Kenya

  • Type of Visa: Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) (visa-on-arrival is no longer available.)
  • Document Requirements
    • Valid Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival and have at least one blank page for entry/exit stamps.
    • Recent Photograph: Digital passport-style photo for uploading with the application.
    • Travel Itinerary:Flight details including arrival and departure (return or onward ticket recommended).
    • Proof of Accommodation:Hotel booking, lodge reservation, or invitation letter if staying with friends/family.
    • Proof of Sufficient Funds:Recent bank statements or evidence of funds to support your trip.
  • How to apply
    • Visit the official Kenya eTA portal (e.g., https://etakenya.go.ke)
    • Create account and complete the online application form with your personal, passport, travel, and accommodation information.
    • Upload required documents and pay ETA fees
  • Processing time: 3-5 working days
  • Visa Fees : Approx INR 3500
  • Vaccination: Yellow Fever (Mandatory)
  • Important Note
    • Always carry the printed eTA approval along with your passport at check-in and immigration.
    • Immigration officers may ask for return/onward ticket and hotel details upon arrival.
    • Yellow fever vaccination may be requested

Tanzania

  • Type of Visa: E-Visa
  • Document Requirements
    • Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival, with blank pages.
    • Recent passport-size photographs
    • Completed online application form.
    • Flight itinerary / confirmed return ticket.
    • Proof of accommodation (hotel/reservation details).
    • Yellow Fever vaccination certificate
  • How to apply
    • Apply on Official Tanzania Immigration portal www.immigration.go.tz
  • Processing time: 10–15 business days
  • Visa Fees : Approx INR 9000
  • Vaccination: Yellow Fever (Mandatory)
  • Important Note
    • Carry printed copies of eVisa approval, hotel bookings, return ticket, and vaccination certificate when travelling.

Visa Rejection Reasons

Common Reasons for Rejection:
  • Insufficient financial proof.
  • Lack of strong ties to home country.
  • Incomplete or false documentation.
  • Suspicious travel history or security concerns.