Kenya visa for Indians is now an online process. Indian passport holders no longer queue for a visa sticker. They apply for the Kenya electronic travel authorisation, the eTA, pay a fee and receive an approval by email.
- FromUSD 30reported Kenya eTA fee, about INR 2,550, confirm on the official portal
- DurationRead time 10 min
- StartsApply at least 3 days before you fly, ideally 2 weeks
- Best forIndian passport holders planning a Kenya safari
- StyleFamilies, couples, seniors and groups
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This guide to the Kenya visa for Indians explains the fee in dollars and rupees, the documents you upload, the usual timing and the yellow fever certificate that India asks for when you fly home from Kenya. It also gives a sample safari budget in rupees.
Rules and fees change. Confirm every detail on the official portal before you pay. When you book a safari with us, we send your hotel and tour confirmations so the eTA matches your itinerary.
Highlights
- Indian passport holders apply for the Kenya eTA online before flying
- The reported fee is about USD 30, or about INR 2,550
- Approval usually arrives in about 72 hours, so apply at least 3 days ahead
- India asks for a yellow fever certificate when you return from Kenya
- Direct flights from Mumbai take about 6 to 7 hours on airlines that fly the route
- A 6 to 9 day safari starts at USD 1,450, about INR 123,000
Kenya visa for Indians: eTA cost and sample safari budget
| Item | USD | INR approx |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya eTA fee | USD 30 | INR 2,550 |
| 3 day Masai Mara safari | USD 850 | INR 72,000 |
| 5 day Great Migration safari | USD 1,450 | INR 123,000 |
| 6 to 9 day mid range tour | from USD 1,450 | INR 123,000 |
- INR figures are converted at about INR 85 to the dollar. Exchange rates move, so treat them as a guide.
- The eTA fee is set by the Kenyan government. Confirm the figure on the official portal before you pay.
- Safari prices are land only guide prices per person sharing, confirmed in writing on WhatsApp before any payment.
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Kenya visa for Indians: the short answer
For a Kenya visa for Indians trip, you need an eTA to visit Kenya. You apply online before you fly. The approval is a digital document linked to your passport. You show it at check in and again at Nairobi airport.
The eTA replaced the older Kenya visa for Indians process for most visitors. It covers tourism for up to 90 days in most cases. Your approval shows the exact dates. Read it carefully before you travel.
How the Kenya visa for Indians works online
The process is simple. You create an application on the official Kenya eTA website, upload your documents and pay by card. You receive the approval by email, normally within about 72 hours.
Each traveller needs a separate approval, including children. Use only the official website. Copycat sites charge extra and may not deliver a valid document. Check that the address ends in the official government domain.
Kenya visa for Indians: fee in USD and rupees
The reported Kenya visa for Indians fee is about USD 30. At about INR 85 to the dollar, that is about INR 2,550 per person. Your card bank may add a small foreign transaction fee.
The Kenyan government sets the fee and may change it. Older guides sometimes quote a different figure. Check the portal on the day you apply. The fee is not refunded if the application is declined.
Step by step: Kenya visa for Indians application
Set aside about 20 minutes for the Kenya visa for Indians form. Prepare your documents first.
- Open the official Kenya eTA website and start a new application.
- Enter your name, passport number and dates exactly as in your passport.
- Upload your passport bio page and a recent photo.
- Add your flight details and your hotel or safari booking in Kenya.
- Pay the fee by international card.
- Wait for the approval email, download it and print two copies.
Documents for a Kenya visa for Indians application
Gather these before you apply. Clear scans prevent most Kenya visa for Indians delays.
- Indian passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
- Passport bio page scan in colour.
- Recent passport style photo.
- Return flight booking from Kenya to India.
- Hotel booking or safari voucher for your first nights.
- Day by day itinerary.
- Yellow fever certificate where required.
Processing time for the Kenya visa for Indians
The Kenya visa for Indians approval often arrives in about 72 hours. Apply at least 3 days before you fly. For the Diwali weeks, the May and June school holidays and the July to October migration season, apply 2 weeks early.
