India Visa Services from Kenya

Who it generally suits

Holiday travellers eligible for e-Tourist, or those who need a regular tourist visa if e-Visa is not available for their passport or purpose.

Typical permitted purpose

Tourism and eligible recreational travel. Business and medical treatment have their own categories.

Basic eligibility overview

Many Kenyan travellers use Indian e-Visa. Transcend helps you prepare the application and supporting documents.

Common supporting documents

• Passport bio page
• Digital photograph meeting portal specs
• Payment of the official e-Visa fee
• Proof of itinerary if requested

Who it generally suits

Patients travelling from Kenya (and other eligible countries) for diagnosis or treatment.

Typical permitted purpose

Medical treatment. Recreational travel belongs on tourist; accompanying family uses medical attendant where eligible.

Basic eligibility overview

A letter from an Indian hospital or treatment centre is typically required. e-Medical is limited to eligible nationalities and portal rules.

Common supporting documents

• Passport and photo
• Letter from the Indian medical institution stating treatment
• Patient identity details matching the passport
• Official fee payment on the government site

Who it generally suits

Family or other attendants travelling with a patient.

Typical permitted purpose

Accompanying the patient during treatment, not independent tourism as the main purpose.

Basic eligibility overview

Tied to a valid medical / e-Medical application. Names and passport details must match the hospital and portal records.

Common supporting documents

• Passport and photo
• Reference to the patient’s medical visa or e-Medical details
• Hospital letter listing attendants if required

Who it generally suits

Business travellers who are not taking up employment in India.

Typical permitted purpose

Business visits. Employment requires an Employment visa.

Basic eligibility overview

e-Business is nationality-restricted like other e-Visas. A host company letter is commonly required.

Common supporting documents

• Passport and photo
• Indian company invitation or correspondence
• Applicant’s employer letter
• Official fee payment

Who it generally suits

Skilled workers with an Indian employer and documents meeting Ministry of Home Affairs employment-visa instructions.

Typical permitted purpose

Employment in India with an Indian employer.

Basic eligibility overview

MHA guidance focuses on skilled roles and employer responsibility. Contract, tax and registration steps in India follow after arrival.

Common supporting documents

• Passport
• Employment contract and employer invitation
• Qualifications
• Mission visa form and any additional certificates requested

Who it generally suits

Spouses and dependents of eligible Indian visa holders or, where listed, e-Family applicants.

Typical permitted purpose

Joining or accompanying family, not independent employment unless a separate permission exists.

Basic eligibility overview

Depends on the principal visa holder’s category and the portal or mission instructions in force.

Common supporting documents

• Passport and photo
• Proof of relationship
• Copy of the principal applicant’s visa or e-Visa
• Sponsor documents

Who it generally suits

Students admitted to an eligible Indian school, university or institute.

Typical permitted purpose

Study at a recognised Indian school, university or institute.

Basic eligibility overview

Confirmed admission and, for e-Student, nationality eligibility on the portal.

Common supporting documents

• Passport and photo
• Admission letter from the Indian institution
• Proof of funds if requested
• Official fee payment