Visa for Turkey from Kenya: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes, holders of a Kenyan passport must apply for a consular visa to travel to Türkiye. The visa must be obtained before departure through the relevant Turkish embassy or consulate. The associated length of stay is 90 days.

The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.

• Government feeNot published in a source we can verify

  Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.

• Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator

  Only when the post uses an external centre. The amount is set locally and we do not publish a figure we cannot verify.

• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top

  Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.

• ExtrasVariable

  Courier return, SMS tracking, compliant photo, insurance, sworn translation or legalisation, depending on what the post requires.

We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.

A typical file includes an application form, photographs, proof of accommodation, proof of financial resources, and insurance documents. The consular authority may request additional documents depending on your circumstances. For the exact document list and applicable fees, consult the official portal or the relevant embassy.

Book an appointment with the relevant Turkish embassy or consulate before your departure. Complete the required application form and submit your file at the appointment, following the instructions of the consular authority. Check the official portal or the relevant embassy for the applicable procedure.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Kenya, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Kenya but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Processing times vary and depend in particular on the consular authority's review of the application. Submit your application well ahead of your intended travel plans, taking this variability into account. Do not purchase tickets before the visa has been granted.

An incomplete application, insufficient supporting documents, or inconsistent information can complicate the review of a file. Check that the form, photographs, and supporting documents match the official instructions. Do not assume that having an appointment means that a visa will be issued.