🇰🇪 Kenya visa requirements
Who needs a visa, an e-visa or an eTA to enter Kenya, what to prepare, and where to apply officially.
Heads up: Kenya asks nearly everyone to apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorisation before they fly, even where no visa is needed. Citizens of East African Community states are exempt.
| Passport | Entry rule |
|---|---|
| Nigerian | eTA required |
| Ghanaian | eTA required |
| South African | eTA required |
| Egyptian | eTA required |
| British | eTA required |
| American | eTA required |
| Canadian | eTA required |
Key rules for Kenya were checked against Kenyan embassy eTA guidance in October 2026. Individual passport results come from Passport Index data as of February 2026, corrected where official sources disagreed. Faylo is not an embassy or immigration adviser.
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Do I need a visa for Kenya?
It depends on your passport. The table above covers the passports most Faylo travellers hold; use the checker for any other. Whatever the result, confirm it on Kenya eTA portal before you pay or book.
Where do I apply for a Kenya visa?
Use the official site: Kenya eTA portal (https://etakenya.go.ke). Government sites don't charge for the form itself — only the visa fee. Be careful with look-alike sites and agents who bundle the fee with their own.
How long before I travel should I apply?
Allow more time than you think you need: online approvals can take days, and embassy visas can take weeks. Start at least a few weeks before you fly, and don't buy non-refundable flights until you have the approval.