India e-Visa for Kenyan Citizens
Researching a trip to India on a Kenyan passport? This guide follows a simple order: purpose, category, price, timing and paperwork. Work through it from top to bottom, or jump straight to the part you need.
Informational only. A guide like this cannot confirm eligibility or promise approval.
Which Category Fits? A Quick Comparison
Read across a row to compare, or down a column to see one category in full.
Tourist e-Visa
- Typical trips
- Holidays, sightseeing, visiting friends or family
- Beyond the basics
- Short courses and volunteering list extra letters
- Read next
- Tourist e-Visa page
Business e-Visa
- Typical trips
- Meetings, trade fairs, conferences, professional visits
- Beyond the basics
- Event visits list an invitation from the organizer
- Read next
- Business e-Visa page
Medical e-Visa
- Typical trips
- Consultations, treatment, follow-up care
- Beyond the basics
- A letter from the treatment institution is listed
- Read next
- Medical e-Visa page
Published Service Prices
India e-Visa Center lists these website service prices in USD. No separate Kenya price exists, so Kenyan passport holders see the standard list.
| Visa and duration | Regular (USD) | Express (USD) | Entry type and validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist e-Visa30 days | USD 85 | USD 105 | Double Entry, Valid for 30 Days |
| Tourist e-Visa1 year | USD 140 | USD 180 | Multiple Entry, Valid for 365 Days |
| Tourist e-Visa5 years | USD 400 | USD 500 | Multiple Entry, Valid for 5 Years |
| Business e-Visa1 year | USD 300 | USD 400 | Multiple Entry, Valid for 365 Days |
| Medical e-Visa60 days | USD 220 | USD 250 | Triple Entry, Valid for 60 Days |
Processing Estimates
Regular
4–5 working days
Express
2–3 working days
Estimates only: approval and delivery dates are not guaranteed.
Tourist Options: One Trip or Several?
The Tourist e-Visa is the only category with three options. They differ in validity and entry type, so think about how often you expect to travel before comparing prices.
30 days
- Entry type
- Double Entry
- Validity
- Valid for 30 Days
- Regular price
- USD 85
1 year
- Entry type
- Multiple Entry
- Validity
- Valid for 365 Days
- Regular price
- USD 140
5 years
- Entry type
- Multiple Entry
- Validity
- Valid for 5 Years
- Regular price
- USD 400
Paperwork, Explained in Five Cards
Passport details
Write them from the passport page itself, exactly as printed.
Photograph
You will need a recent color photograph whatever the purpose. Requirements for the photograph may vary, so confirm the current specifications before you apply.
Choosing the category
Documents are listed per purpose, which means choosing the category comes before collecting papers.
Purpose documents
Where your purpose adds items, such as an invitation or a hospital letter, the category page names them.
Consistency
Names, passport data and dates should match everywhere. Keep files clear and readable, and review them once more at the end.
Pre-Travel Checks
- Purpose
- One sentence on why you are traveling.
- Category
- The matching page, read through once.
- Price
- Your row noted, Regular or Express.
- Timing
- The estimate set beside your dates.
- Papers
- Passport scan, photo, and anything your purpose lists.
- Details
- Names and dates checked against the passport.
Ready to apply?
Kenya Traveler Questions
I know my dates and destination. Where do I start?
Start with the reason for the trip rather than the dates or the city. The same destination can host a holiday, a meeting or treatment, so the purpose decides which category applies. The visa types page compares all three.
Why do the Tourist options cost so differently?
They differ in validity and entry type, which the Tourist options above lay out. Every figure is a published website service price in USD, and the fees page shows each option in full.
Can I plan my departure around 4–5 or 2–3 working days?
Use them as planning estimates only. Regular is estimated at 4–5 working days and Express at 2–3, but approval and delivery are not guaranteed, so keep your plans flexible.
What is the difference between core and purpose documents?
Core documents are the pair every purpose lists, a passport bio-data scan and a recent color photo. Purpose documents are the extras a category lists for a specific reason, and the requirements guide separates the two.
What should Kenyan passport holders have ready before applying for an India eVisa?
Choose the category and service level that match your trip, then have your passport details, a recent photograph, your travel dates and any supporting documents ready, so you can enter every detail exactly as it appears in your documents.