If the approval is slow, check your spam folder and the portal status. Contact the official support address on the portal if 72 hours have passed. Do not pay twice for the same application.
Yellow fever certificate for Indians returning from Kenya
India asks travellers arriving from Kenya to show a yellow fever certificate. Kenya is on India’s list of risk countries. Without the certificate, you can be placed in quarantine on return. This is a common problem for Indian visitors.
Get the vaccine at least 10 days before you fly. The certificate then lasts for life under World Health Organization guidance. Approved centres in major Indian cities give the vaccine and the yellow card. Our guide to Kenya vaccinations and malaria explains malaria tablets too.
Flights from India to Nairobi
Direct flights from Mumbai take about 6 to 7 hours on airlines that fly the route. Other routes connect through the Gulf or Addis Ababa. Delhi and Bengaluru travellers often connect in Mumbai or the Gulf.
Nairobi is 2.5 hours behind India all year, so you gain a little time on arrival. Land in the morning and you can start your safari the same day. See our airport transfers Nairobi page for fixed rates.
A sample safari budget in rupees
A 3 day Masai Mara safari with Authentic Adventures costs USD 850 per person sharing, about INR 72,000. A 5 day Great Migration safari costs USD 1,450, about INR 123,000. A 6 to 9 day mid range Kenya tour starts at USD 1,450 land only. See our Kenya tour packages from India page.
Flights from India, the eTA, travel insurance and tips are extra. Prices rise from July to October and in December. Message us on WhatsApp for a written quote.
Best time for Indian travellers to visit Kenya
Kenya is good all year. July to October is the Great Migration season in the Maasai Mara. January and February are warm and dry. The long rains from April to May are quiet and cheaper.
Indian school holidays in May and June fit well with low season rates. Diwali travellers should book early because the weeks around it are busy. See our Great Migration safaris for dates.
Money, food and daily costs in Kenya
Kenya uses the shilling. US dollars and Visa or Mastercard cards are widely accepted at lodges. Indian rupees are not accepted. Carry a card that works abroad and tell your bank before you travel. Mpesa is the local mobile wallet, but visitors rarely need it on a safari.
Lodges can serve vegetarian meals if you tell them in advance. We pass your dietary needs to each camp before you arrive. Nairobi has many Indian restaurants too. Tipping your driver guide and camp staff is customary.
Travelling with children, seniors and groups
Each child needs an eTA and a passport. Carry a copy of the birth certificate. If one parent travels alone with a child, carry a signed letter from the other parent. Airlines and border officers can ask for it.
Seniors do well on a 3 to 5 day safari with short drives and comfortable lodges. Groups of 6 or more share the vehicle cost and enjoy better rates. See our Kenya safaris for seniors page.
A simple timeline for your Kenya visa for Indians
Plan the paperwork in a calm order. Three months out, check your passport has 6 months of validity. Two months out, book your safari and flights. Six weeks out, book your yellow fever vaccine. Three weeks out, complete the Kenya visa for Indians application and pay the fee. One week out, print the approval and your safari voucher.
If you travel in the Diwali weeks or the July to October migration, apply even earlier. Flights are full and any delay is hard to fix.
Arriving at Nairobi airport
You land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and join the immigration line. The officer checks your passport, your eTA approval and your return ticket. They take your fingerprints and a photo. The process often takes 20 to 60 minutes.
After you collect your bags, your driver guide meets you in the arrivals hall. Keep your printed approval and your passport in your hand luggage, not in a checked bag. Buy a local SIM at the airport if you want data.
Health, insurance and safety
Malaria is a risk in most safari areas. Ask your doctor about tablets 4 to 6 weeks before you fly. Use repellent and wear long sleeves in the evening. Buy travel insurance with medical cover and emergency evacuation.
Kenya is a popular safari country with experienced guides. Follow your driver guide on game drives and stay in the vehicle near wildlife. See Kenya travel insurance and AMREF Flying Doctors for cover options.
Combining Kenya with Zanzibar or Tanzania
Many Indian travellers add a beach week. Kenya pairs well with Zanzibar or Diani. See Kenya safari and Zanzibar for a 9 to 12 day plan. Tanzania needs its own entry rules, which we confirm when you book.
