Visa Requirements for Entering Kenya

Electronic visitor visa

Mandatory

Electronic visitor visa

Travelers need a visa to visit Kenya for Business or Tourism. An eVisa is the fastest and easiest way of obtaining a visa for Kenya because travelers can submit their application and supporting documents online. Once the application is approved, travelers receive their eVisa confirmation electronically.
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East African visitor visa

Mandatory

East African visitor visa

This visa is for travelers visiting Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda for tourism during one trip. Travelers can travel freely between these three countries, entering and exiting each country multiple times. Travelers must start their trip in Kenya. The visa becomes invalid if travelers travel outside of these countries. An eVisa is the fastest and easiest way of obtaining a visa for Kenya because travelers can submit their application and supporting documents online. Once the application is approved, travelers receive their eVisa confirmation electronically.
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Electronic transit visa

Mandatory

Electronic transit visa

A transit visa allows travelers to connect through Kenya to other destinations for 72 hours or less. Travelers connecting without leaving the airport don't need to apply for transit visas. An eVisa is the fastest and easiest way of obtaining a visa for Kenya because travelers can submit their application and supporting documents online. Once the application is approved, travelers receive their eVisa confirmation electronically.
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Visa may be required

Mandatory

Visa may be required

Travelers don’t need a visa for a single entry for 30 days to visit Kenya for Business or Tourism. To visit Kenya for Tourism purposes for more than 30 days, an eVisa is required.
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Visitor visa

Mandatory

Visitor visa

Travelers need a visa to visit Kenya for Business or Tourism. A paper or embassy visa is the only visa available for travelers visiting Kenya. The visa is typically a stamp or sticker added to the passport. Travelers must obtain this visa from a local embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.
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Visa may be required

Mandatory

Visa may be required

Travelers don’t need a visa for a single entry for 30 days to visit Kenya for Business or Tourism. To visit Kenya for Tourism purposes for more than 30 days, a Visa is required.
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Visa is not required