i) Filled-in and signed hard copy of the online visa application form;

ii) Two recent photographs (51mmx51mm) with white background, one pasted at the application and other attached;

iii.) Applicant’s Bank statement for past six months with sufficient balance.

iv) Proof of proposed dates of travel such as air ticket and hotel bookings etc;

i) Filled-in and signed hard copy of the online visa application form;

(ii) Two recent white background colour photographs;

(iii) Copy of confirmed air ticket;

A Transit Visa (single entry, 15 days validity, maximum stay of 3 days) is normally issued in two working day, exclusive of the day on which application is Submitted.

i) Filled-in and signed hard copy of the online visa application form;

ii) Two recent colour photographs;

iii) Letter of invitation from an approved Hospital/recognized Doctor in India mentioning name of patent/attendant(s), Passport number(s), illness and duration of treatment;

iv) Medical documents establishing the need for taking medical treatment in India along with local hospital/doctor referral letter.

v) Proof of availability of sufficient funds for stay in India including the expenses for medical treatment by producing original documents such as Bank statement (past six months) , salary certificate, sponsorship/insurance letter etc.;

i. Separate notarized agreements between the donor and the recipient duly signed by the either parties. The agreement should also specify the relationship between the donor and the recipient.

ii. Notarized consent letter from the care taker.

iii. Notarized consent letter from the parents or either of the parents, in case of minor children

iv. Medical reports and letter from the Ministry of Health.

All the above documents should be duly attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before submission.

i) Filled-in and signed hard copy of the online visa application form;

ii) Two recent colour photographs

iii) Invitation letter from Indian company/ business association/organization/exhibitors etc mentioning the name applicant, passport number, duration and purpose of the visit;

iv) Letter of introduction/sponsorship from the local company mentioning the position held by the individual along with bank statement and registration certificate.

i) Filled-in and signed hard copy of the online visa application form;

ii) Two recent colour photographs;

iii) Letter of Invitation from organizers in India;

iv) Clearances from competent authorities in India for holding the conference; 

i) Filled-in and signed hard copy of the online visa application form;

ii) Two recent colour photographs;

iii) Letter of Admission (original + photocopy) from a recognized Indian educational institution;

iv) A letter of financial support from the parent/Guardian accompanied by a Bank Guarantee/Certificate;

v) Evidence of transfer of adequate Funds for at least 4 months sustenance in India or travelers cheque;

i) Filled-in and signed hard copy of the online visa application form;

ii) Two recent colour photographs;

iii) Employment Letter from Indian employer;

iv) Employment Contract (photocopy);

v) Minimum salary: US $ 25,000 per annum (Except for ethnic cooks, language teachers, (other than English language teachers)/translators);

i) Filled-in and signed hard copy of the online visa application form;

ii) Two recent colour photographs;

iii) Documentary evidence establishing applicant is PIO/spouse/children of Indian citizen/OCI card holder;

i) Filled-in and signed hard copy of the online visa application form;

ii) Two recent colour photographs;

iii) Invitation letter from India, if any;

iv) Copy of his accreditation; 

i) Filled-in and signed hard copy of the online visa application form;

ii) Two recent colour photographs;

iii) Research project draft (copy);

iv) Original letter of admission from a recognized Indian university/institute;

v) Affidavit of financial support; 

i) Filled-in and signed hard copy of the online visa application form (separate form available for project visa);

ii) Two recent colour photographs

iii) Letter from Indian company awarding contract to foreign company, specifying details about the foreign company, project (including location, duration), total number of workers (highly skilled/skilled/semi-skilled) required to be sent by foreign company to India;

iv) Letter from Applicant’s Employer (brief description of its projects in India, nature of work in India); 

1. Original documents will be returned after verification at the counter.

2. After the submission of application at the High Commission, fee is to be deposited at any of the branches of the Bank of India in Nairobi (Nairobi Branch, Kenyatta Avenue; Westlands Branch; and Industrial Area Branch) in favour of the High Commission of India, Nairobi.

3. After the payment of fee, applicant need not visit High Commission to show the fee paid challan.

4. High Commission reserves the right to decline visa even if the visa fee has been paid. Payment of fee does not guarantee issuance of visa.

5. The list of documents mentioned above is not exhaustive. Certain other documents may also be needed whose requirement can be ascertained only after the applicant appears in person, along with original documents, and meets our consular officer.

6. Visa fee paid is non-refundable.

7. Validity of visa is from the date of its issue.

8. If visa applicant is not normally resident in Kenya or Somalia or if he/she does not hold a Kenyan or Somali passport, visa processing may take longer time. Visa fee may also differ in such cases and additional documents may be sought.

9. The applicant’s copy of the receipt, duly stamped by the bank (along with Electronic Transaction Receipt i.e. ETR), should be produced at the time of collection of Services.

10. Each Service is subject to a surcharge of Ksh.300/-, in respect of Passport, Attestation & Miscellaneous Consular Services, and Ksh 400/-, in respect Visa, OCI/PIO services, towards Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF).

11. For Medical Visa only: The documents can only be presented or collected by one of the attendants or a close relative with letter of authority duly signed by the applicant; it should contain details of the authorized person’s ID card/Passport which can be verified. No application shall be accepted from a third party in any circumstance.

12. For registration information relating to Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO)/ Foreigners Registration Office (FRO), please contact – www.immigrationindia.nic.in   

13. For any further query, please e-mail:visa.nairobi@mea.gov.in

14. Suggestions/feedback/complaints may be sent to: couns.nairobi@mea.gov.in

15. Phone Number for enquiry : +254 (20)2222566/67
(Time : 12:00 noon - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 3:00pm)