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Submission of
application with prior appointment
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Working Days – 9 AM to 12:30 PM |
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Delivery of documents
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Working Days - 3.30pm to 4.30pm
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SU-SWAGATAM
(Visit
India)
Mobile App may also be used to
fill online visa application for Business & Medical / Medical
Attendant visa. This App is also integrated; with e-FRRO
portal, thereby, facilitating foreign nationals to apply for extension
of Visa, Residential Permit, Exit Permit from the concerned FRRO/FRO
(Foreigners Regional Registration Office/ Foreigners Registration
Office) while they are still in India. Additional features of the App
also include useful information on utility services like details of
touristic places, government agencies, transport services, places of
entertainment, health services, lodging,food and shopping, etc., aimed
to make foreigners stay in India smooth and easy.
* Visa fee
structure for some specified nationalities is indicated
separately.
* ICWF means Indian Community Welfare
Fund.
* Applications can be submitted only with the
prior appointment.
Please see list of holidays for the year 2024.
Services
shall commence only after the confirmation of payment by the
Bank.
Note: E-Visa is not processed by this Mission. E-Visa is
applied/approved/paid online and is sent on e-mail provided/filled
in the visa application by the applicant.
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Kenyan nationals are eligible for both E-visa and
Regular/Paper Visa
1. This Mission issues only regular/paper visa. For
Regular/Paper visas, applicants should fill online visa application forms on https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html and submit a
print out of filled-in form with two colour photographs (51mm x 51mm) with white
background (not older than 3 months) and documents as specified below. Regular/Paper
visas are normally processed in 3-5 working days. Services shall commence only after the
confirmation of payment by the Bank.
2. Applicants applying for E-visa may visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html. Kindly note
that E-Visa is not processed by this Mission. E-Visa is applied/approved/paid online and
is sent on e-mail provided/filled in the visa application by the applicant.
Yellow Fever and Oral Polio Vaccines (OPV)
The Yellow Fever Vaccine is mandatory for all visitors of
Kenyan nationalities, travelling to India. In case of Somali nationals, both Yellow
Fever Vaccine and Oral Polio Vaccines (OPV) are mandatory. The Yellow Fever vaccine
should be administered at least 10 days and OPV at least 4 weeks prior to traveling
India through a Government approved medical clinic, Institute or hospital. The
certificates of Yellow Fever and Polio Vaccination should be carried along with the
other immigration documents. This is a mandatory requirement as per the Government of
India's regulations.
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 Kenyatta Avenue Branch of Bank of India in Nairobi
in favour of the High Commission of India, Nairobi or it can be deposited at the High
Commission itself using M-Pesa/Master Card/Visa Card.
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.
In addition to list of documents mentioned against particular type of visa 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. Applicants are required to visit the Mission in person to collect their passports and to complete the mandatory bio-metric registration.
7. Validity of visa is from the date of its issue.
8. If visa applicant is not normally resident of Kenya or if
he/she does not hold a Kenyan resident permit, 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. 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.
11. For registration information relating to Foreigners
Regional Registration Office (FRRO)/ Foreigners Registration Office (FRO), please
contact: https://boi.gov.in
12. For any further query, please e-mail: visa[dot]nairobi[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in
13. Suggestions/feedback/complaints may be sent to: couns[dot]nairobi[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in
14. Phone Number for enquiry :(+254) 20-2222567/(+254) 733666195/ (Time : Between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM).
15. Sample visa undertaking form can be downloaded from this link: Download
1.Visa application form duly filled on line
and signed. Signatures should match with the signature printed on your
passport.
2.Original passport valid for a minimum of 6
months
3.A photocopy of the data page of the
passport
4.Old passport, if any
5.Two recent photographs of the size of 51mm
X 51mm with light background. Photos must be pasted page 1 of the form.
6. Invitation letter from the Indian host
with contact details and scanned copy of Passport/PAN/Aadhar card to be
mailed to HCI email visa.nairobi@mea.gov.in) with copy to the applicant.
Applicant is to attach a printout of the invitation and the email with
the visa application form.
7.Travel and Hotel Bookings (Detailed
itinerary of places to be visited in India)
8.Bank Statement for last six months
1. Visa application form duly filled on
line
and signed. Signatures should match with the signature printed on your
passport.
2. Original passport valid for a minimum of
6 months
3. Two recent photographs of the size of
51mm X 51mm with light background. Photos must be pasted page 1 of the
form.
