Do Indian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
ETA required
You need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA). Indian citizens don’t need a full visa for Kenya, but must get online approval before travelling.
Data refreshed 24 Oct 2026. Rules change — confirm with the official sources before you book.
Travel advisory: Level 3 — Reconsider Travel. Read the advisory
How to get permission to enter
- Apply online on the official government website before you book or fly.
- The authorisation is linked to your passport — travel with the same passport you applied with.
- Most decisions arrive within minutes to a few days; apply at least a week ahead.
Documents you’ll need
- •Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure, with 2 blank pages
- •Return or onward flight booking
- •Accommodation booking or host address
- •Proof of funds (recent bank statements)
- •Travel insurance covering medical costs
- •Approved electronic travel authorisation linked to your passport
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Kenya missions in India
- high commission of Kenya in IndiaA-15/14, Vasant Vihar
Official application websites
Embassy data from Wikidata (CC0). Check appointment systems on the embassy’s own website.
Arrival, safety and emergency help in Kenya
Members get emergency numbers, their own embassy in Kenya, local laws and customs, health and transport guidance — saved to their trip and available offline.
More destinations for India passport holders
United KingdomVisa required
United StatesVisa required
CanadaVisa required
Australiae-Visa
GermanyVisa required
FranceVisa required
ItalyVisa required
SpainVisa required
NetherlandsVisa required
SwitzerlandVisa required
United Arab Emiratese-Visa
Saudi ArabiaVisa required
Tripnoa is independent and not affiliated with any government. Visa data from the open Passport Index dataset; advisories from GOV.UK and the U.S. Department of State. Always confirm with official sources.
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