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Kenya visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 198 can travel to Kenya without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Kenya: passports by requirement

How to enter Kenya: official routes

Checked November 2026

⚠️ The eTA site says applications should be made only on etakenya.go.ke or the official 'Kenya Travel Authorisation' mobile app. Use only the official links below.

Official route

Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)

Fee
Standard single-entry eTA US$30; transit eTA US$20; one-year multi-entry US$300; five-year multi-entry for US nationals US$185; expedited (immediate) processing costs an extra US$100. Diplomats pay no fee for the standard eTA.
Valid for
Standard eTA allows one entry; multi-entry options last one or five years
Processing
Usually within 3 business days (72 hours); expedited option is immediate. Apply at least 2 weeks before travel.
Status
Live; replaced the previous visa system for most travellers. Many African and some Caribbean/Pacific nationals have been exempt since May 2025.
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At the border

  • Every visitor who is not exempt, including babies and children, needs an approved eTA before starting the journey; each traveller needs a separate eTA even in a group.
  • Passport must have at least six months of validity and at least one blank page.
  • Applicants need a selfie or passport-style photo, contact details, travel itinerary and an accommodation booking.
  • East African Community citizens (Burundi, DR Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda) are exempt for up to 180 days; a list of other nationalities is exempt for 90 or 60 days.
  • An approved eTA is not a guarantee of entry; admissibility is decided at the border.

Recent changes

  • May 2025: amended immigration rules (Legal Notice No. 93 of 2025) exempted nationals of most African countries and several Caribbean and Pacific states from the eTA, for stays of 60 or 90 days depending on nationality; Somalia and Libya are not included.

Official source: Kenya Directorate of Immigration Services - Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) · Not yet confirmed officially: eta.validity: how long a standard single-entry eTA remains usable after approval, maximum stay granted on a standard eTA (commonly cited as up to 90 days), eta.status: original launch month (widely reported as January 2024), recentChanges: exact commencement date of Legal Notice No. 93 (embassy PDF dated 30 May 2025; text not machine-readable), yellow fever certificate requirement (not shown on the eTA site)

Do I need a visa for Kenya?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States eTA required –
United Kingdom eTA required –
India eTA required –
Philippines eTA required –
Nigeria eTA required –
Pakistan eTA required –
Canada eTA required –
Australia eTA required –
China eTA required –
Germany eTA required –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 46/46
Asia 50/50
Africa 53/53
North America 23/23
South America 12/12
Oceania 14/14

Working remotely from Kenya? The Kenya digital nomad visa requires Not stated on the official portal.

Passports that can enter Kenya visa-free

7 passports

Passports that need an eTA for Kenya

191 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Kenya?

It depends on your passport. 7 passports can enter Kenya visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 191 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Kenya without a visa?

7 passports can enter Kenya visa-free, including Burundi, DR Congo, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.

Holding a Kenya passport? See where the Kenya passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Kenya before you book.