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Kenya Visa Guide

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)

3 business days (usually faster)

Processing

$30 (approx ₹2,500)

Fee

Single entry, valid 90 days

Validity

Up to 90 days

Stay Duration

Overview

Kenya replaced its Visa on Arrival with the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system in January 2024. Indian nationals apply online before travel. Kenya is East Africa's premier safari destination — home to the Great Migration, Masai Mara, Amboseli (with Kilimanjaro backdrop), and pristine Diani Beach.

Embassy: Online ETA via etakenya.go.ke

Required Documents

Online ETA Application

Valid passport (6 months validity)

Passport bio page scan (clear, color)

Recent passport-size photo (white background, JPEG)

Confirmed return flight ticket

Hotel/safari lodge confirmation

Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if coming via endemic countries)

Financial Proof

Bank statement or credit card proof

Travel insurance (recommended, $50,000 min medical)

Proof of sufficient funds ($50/day recommended)

Application Process

Apply at etakenya.go.ke

Create account on the official Kenya ETA portal. Fill all personal details, upload passport scan and photo.

Upload Documents

Upload passport bio page, photo, return ticket, and hotel confirmations. Ensure all documents are clear scans.

Pay $30 Fee

Pay the $30 ETA fee online using international debit/credit card. Receipt sent to email.

Receive ETA & Travel

ETA usually approved within 72 hours. Print ETA or save on phone. Show at Nairobi or Mombasa airport immigration.

Do's

Apply ETA at least 1 week before travel
Carry yellow fever certificate if transiting through endemic countries
Book safari lodges well in advance (Masai Mara sells out)
Carry USD cash — accepted widely across Kenya
Get malaria prophylaxis from your doctor before travel

Don'ts

Don't arrive at Nairobi without approved ETA — you will be denied boarding
Don't carry plastic bags into Kenya — strictly banned (fine/arrest)
Don't photograph military installations or police
Don't feed or approach wildlife outside vehicles

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What replaced Kenya Visa on Arrival?

Kenya's ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) replaced VOA in January 2024. It must be applied online before departure. No more visa-on-arrival for any nationality.

Q.Is yellow fever vaccine required for Kenya?

It's required if you're coming from or transiting through yellow fever endemic countries (like Uganda, DRC, or parts of South America). Recommended for all travelers visiting game parks.

Q.What is the best safari destination in Kenya?

Masai Mara (Great Migration, Big Five), Amboseli (elephants + Kilimanjaro), Samburu (rare species), and Tsavo are the top options. Masai Mara is the most iconic for first-timers.

Q.Can I combine Kenya with Tanzania?

Yes! The Kenya-Tanzania circuit is very popular — Masai Mara + Serengeti + Ngorongoro Crater. You'll need separate Tanzania visas (easy online e-visa).

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Great Migration peak: July–October in Masai Mara

Amboseli with Kilimanjaro view is best Jan–Feb (clear skies)

Diani Beach near Mombasa is Kenya's best beach

Kenya Wildlife Service parks have own park fees (paid separately)

Visa rules and fees can change without notice. Always verify with the official embassy website before applying. Last updated: March 2025.

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