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India visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
India requires a visa from Kenyan citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ahcimombasa.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Kenya
- Consulate General of India in Mombasa
3rd Floor, Bank of India Building, Nkrumah Road, Mombasa
- Consulate of India in Nairobi
Harambee Avenue 3, PO Box 30074-00100 Nairobi Nairobi
All missions of India in Kenya
India has 2 missions in Kenya. Consulates: Mombasa and Nairobi.
Indian citizens travelling to Kenya
IndiaKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Kenya to India, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in India
Kenyan citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Kenyan citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Kenyan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
China and Bangladesh require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Kenya
Indian citizens do not need a visa for Kenya, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for India?
India requires a visa from Kenyan citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Kenyan citizens stay in India?
Kenyan citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Indian citizens do not need a visa for Kenya, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can Kenyan citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need an e-Visa for India.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.