How to get eVisa for Kenya
Complete online application
Prepare your passport and fill in our simple online form in less than 5 minutes
Receive your travel visa
We will send you your approved visa in a few days, without you having to go anywhere!
Start your journey
Show your passport and the visa we sent you when you arrive at your destination.
Requirements for Kenya's Visa
For the tourist eVisa, or the East African visa you will need:
- A copy of your valid passport
- A recent photograph
- A copy of your hotel reservation in Kenya
- A copy of your air ticket
- An email address to receive the visa
- A bank card to make payment
For the transit eVisa, in addition to the above documents, you must also submit your travel itinerary.
If any of these elements are missing, your application will be saved so that you can complete at a later stage.
Kenya eVisas are online visas that can be processed from any electronic device, without the need to go to an embassy. These applications have been simplified in Visagov to assist the user with processing, and reduce the possibility of rejection due to errors on the form.
Once you receive your approved visa, you must print it out and present it together with your passport at the arrival airport in Kenya.
Do you need more information? See our complete guide: How to get a visa for Kenya
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Do I need a visa for Kenya?
Citizens of the Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Brunei, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Jamaica, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Mauritius, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, San Marino, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore are exempt from visa requirements, Solomon Islands, South Africa, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Zambia and Zimbabwe whose stay does not exceed three months, also citizens of Malaysia whose stay does not exceed 30 days.
Anyway, you can check if you need a visa in our eligibility verifier.
Can I apply for visas to Kenya for my family members?
Yes, you only need to fill in your personal details and have the necessary documentation to complete the form. You can fill in the application with the data of up to 10 people per group.
How long is the e-visa valid for Kenya?
Kenya e-visa allows a single entry for a maximum of 90 days from the date of approval.
What should I do once I complete the Kenya e-visa application form?
Once you have completed and paid for the application, you do not have to do anything else. When your visa is approved, we will send you the document. Please print it out before you travel.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kenya?
Yes, you can get a visa on arrival at the airport. However, we recommend that you apply for an electronic visa to ensure that your authorization is approved before you travel.
How long does it take to obtain a visa for Kenya?
Once you have all the necessary documentation, completing the form will only take 5 minutes, the visa will be approved within 7 working days. Once the visa is approved, we will email it to you.
Is the yellow fever vaccine mandatory for Kenya?
Not normally, unless you come from a country with a high risk of transmission. However, vaccinations against hepatitis A + B and typhoid are recommended for all travellers, as well as rabies vaccination for travellers who may come into contact with animals.
What happens once the e-visa application for Kenya has been submitted?
Once you have completed your application, our team of visa experts will review it and process it with the Kenyan government. When it is approved, we will send you the document by email.
Can I work in Kenya with the e-visa?
No. If you want to work or study in Kenya, you must apply for a specific visa.
What are the processing times and prices to obtain the e-visa for Kenya?
The cost is different according to the type of visa that we select on one hand we have the tourist visa, with unique entrance of 90 days, the total cost of fees and processing is 81, 53 US$/£ and on the other hand we have the transit visa, its total cost of fees and processing is: 50, 00 US$/£.
The time it takes to obtain the approved visa is 7 working days.
Check your eligibility
Use our visa checker to find out if you match with the requirements.
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eVisa for Kenya: More information
To travel to Kenya, all foreign nationals from an eligible country can apply for an electronic visa (eVisa).
The only 2 countries exempted from applying for a visa are its neighbours Uganda and Zambia, whose citizens can travel to the country with their passport only. Citizens of Yemen are prohibited from entering Kenya.
The Kenya Tourism eVisa allows travel to the country for a maximum stay of 90 days, at a single entry.
The transit eVisa allows a maximum stay in the country of 72 hours.
The East Africa Visa allows travel to Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda on a single visa, for a maximum of 90 days. You can leave and enter all 3 countries mentioned as many times as needed during the validity period of the visa.