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Egypt Kenya passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Egypt.
Yes, a visa is required
- Entry requirement
- Visa required
- Maximum stay
- Set by the visa
- Apply before travel
- Yes
- Last updated
- February 2026
Before you travel
Checked November 2026At the border
- Passport must be valid for at least six months from the date you arrive.
- Carry a printed copy of the approved e-Visa and show it at the port of entry.
- Have a travel itinerary and hotel bookings (or details of where you will go) ready on arrival.
- Holding an e-Visa does not guarantee entry; border officers may refuse admission without giving a reason.
- The e-Visa fee is non-refundable.
Recent changes
- The official portal now lists US$30 (single) and US$65 (multiple) for the tourism e-Visa, above the US$25/US$60 figures widely cited earlier; the effective month could not be confirmed on an official source.
Official source: Egypt e-Visa Portal - Ministry of Interior, Arab Republic of Egypt · Not yet confirmed officially: evisa.validity (commonly cited as 90 days from issue for single entry), evisa.stay (commonly cited as 30 days per entry), evisa.processing time, voa: availability and fee of visa on arrival (third-party sources cite US$25, rising to US$30 in March 2026); no official confirmation found, recentChanges: date of the e-Visa fee increase, scamWarning: no official warning about look-alike sites found
What Kenya passport holders need to do
- Find the embassy, consulate or visa application centre that covers where you live.
- Complete the application form and gather your documents: passport, photos, itinerary, proof of funds and accommodation.
- Book an appointment, pay the fee and give biometrics if they are required.
- Wait for the decision before you book non-refundable travel.
Kenya is one of 70 passports in the “visa required” group for Egypt. See the full Egypt visa requirements for every passport.
Easier alternatives in Africa for Kenya passport holders
Egypt is one of 95 destinations in the “visa required” group for the Kenya passport, which ranks #60 worldwide with a mobility score of 70. Of 53 destinations in Africa, 35 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Benin | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Botswana | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Burundi | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Eritrea | Visa-free | – |
 Eswatini | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Ethiopia | Visa-free | 360 days |
 Gambia | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Ghana | Visa-free | 60 days |
 Lesotho | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Malawi | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Mauritius | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Namibia | Visa-free | 90 days |
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Kenya passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Egypt.
Can Kenyan citizens get a visa on arrival in Egypt?
No. Kenya passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.
Do Egypt citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Egypt passport holders do not need a traditional visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.
Egypt visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Egypt before you book.