Do Kenyan passport holders need a business visa for India?

e-Business Visa — India. Maximum stay is 180 days. Apply: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/

How much does a India business visa cost?

Mandatory fees total approximately 100.00 USD. Service fees may apply.

How long does it take to get a India business visa?

Typical processing: 3–7 days. Allow extra time during peak seasons and for biometrics appointments.

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Can a Kenyan visit India for business?

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Most Kenyan travellers apply for an e-Visa online before they travel — it's a quick form, usually approved within a few days when heading to India for business.

The route most travellers use is the e-Business Visa — India. Stays go up to 180 days per visit, expect to pay around $100 in mandatory fees, processing usually takes 3–7 days.

There's a moderate amount of paperwork — approval is likely if your documents are in order.

Straight from indianvisaonline.gov.in.

e-VisaBusiness

e-Business Visa — India

Max stay: 180days
Processing: 3–7days
Fee: $100.00

Apply on official siteindianvisaonline.gov.in

Difficulty6/10·Realism9/10

Why? ▾

Difficulty

Moderate paperwork

6/10

Some paperwork and processing time. Start a few weeks ahead.

Why this score?

—Online e-Visa — no embassy appointment
+0.5Mid-strength baseline — e-Visa eligibility on tourism
-0.25Onward / return ticket required
-0.5Proof of funds required
-1Long documentation list (7 items)

Approval realism

Approval is likely

9/10

Most applicants with the right paperwork get approved.

What drives this score?

—e-Visa applications are commonly approved when documentation is complete
+0.5e-Visa-eligible baseline — moderate approval-rate boost

Step-by-step checklist

Your application checklist

1
Check your passport validity
41+ days before
Most countries require 6+ months of validity beyond your travel dates and at least one blank page. If it's close, renew before applying.
2
Gather supporting documents
25+ days before
You'll need: Available online to 165+ eligible nationalities at indianvisaonline.gov.in; Permitted: meetings to set up industrial / business venture, sale or purchase, recruiting manpower, attending conferences, joining as employee delegate of foreign enterprise for site visits; Multi-entry, 1-year validity, max 180 days per stay; Apply 4-30 days before travel; and others (see full list above).
3
Prepare proof of funds
25+ days before
Bank statements covering 3–6 months are standard. Include both savings and recent income flow — adjudicators look for stability, not just balance.
4
Book refundable flight + accommodation
18+ days before
Use a refundable booking (or a free hold/itinerary service) until your visa is approved — embassies want to see real plans, but you don't want to lose the money on a refusal.
5
Submit the e-Visa application online
11+ days before
Apply directly at the official portal. Save the reference number — you'll need it for arrival.
6
Track the application; print the approval
7+ days before
Decisions typically take 3–7 days. Print or save a clear PDF of the approved visa — airlines check this at check-in.
7
On the day of travel
day of travel
Carry: passport (printed visa if applicable), onward ticket, proof of accommodation, proof of funds, travel insurance. Border officers retain discretion regardless of visa status.

Show full requirements, fees, and source

Passport valid 6+ monthsOnward ticket requiredProof of funds

What you need

Available online to 165+ eligible nationalities at indianvisaonline.gov.in
Permitted: meetings to set up industrial / business venture, sale or purchase, recruiting manpower, attending conferences, joining as employee delegate of foreign enterprise for site visits
Multi-entry, 1-year validity, max 180 days per stay
Apply 4-30 days before travel
Print eVisa approval letter; entry at designated airports/ports (most major)
Biometric capture on arrival at the immigration counter
PROHIBITED: full-time employment in India — that requires an Employment Visa

Fee breakdown

Visa application fee$100.00

View primary source (indianvisaonline.gov.in) →

What you'll need

Business visa for India

Specific to Kenyan passport holders.

Start ~0–8 weeks before your intended travel date.

Order these first — they have the longest lead time

Valid passport
Identity2–8 weeks
Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your departure date, with two or more blank pages.
How: Renew via your own country's passport office if expiring within 12 months.

Then gather these

Invitation letter
Purpose evidence1–3 weeks
From a business contact, host, or sponsor in the destination country. Some embassies require it notarised or authenticated.
How: Issued by the host. Lead time depends on whether authentication is required.
Recent bank statements
Financial1–5 days
Usually 3–6 months of statements showing you can support yourself during the trip. Required for most embassy-issued tourist visas.
How: Download PDFs from your bank's online portal. Some consulates require originals stamped by the bank.
Passport-style photograph
Identity1–3 days
A recent biometric photo to the destination's specifications. Most consulates require their own dimensions, not your home country's.
How: Any high-street photo studio, or app-based services that meet ICAO 9303 spec.
Online visa application form
Application1–3 days
The destination's online form (DS-160 for US, gov.uk for UK, IRCC portal for Canada, ImmiAccount for Australia, e-Visa portal for most others).
How: Apply directly on the destination government website — never via a third-party paid service.
Proof of accommodation
Purpose evidence1–3 days
Hotel bookings, an AirBnB reservation, or an invitation letter from a host covering the dates of your stay.
How: Book refundable hotels (Booking.com Free Cancellation), or get a notarised invitation letter from your host.
Application fee payment
Application1 day
Payable to the destination government directly. Fees range from ~$25 (e-Visas) to $2,500+ (US EB-1).
How: Card payment on the destination's portal. Receipt required for the application.
Onward or return ticket
Purpose evidence1 day
Proof you intend to leave the country before your permitted stay expires. Most short-stay visas and visa-free entries require this.
How: Book a refundable flight or use a 24-hour hold from an OTA. Border officers can check the booking.
Travel medical insurance
Financial1 day
Schengen and many other tourist visas require €30,000 / $50,000 minimum medical cover for the duration of your stay.
How: Buy from SafetyWing, World Nomads, Allianz, or any insurer that issues a Schengen-compliant certificate.

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Sources & references

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Where this page's data came from

e-Business Visa — Indiaindianvisaonline.gov.in

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