4. Copy of Confirmed air ticket
5. Valid visa for the country of destination or origin while transiting through India.
1. Filled-in and signed hard copy of the
online visa application form for patient and attendant (if applicable).
Applicant/Attendant should be present in person.
2. Two recent photographs (51mmx51mm) with
white background, one pasted at the application and other attached.
3. Letter of invitation
from an approved Hospital/recognized Doctor in India mentioning name of
patent/attendant(s), Passport number(s), illness, duration of treatment
and estimated cost of treatment; (Letter should be sent to
visa.nairobi@mea.gov.in)
4. Medical documents establishing the need
for taking medical treatment in India along with local hospital/doctor
referral letter; (Letter should be emailed to
visa.nairobi@mea.gov.in)
5. 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 three months),
salary certificate, sponsorship/insurance letter etc.; [ If bank
statement is issued by another individual, letter of financial
undertaking from sponsor and proof of relationship with patient.]
6. Proof of relationship with attendant
7. Medical Visa Undertaking specifying the
purpose of visit to India and return to home country after treatment
8. For Minor children, consent from both
parents.
9. In case of follow up treatment, previous
medical papers and discharge summary from Indian hospital is to be
attached to the application.
* Additional documents may also be required of you at the time of
interview at the discretion of the Consular Officer.
1. Filled-in and signed hard copy of the
online visa application form
2. Two recent photographs (51mmx51mm) with
white background
3. Invitation letter from
Indian company/ business association/organization/exhibitors etc
mentioning the name of applicant, passport number, duration and purpose
of the visit along with the registration certificate of
the company. (The same should be sent from the official email
id of the company on company letterhead
with mobile number of contact person to visa.nairobi@mea.gov.in.
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4. Letter of
introduction/sponsorship from the local company mentioning
the position held by the individual along with the registration
certificate of the company. (The same should be sent from
the official email id of the company on
company letterhead with mobile number of contact
person to visa.nairobi@mea.gov.in.)
5. Bank statement of the company/individual
sponsoring the trip.
6. Employee ID Card (Copy is to be attached
with application form. Original ID card to be brought when coming for
visa appointment/interview)
* Conference visa is granted for
international conferences held to discuss a particular subject or for a
seminar or workshop on a specific subject. Conference visa may also be
issued for business meetings, to discuss business matters of a
particular company/ organization and Board meetings.
* Conference visa shall be granted
to delegates on production of an invitation letter from the
organizer(s), a copy of Ministry of Home Affairs (Foreigners
Division) clearance for holding the conference and a copy of the
communication from the Ministry of External Affairs conveying
political clearance
Documents required:
1. Original passport valid for a minimum of
6 months (or for the validity requested, whichever is greater)
2. Letter of invitation by name (of the
applicant) with an e-mail copy to the Mission by the organizers at
visa.nairobi@mea.gov.in.
Invitation is to be forwarded from the official email id of the
organizer on company letterhead with mobile number of contact person.
3. Introduction letter in original from the
Employer (forwarded from the official email id of the employer on
company letterhead with mobile number of contact person to visa.nairobi@mea.gov.in
4. Necessary clearances from Government of
India (Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs and
concerned nodal Ministry) for International Events.
5. Employee ID Card (Copy is to be attached
with application form. Original ID card to be brought when coming for
visa appointment/interview)
6. Certified bank-statement for the last 3
months of company/individual sponsoring the trip.
* Additional documents may also be
required of you at the time of interview by the Consular
Officer.
1. Original passport valid for a minimum of
6 months (or for the validity requested, whichever is greater)
2. Admission letter in original duly signed
and stamped with contact details from an Indian university/school or
higher education establishment to follow a full-time course.
3. Copies with originals of
applicant’s previous educational qualifications i.e. Primary &
Secondary certificates, Mark Sheets, Diploma, etc duly attested either
by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Ministry of Education.
4. A letter of support with contact details
from the parent/guardian accompanied by a bank guarantee/certificate
with a copy of Identity Card. In case of sponsorship of higher education
from the State Government or any other Organization, a letter in
original duly stamped and signed with contact details of the officer
concerned.
5. Evidence of transfer of adequate funds
for at least 4 months sustenance in India or production of
traveller’s cheques for a similar amount.
6. Indian university/ college/ school to
email following to HCI email visa.nairobi@mea.gov.in from
their official email id with copy to the applicant:
a. Offer /admission letter
b. Undertaking by Indian university/
college/ school to be responsible for the student during his stay in
India and undertake regular FRRO verifications.
