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Kenya visit visa requirements
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Summary
Kenya destination guide
Verified 22 September 2026
- Visit routes
- eVisa/VOA/embassy/visa-free (nationality-specific)
This is the Kenya hub. Pick a passport below for a pair page. Rules differ by nationality.
Kenya requires most travellers to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) via etakenya.go.ke before travel, with published exemptions. This replaced the prior eVisa model for many categories — verify current rules on the official eTA site.
Checklist
Document requirements
Online eTA application, passport bio data, photo, supporting docs as portal requires, payment.
Official only
How to apply
You will leave VisitVisaInfo for an official government or designated VAC website.
Check another passport
The flight animation takes you to the guide for the countries you pick.
Official statistics
Visa ratio
Not officially published
A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.
By passport
Status recorded for common passports
- PakistanGenerally eTA required unless exempt — check etakenya.go.keETA / ETIAS
- IndiaGenerally eTA required unless exempt — check etakenya.go.keETA / ETIAS
- BangladeshGenerally eTA required unless exempt — check etakenya.go.keETA / ETIAS
- NigeriaGenerally eTA required unless exempt — check etakenya.go.keETA / ETIAS
- PhilippinesGenerally eTA required unless exempt — check etakenya.go.keETA / ETIAS
- EgyptGenerally eTA required unless exempt — check etakenya.go.keETA / ETIAS
- United Arab EmiratesGenerally eTA required unless exempt — check etakenya.go.keETA / ETIAS
- Saudi ArabiaGenerally eTA required unless exempt — check etakenya.go.keETA / ETIAS
- United KingdomGenerally eTA required unless exempt — check etakenya.go.keETA / ETIAS
- United StatesGenerally eTA required unless exempt — check etakenya.go.keETA / ETIAS
- CanadaGenerally eTA required unless exempt — check etakenya.go.keETA / ETIAS
- ChinaGenerally eTA required unless exempt — check etakenya.go.keETA / ETIAS
- TurkeyGenerally eTA required unless exempt — check etakenya.go.keETA / ETIAS
- IndonesiaGenerally eTA required unless exempt — check etakenya.go.keETA / ETIAS
- BrazilGenerally eTA required unless exempt — check etakenya.go.keETA / ETIAS
Quick answers
FAQ
What visit permissions does Kenya use?
Kenya is recorded with these visit routes: eVisa/VOA/embassy/visa-free (nationality-specific). Which one applies depends on the passport. Confirm it on the official links on this page.
Where do I apply for a Kenya visit visa?
Apply only on an official site. This page links to Kenya eTA (official), Immigration Kenya.
Is a Kenya visa refusal rate published?
Not officially published for Kenya in this research pack.