🇰🇪Kenya Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Africa· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Kenya?
It depends on your passport. Out of 195 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 77 enter Kenya visa-free and 118 obtain an e-visa or a visa on arrival.
Visa-free
77
nationalities
E-visa
118
nationalities
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Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
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Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (etakenya.go.ke), read on .
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Depending on your nationality, you may be able to apply online. Check your passport's entry rules first.
- Online filing for nationalities eligible for an e-visa or visa on arrival
- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
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Kenya visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Kenya applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
- TunisiaVisa-freeStay: 60 days
- TogoVisa-freeStay: 60 days
- SpainE-visaStay: 90 days
- Saudi ArabiaE-visaStay: 90 days
- South AfricaVisa-freeStay: 90 days
- MoroccoVisa-freeStay: 60 days
- AlgeriaVisa-freeStay: 60 days
- United KingdomE-visaStay: 90 days
- United StatesE-visaStay: 90 days
- ItalyE-visaStay: 90 days
- RussiaE-visaStay: 90 days
- GermanyE-visaStay: 90 days
- CanadaE-visaStay: 90 days
- TurkeyE-visaStay: 90 days
- SwitzerlandE-visaStay: 90 days
- FranceE-visaStay: 90 days
- NetherlandsE-visaStay: 90 days
- BrazilE-visaStay: 90 days
- AustraliaE-visaStay: 90 days
- ChinaE-visaStay: 90 days
Kenya visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Kenya publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | Portal | ||||
| Kenya eTA | Short stay | 90 days | 30-32 USD | 72 hours | Portal | |
| Class D Work Permit | Work | 2 years | 520,000 KES | 60 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Student Pass | Study | Duration of programme | 100 USD | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Spouse permit | Family | 2 years | 10,000-20,000 KES | 60 business days | Portal | |
| Class K Retirement permit | Retirement | 2 years | 270,000 KES | 60 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Class G Investor permit | Investor | 2 years | 270,000 KES | 60 business days | Multiple | Portal |
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Information
Capital
Nairobi
Population
56,800,000
Currency
Kenyan shilling (KES KSh)
Languages
Swahili, English
Continent
Africa
Calling code
+254
Timezone
Africa/Nairobi
Area
580,367 km²
Government
Presidential republic
National day
December 12 - Jamhuri Day
Internet domain
.ke
About
Kenya is an East African country renowned for its geographic diversity including savannas, lakes, and mountains like Mount Kenya. It features a dynamic economy with sustained growth of 4.9% in 2025 per the 2026 Budget Policy Statement. The government implements the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda for development.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid walking alone at night
- Do not display valuables
Terrorism(Medium)
- Monitor official alerts
- Avoid crowds in risk areas
Transport
- Use official taxis
- Avoid matatus at night
Natural risks(Seasonal floods and droughts)
- Follow weather forecasts
- Prepare an emergency kit
Health(Improving system with Social Health Authority covering over 21 million people)
- Yellow fever, hepatitis, typhoid vaccines
- Bottled water, anti-mosquito measures
Practical tips
- Register with the MFA's STEP program
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- Secure passport copy
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Nairobi · estimated in October 2026
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
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unsafe
10-15% in restaurants
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Guides to prepare your trip
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Kenya?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Kenya across 195 nationalities: 77 visa-free, 118 with an e-visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Kenya visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 30 USD (Kenya eTA). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Is it dangerous to travel to Kenya?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Moderate to high risk depending on regions, with urban crime and terrorist threats in certain border areas.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Kenya?▾
The official currency is Kenyan shilling (KES KSh). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Kenya?▾
The capital of Kenya is Nairobi. The main spoken languages are: Swahili, English.
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