Kenya Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
To enter Kenya, your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the entry date and have at least two blank pages.
Visas
All foreign nationals — except those from Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda — are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Kenya for tourism, business, or other purposes. Authorities recommend applying at least two weeks before departure. In addition, travellers must complete the International Travellers Health Surveillance Form online before arrival.
Please note that the Kenya eTA is not a visa. Nationals of certain countries are still required to apply for an eVisa to enter Kenya. For a full list of countries whose citizens require a visa, visit https://immigration.ecitizen.go.ke.
Types and Cost
Kenya single-entry electronic tourist visa: US $51.
Kenya single-entry eTA: US $32.50.
Application to
Kenya visa: apply via immigration.ecitizen.go.ke.
Kenya eTA: apply via www.etakenya.go.ke/en.
Kenya International Travellers Health Surveillance Form: www.ears.health.go.ke.
Working days
Processing of a tourist electronic visa takes about three working days.
Processing of an eTA takes three working days, but applying at least two weeks before your intended travel date is advisable.
Sufficient Funds
Visitors may be required to show proof of sufficient funds.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Kenya Embassy in the USA
Telephone: +1 202 387 6101
Website: http://www.kenyaembassydc.org/
Address: , 2249 R Street NW, Washington, 20008,
Opening times:
Mon-Thu 0900-1600, Fri 0900-1300.
Kenya High Commission in the UK
Telephone: +44 20 7636 2371/5.
Website: http://kenyahighcom.org.uk/
Address: Marylebone, 45 Portland Place, London, W1B 1AS,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri: applications 0930-1200, collections 1400-1530.
British High Commission in Kenya
Telephone: + 254 20 287 3000.
Website: http://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-nairobi
Address: P.O. Box 30465-00100, Upper Hill Road, Nairobi, ,
Opening times:
Mon-Thu: 0700-1600; Fri: 0700-1300.
