Kenya visa-free entry for citizens of Egypt: 2026 entry rules
No, citizens of Egypt do not need a visa for a short stay in Kenya (up to 60 days).
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Travellers from Egypt do not apply for a visa for a tourist stay in Kenya, but border control still asks for a file.
Our guide to the Kenya visa from Egypt
Citizens of Egypt can enter Kenya visa-free for a short tourist stay of up to 60 days, and since 2025 they no longer need to apply for an eTA either: no online formality is required before departure.
In 2025, Kenya exempted citizens of Egypt from the Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), with the measure in force since July 2025. For a tourist trip to Kenya on a passport from Egypt, there is no online form and nothing to pay before departure. What remains to check is passport validity, the length of stay and any documents requested on arrival.
Do you need a visa?
No. Holders of a passport from Egypt need neither a visa nor an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) for a short tourist stay in Kenya. Kenya lifted this requirement in 2025 for citizens of most African countries, including Egypt, and the change has applied since July 2025. The permitted stay is 60 days at most. For a longer stay, work or study, check with the Kenyan immigration service (immigration.go.ke) or the Kenyan embassy.
How long can citizens of Egypt stay in Kenya?
60 days
Visa-free entry allows a stay of 60 days. To stay longer, study or work, a visa is generally required.
Timing and tips
No advance application is needed, so there is no processing time to plan for. Check your passport's validity well before departure and look at immigration.go.ke shortly before you travel, as entry rules can change. Note your entry date so that you do not exceed the 60 days allowed. Your airline may also check your documents at boarding: if staff ask for an eTA, point out that travellers from Egypt have been exempt since 2025.
What to show at the border of Kenya
Visa-free entry is not automatic: border officers can refuse boarding or entry if the file is incomplete. Expect to be able to show:
- Valid passport
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
A usual minimum, not the official list: check it against the official source before you travel.
Entry requirements
On arrival, present a valid passport issued by Egypt; the remaining validity required is set by the Kenyan immigration service. Immigration officers may ask for a return or onward ticket, an accommodation address or proof of sufficient funds: these are not always requested, but it is wise to carry them. Health requirements, including vaccinations, may vary with your itinerary. Check the rules in force on the Kenyan immigration website, immigration.go.ke, before you travel.
Documents and fees
There is no visa or eTA fee to pay for a short tourist stay, since neither is required of travellers from Egypt. Do not pay any website selling a “Kenya eTA” or a “Kenya visa” for this trip: it does not match any required step. Keep your passport at hand and, if possible, your accommodation booking and return ticket. For any other tax or formality, only the official source (immigration.go.ke) is authoritative.
Common mistakes
Relying on outdated information: many websites and guides still say the eTA is mandatory for travellers from Egypt, which has not been the case since 2025. Another mix-up: travellers of other nationalities must still apply for the eTA before leaving for Kenya, and their instructions do not apply to you. Finally, staying beyond the 60 days allowed puts you in breach of Kenyan immigration rules; any question about a longer stay should go to the Kenyan immigration service before your permitted stay ends.
Other visa types for Kenya
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Kenya from Egypt?▾
No. Travellers from Egypt can enter Kenya without a visa for a tourist stay (allowed duration: 60 days).
What other visa types exist for Kenya?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Kenya offers among others: Class D Work Permit, Student Pass, Spouse permit, Class K Retirement permit, Class G Investor permit.
Data verified on 28/10/2026 · Our methodology
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