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TOURIST VISA : Documents required: i) Filled-in and signed hard copy of the online visa application form; ii) Two recent colour photographs; iii) Proof of proposed dates of travel such as air ticket and hotel bookings; iv) Fee: Ksh. 3800 + Ksh 200 towards ICWF. A Tourist Visa will be normally issued in 3 working days (a minimum of 5 working days are required for those who hold passports other than those of Kenya, Eritrea or Somalia and not ordinarily residing in these countries at least for the last 2 years), exclusive of the day on which application is made. TRANSIT VISA : Documents required: i) Filled-in and signed hard copy of the online visa application form; (ii) Two recent colour photographs; (iii) Copy of air ticket; (iv) Fee: Ksh. 1900 + Ksh 200 towards ICWF. A Transit Visa (single entry, 15 days validity, maximum stay of 3 days) is normally issued in one working day, exclusive of the day on which application is made. MEDICAL VISA: Documents required: 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 /Doctor in India; iv) Medical documents establishing the need for taking medical treatment in India; v) Proof of availability of sufficient funds for stay in India including the expenses for medical treatment by producing documents such as Bank statement, Salary certificate, sponsorship letter etc.; vi) Fee: Ksh.7600 + Ksh 200 towards ICWF for six months & Ksh.11400 + Ksh 200 towards ICWF for one year. A Medical/Medical Attendant visa is normally issued in 3 working days, exclusive of the day on which application is made. CONFERENCE VISA : Documents required: 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; v) Fee: Ksh. 7600 + Ksh 200 towards ICWF. A Conference Visa is normally issued in 3 working days, exclusive of the day on which application is made. In certain cases, this may take longer period. STUDENT VISA: Documents required: 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 registered 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; vi) Fee: Khs.7200 + Ksh 200 towards ICWF. In case of medical/ paramedical education, a ‘No Objection Letter’ from the Ministry of Health, Government of India is also required to be furnished. Maximum of three entries are allowed in a year. Visa holders are required to register with the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO)/Foreigners Registration Office (FRO) within 14 days of arrival in India. A Student Visa (valid for duration of study, up to the maximum validity of five years) is normally issued in 3 working days, exclusive of the day on which application is made. EMPLOYMENT VISA : Documents required: 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); vi) Fee: Ksh. 7600 + Ksh 200 towards ICWF. An Employment Visa is normally issued in 5 working days, exclusive of the day on which application is made. ENTRY VISA : Documents required: i) Filled-in and signed hard copy of the online visa application form; ii) Two recent colour photographs; iii) Fees: Ksh 7600 + Ksh 200 towards ICWF for validity of six months; Ksh 11,400 + Ksh 200 towards ICWF for validity of one year; Ksh.19,000 + Ksh 200 towards ICWF for validity of five years. An Entry Visa may be granted to a person of Indian origin (who is not a holder of PIO/OCI cards) or for a specific purpose not covered under other categories of visas. In case a foreigner intends to stay for more than 180 days on a single visit, he should get himself registered well before the expiry of 180 days. An Entry Visa is normally issued in 2 working days, exclusive of the day on which application is made. . JOURNALIST VISA: Documents required: 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; v) Fee: Ksh. 7600+ Ksh 200 towards ICWF. A Journalist Visa is normally issued in 2 working days, exclusive of the day on which application is made. If the journalist intends to make documentaries in India, six weeks are required to process the application. RESEARCH VIS A: Documents required: 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; vi) Fee: Ksh. 19,000 + Ksh 200 towards ICWF. It is a mandatory requirement for all Foreigners arriving on Research Visa to register themselves with the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) or Foreigners Registration Office (FRO) within 14 days of arrival in India. A Research Visa for duration of project (up to 5 years) is normally issued in 3 working days, exclusive of the day on which application is made. PROJECT VISA: Documents required: 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); v) Fee: Ksh. 7600 + Ksh 200 towards ICWF. A Project Visa is normally issued in 3 working days, exclusive of the day on which application is made, if all the documents are available. NOTE: 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 any Visa even if visa fee has been paid. Payment of fee does not guarantee issuance of visa. 5. Additional documents may be sought and a personal interview may be warranted, in certain cases. 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 Eritrea or Somalia or if he/she does not hold a Kenyan or Eritrean or Somali passport, visa processing may take longer time. Visa fee may also differ in such cases and additional documents may be sought. 9. Fee paid challan should be produced at the time of collection of Services. 10. Each Service is subject to a surcharge of Ksh.200/- towards Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF), in addition to the visa fee as mentioned above. 11. If documents are either deposited or collected by an authorized person on behalf of applicant, he/she must produce a letter of authority from the applicant to submit/collect the documents on behalf of the applicant. The letter of authority should be signed by the applicant and the authorized person; it should contain identification details of the authorized person which shall be verifiable. 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: passportvisa@hcinairobi.co.ke 14. Suggestions/complaints may be sent to couns.nairobi@mea.gov.in 15. Phone Number for enquiry : +254 (0) 538009784
Visa Fees (Additional Fees of KSh 200 will be charged in each case towards Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF)
Visa Fees in case of following nationalities may differ from the above:- Business Visa :
Employment Visa:
Japanese nationals:
Russian nationals:
Romanian nationals:
Sri Lankan nationals:
Singapore nationals:
Pakistan nationals: - Fee of Rs. 15 (equivalent to Ksh 100/-) visas of all types. US nationals:
UK nationals:
Gratis visas – nationals of Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh, DPRK, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, South Africa, and Uruguay. Countries whose nationals do not require visa to enter India - Nepal and Bhutan. However, Nepali nationals require visa if they enter India from China, which may be granted gratis. Visa transfer fee: Ksh 500 (except from nationals of Afghanistan, Argentina, Bhutan, Bangladesh, DPRK, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa, Uruguay) Permit for restricted areas: US$ 5 = Ksh 500 (except nationals from Afghanistan, Argentina, Bhutan, Bangladesh, DPRK, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Pakistan South Africa, Uruguay) Additional charges - Ksh 1000/- processing charges, if the visa applicant is not normally resident in Kenya or Eritrea or Somalia or if he/she does not hold a Kenyan or Eritrean or Somali passport, . Emergency visa fee: US $ 35 Ksh 3400/-. (In addition to the Visa Fees)
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