Are you an Indian and wishing to visit Kenya soon? Kenya is a beautiful country famous for its exclusive wildlife and amazing safaris. Apart from the safari and seeing the landscapes, you can also have a relaxing holiday in Kenya with your friends and family. But there is one thing you should know before you book your tickets to Kenya. You should know about the visa policy of Kenya as Kenya requires a visa from all the nations exempt from the list of some countries which are exempted. So you should check the list of the exempted countries before you proceed further.
Exempted countries are those countries that do not need a visa to Kenya. Though If you are an Indian, you will have to apply for a visa to Kenya as India is not an exempted country from the visa policy of Kenya. But in case you couldn't apply for a visa to Kenya in advance then there is another policy for Indians. You can apply for a visa on arrival in case if you have not applied for an e-visa online.
FAQs -
Q. Do Indians need a visa to visit Kenya?
A. Yes, if you are an Indian you have to apply for a visa to Kenya. You cannot visit Kenya without a visa, there are only certain exempted countries which do not require a visa to visit Kenya,
These countries are -
| Bahamas | Belize | Botswana | Brunei | Burundi | Cyprus |
| Dominica | Eswatini | Ethiopia | Fiji | Gambia | Ghana |
| Grenada | Jamaica | Kiribati | Lesotho | Malawi | Malaysia |
| Maldives | Mauritius | Namibia | Nauru | Papua New Guinea | Rwanda ID |
| Samoa | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Saint Lucia | Saint Vincent | San Marino | Seychelles |
| Sierra Leone | Singapore | Solomon Islands | South Africa | Tanzania | Tonga |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Tuvalu | Uganda ID | Vanuatu | Zambia | Zimbabwe |
Q. Do Indians need a transit visa to Kenya?
A. Yes, if you are from India you will have to apply for a transit visa to Kenya, in case you are planning to move out of the Kenya airport during your transit but would be staying in Kenya for only less than 72 hours. However, you cannot stay for more than 72 hours in Kenya with a transit visa.
Q. How to apply for a visa to Kenya from India?
A. It is very easy to apply for a visa to Kenya from India itself. You do not need to stand in long lines and wait for your turn, you can sit at your home and apply for a visa online as per your need. Whether it be a transit visa or a tourist visa, you can apply both online easily. However if in case you could not apply for a visa to Kenya prior to your trip then you can always apply for a visa on arrival.
Q. For how long can Indian stay in Kenya?
A. If you are an Indian, you can stay on a tourist visa for a maximum duration of 90 days and if you only have a transit visa to Kenya then you can stay for a maximum duration of 72 hours, if you wish to extend your stay in Kenya than 72 hours then you will have to apply for a tourist visa to Kenya.
Q. Do I need a Yellow fever vaccination to visit Kenya if I am from India?
A. Yes, it is advised to have a yellow fever vaccination if you are planning to visit Kenya as some areas of Kenya are prone to yellow fever transmission. Especially if you are planning to go for a safari, then you must take precautions.
Q. Can an Indian get a multiple entry visa to Kenya?
A. Yes, you can get a multiple entry visa to Kenya if you are an Indian but you cannot get it online. You will have to first apply for a single entry visa to Kenya then during your stay if you have valid reasons for multiple entries in Kenya, you can apply for a multiple entry visa to Kenya in the immigration office. However, you will need to have a valid reason and in case of the job which requires multiple entries in Kenya, you will have to provide relevant details also.
Q. Can a visa to Kenya for Indians get rejected?
A. One thing you should keep in mind is that you should fill the form with accuracy and validity. The details you mention must be correct and you should double-check the form after you fill it. In case of any invalid or false details mentioned in the form, the form will get rejected.
So, if you are planning a trip to Kenya with your family and friends all you need to do is apply for a visa online and then pack your suitcases to discover the magical landscapes and explore the wildlife of Kenya.