7. Student visas would be considered only
for regular academic courses from renowned Indian Universities that are
accredited from concerned bodies of the Govt of India.
- Additional documents may also be
required of you at the time of interview by the Consular
Officer.
- 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.
1. Original passport valid for a minimum of
6 months (or for the validity requested, whichever is greater)
2. Research project draft giving full
justification (including the benefit he/she would get) for doing the
research in India (copy);
3. Indian university/ college/ school to
email following to HCI email visa.nairobi@mea.gov.in from
their official email id with copy to the applicant:
a. Offer /admission
letter
b. Research project
draft and the duration of such research work.
4. A letter of support with contact details
from the parent/guardian accompanied by a bank guarantee/certificate
with a copy of ID Card. In case of sponsorship any other Organization, a
letter in original duly stamped and signed with contact details of the
officer concerned.
Additional documents may also be
required of you at the time of interview by the Consular
Officer.
1. Filled-in and signed hard copy of the online
visa application form
2. Two recent photographs (51mmx51mm) with
white background
3. Original passport valid for a minimum of 6
months (or for the validity requested, whichever is greater)
4. The original proper Employment Contract of
the applicant to emailed to HCI email visa.nairobi@mea.gov.in.
5. Certificate of Incorporation of the Indian
company and in case of an NGO, copy of registration.
6. Photocopies of the diplomas or professional
certificates justifying the applicant’s expertise in the proposed
field of work along with the originals duly attested by the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs or Ministry of Education
7. In case, the applicant is dependent of an Employment visa holder, official documentary evidence proving the dependence:, copy of the birth certificate, copy of the marriage certificate and photocopy of the valid Employment visa.
Additional documents may also be
required of you at the time of interview by the Consular
Officer.
All invitations from India to be
forwarded to HCI email visa.nairobi@mea.gov.in
* A person of Indian origin; spouse and
children of a person of Indian national or origin;
* Dependent of a person holding an
Employment visa;
* Applicant seeking visa for Auroville
Foundation;
* Applicant seeking admission in yoga,
Vedic culture or Indian systems of dance and music;
* Applicant, who has purchased property in
India with the approval of Reserve Bank of India and registered his/her
property in India.
1. Filled-in and signed hard copy of the
online visa application form
2. Two recent photographs (51mmx51mm) with
white background
3. Original passport valid for a minimum of
6 months (or for the validity requested, whichever is greater)
4. Documentary evidence establishing
applicant is PIO/spouse/children of Indian citizen/OCI card holder
5. In case, applicant wishes to join the
Auroville Foundation, official invitation letter issued by the Secretary
of Auroville Foundation. This document must be provided in its original
sealed envelope.
6. In case, the applicant wishes to pursue
a course in yoga, Vedic culture/Indian system of dance and music, (i)
letter of admission on letterhead duly stamped and signed from the
recognised institution specifying the exact purpose of the visit and its
duration, (ii) an official document attesting that the Institution is
recognised by Ministry of Home Affairs and is authorised to enrol
foreigners
7. In case of property purchased in India,
copies of approval of Reserve Bank of India and registration of
property.
8. In case of sports teams and sports
persons, the requisite approval of the Indian Ministry of sports and
Youth Affairs is required.
Additional documents may also be
required of you at the time of interview by the Consular
Officer.
The “Journalist” visa is a term
given to a visa category grouping up multiple sectors of activity.
Regardless of the purpose of visit (tourism, personal or professional),
applicants working in the following fields of activity are obliged to
apply exclusively for a “Journalist” visa: cinema,
television, media, writing, publishing, press, photography,
communication, advertising… (non-exhaustive list).
1. Filled-in and signed hard copy of the online
visa application form
2. Original passport valid for a minimum of 6
months (or for the validity requested, if greater)
3. Two recent photographs (51mmx51mm) with
white background
4. In case of a professional travel: letter
from your employer specifying the exact purpose of your visit and the
expected start and end dates. This letter should be on company’s
letterhead and written in English with contact details.
5. Certified copy of bank statement for last
three months
6. In case of film-shooting in India :
authorization letter from the External Publicity Division of the Ministry of
External Affairs in India or Consular Section of the High Commission of
India, Nairobi.
* Please note that a 'journalist' traveling to
India for tourist or personal purposes must apply for a Journalist visa and
not for a Tourist visa.
* Additional documents may also be required of
you at the time of interview by the Consular Officer.