A combined trip needs a flight between countries and extra paperwork. Share your dates and budget on WhatsApp and we will plan it for you.
Common mistakes with the Kenya visa for Indians
Small errors cause most Kenya visa for Indians delays.
- Name does not match the passport exactly.
- Passport scan is blurry or cropped.
- Passport has fewer than 6 months validity.
- No yellow fever certificate for the return flight to India.
- Applicant used a copycat website and paid extra.
How we help Indian travellers
Authentic Adventures plans private and group joining safaris from Nairobi. We send your itinerary and hotel confirmations so your eTA matches your plans. We tell you which documents to carry.
Pay a deposit to hold the trip and clear the balance in instalments before travel. See book a trip and pay by card and use the safari price calculator. You can also read Kenya safari packages and prices.
Turn this Kenya visa for indians guide into a real trip
Reading about Kenya visa for indians is the fun part. Planning around it is where most people get stuck. Here is how we take you from an idea to a confirmed trip, step by step, with no surprises.
- Send your dates. Message us on WhatsApp with your travel dates, how many people are coming and the ages of any children. Tell us if you have a budget in mind. We plan with it, not around it.
- Get a written quote. We reply with a clear price per person, what it includes and what it does not. No hidden park fees and no vague extras. If a cheaper camp or a shorter route makes more sense, we say so.
- Tweak it until it fits. Change a camp, add a night or swap a park. Ask as many questions as you like. Changes cost nothing until you confirm.
- Confirm with a deposit. A deposit holds your vehicle, guide and rooms. You get a written confirmation with every detail and the date the balance is due.
- Travel day. Your driver guide meets you at your hotel or the airport with a name board. You have their number and ours for the whole trip.
What every trip with us includes
Every Kenya visa for indians plan we put together comes with the basics done properly. You ride in a safari vehicle with a pop up roof, with a professional driver guide who knows the parks. Water is in the cooler box and park fees are sorted in advance so you do not stand in a queue at the gate.
We also stay reachable. If something changes on the road, a flat tyre, a closed route or a sudden storm, we sort it and keep you posted on WhatsApp.
Paying safely
We share payment details in writing only and every payment gets a receipt. The payment options and the balance date sit on your written quote, so nothing is left to memory or a phone call.
Why book with a Nairobi team
We live here. We drive these roads all year, we know which camps are honest about their photos and we know when a park is too busy to enjoy. That local knowledge is what turns a good Kenya visa for indians into a great one. Our Google rating sits at 5.0 from 46 reviews and we plan to keep it that way.
Ready when you are. Send us a message and we will put a plan together for you shortly.
Questions people ask
Do Indians need a visa for Kenya?
The Kenya visa for Indians is the eTA, an online travel authorisation, which citizens need before they fly. You apply on the official portal, pay the fee and receive the approval by email. Check the current rule before you book.
How much is the Kenya visa for Indians?
The reported eTA fee is about USD 30, which is about INR 2,550 at about INR 85 to the dollar. The Kenyan government sets the fee. Confirm it on the official portal on the day you apply.
How long does the Kenya eTA take for Indian citizens?
Approval often arrives in about 72 hours. Apply at least 3 days before you fly and earlier in busy seasons such as Diwali and the July to October migration. Check your spam folder if you wait longer.
What documents do Indian travellers need for Kenya?
You need a passport valid for 6 months, a bio page scan, a photo, a return flight booking and hotel or safari bookings. A yellow fever certificate is needed on your return to India.
Do Indian travellers need a yellow fever certificate for Kenya?
India asks for a yellow fever certificate from travellers who return from Kenya, so you should get one before you fly. Get the vaccine at least 10 days before travel and keep the yellow card with your passport.
Can I apply for the Kenya visa for Indians myself?
Yes. You complete your own Kenya visa for Indians application on the official portal so the details match your passport. We send hotel and tour confirmations you can use for the accommodation fields.
Official information: Kenya eTA official portal.
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