When traveling to Kenya, there are specific passport and visa requirements that you should be aware of:
Passport Requirements
- Validity: Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Kenya.
- Blank Pages: It should have at least two blank pages for entry and exit stamps.
- Condition: The passport should be in good condition, without any damage or missing pages.
Visa Requirements
1. Visa Types: Travelers can apply for different types of visas depending on the purpose of their visit, such as:
- Tourist Visa: For those visiting Kenya for tourism or leisure.
- Business Visa: For travelers visiting for business purposes.
- Transit Visa: For those passing through Kenya to another destination.
- East Africa Tourist Visa: A multiple-entry visa that allows travel between Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda.
2. Visa Application
- Online Application: Most travelers are required to apply for an eVisa through the official Kenya eVisa website before traveling. The process is straightforward and typically requires uploading a passport-sized photo and a copy of the passport’s bio-data page.
- Visa on Arrival: As of January 1, 2021, Kenya no longer issues visas on arrival. All travelers must apply for their visa online in advance.
3. Visa Validity
Tourist visas are usually valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. It is advisable to
apply for a visa within three months of your intended travel date.
4. Visa Fees: The fees for a Kenyan visa varies depending on the type of visa.
Additional Considerations
- Yellow Fever Vaccination: Travelers coming from countries with a risk of yellow fever must
provide proof of yellow fever vaccination. The certificate should be obtained at least 10 days before
arrival. - COVID-19 Requirements: Due to the pandemic, travelers should check for any updated travel
restrictions, quarantine rules, or COVID-19 testing requirements before traveling to Kenya.
Always check the most recent information on the Kenyan government’s official immigration website or
consult with your local embassy before planning your trip to ensure compliance with all requirements.
Kenyan in the United States
- Washington, D.C.
- 2249 R St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20008, USA
- +1 202 387 6101
- info@kenyaembassydc.org
- www.kenyaembassydc.org
- http://www.kenyaembassydc.org
Kenya's High Commission in the UK
- London, United Kingdom
- 45 Portland Place, London, W1B 1AS, UK
- +44 20 7636 2371
- info@kenyahighcom.org.uk
- www.kenyahighcom.org.uk
- http://www.kenyahighcom.org.uk
Embassy of Kenya in Canada
- Ottawa, Canada
- 415 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6R4, Canada
- +1 613 563 1773
- kenyahighcommission@rogers.com
- www.kenyahighcommission.ca
- http://www.kenyahighcommission.ca
Embassy of Kenya in Germany
- Berlin, Germany
- Markgrafenstraße 63, 10969 Berlin, Germany
- +49 30 259 266 0
- office@kenyaembassyberlin.de
- www.kenyaembassyberlin.de
- www.kenyaembassyberlin.de
Kenya's High Commission in Australia
- Canberra, Australia
- 43 Culgoa Circuit, O’Malley ACT 2606, Australia
- +61 2 6273 0845
- kenrep@kenya.asn.au
- www.kenyahighcommission.com
- www.kenyahighcommission.com
Embassy of Kenya in China
- Beijing, China
- 4 Xi Liu Jie, San Li Tun, Beijing 100600, China
- +86 10 6532 3705
- beijing@mfa.go.ke
- ww.kenyaembassy.cn
- www.kenyaembassy.cn
Embassy of Kenya in India
- New Delhi, India
- D 1/27 Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India
- +91 11 2614 6531
- info@kenyahicom-delhi.or
- www.kenyahicom-delhi.org
- www.kenyahicom-delhi.org
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