (print or phone) at departure and arrival. Stay length is set at the point of entry.

Indian diplomatic, official or service passports: eTA exemption for stays not exceeding 90 days — not this ordinary-passport holiday path.

Documents Required

Typical eTA uploads

  • Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity, at least one blank page)
  • Selfie or passport-type photo
  • Email and phone
  • Travel itinerary (arrival and departure)
  • Accommodation booking confirmation
  • Payment card

Processing time

Within 3 business days / 72 hours May take longer depending on verification

Stay period

As granted at the point of entry

Validity

Valid for travel within 90 days from the date of issue As printed on the approval

Visa Fees and Charges

Transit eTA — excluding payment charges

$20
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—Transit eTA — excluding payment charges$20

About This Visa

Use Transit eTA when the portal product fits a transit journey. Fee: USD 20 (excluding payment charges) on the Immigration fee schedule effective 1 January 2025. Confirm product choice on https://etakenya.go.ke.

Documents Required

Same style of uploads as the standard eTA; follow the transit form fields on the portal.

2. Good to Know

Rules and notes that apply to every visa type

How to apply

  1. Open https://etakenya.go.ke and click Apply Now (or use the official app).
  2. Enter details carefully, upload documents, pay online.
  3. Wait for the approval email; print or save the PDF.
  4. Show the eTA at departure and arrival.

Who can apply

  • Indian ordinary passports: Standard eTA before travel.
  • Each traveller needs their own eTA (including children).
  • Indian diplomatic / official / service passports: exemption up to 90 days — confirm on the portal exemption list.

Embassy

High Commission of the Republic of Kenya, New Delhi
A-15/14, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057
Monday–Friday 09:00–13:00 and 14:00–16:30
+91 11 2614 6537 / 2614 6538 / 2614 6540
info@kenyahicom-delhi.com
https://kenyahicom-delhi.com

eTA
https://etakenya.go.ke
etakenya@ecitizen.go.ke · support@etakenya.go.ke
WhatsApp +254 110 922 064 · +254 717 436 070

How to track

Check Status on https://etakenya.go.ke with the reference number from the email. Support: etakenya@ecitizen.go.ke / WhatsApp +254 110 922 064.

Watch-outs

  • Official portal / app only: etakenya.go.ke.
  • Do not travel before the eTA is approved.
  • Standard USD 30 excludes payment charges; expedited is +USD 100.
  • Stay is decided at entry — not automatic from the 90-day travel window.