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DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
The Kenya e-Visa is an authorization document issued in PDF format. With this document, visitors are eligible to travel to three countries: Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. It is valid for 90 days after issued and may be used for a Single Entry.
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WHO CAN ENTER KENYA WITH THIS DOCUMENT
Almost all foreign citizens wishing to travel to Kenya, Uganda, and/or Rwanda will need to obtain a Kenya e-Visa. See the FAQs below for a list of exempt nationalities which will not need to get the e-Visa. Additionally, applicants who are 16 years or younger do not need an e-Visa to enter.
OBTAIN THE KENYA SELF-DECLARATION
To get this document, you’ll need to provide some personal information and details about your intended stay. You must also have a confirmed flight ticket before submitting the form. While a PCR test is not required to apply for the e-Visa, all travelers must display a negative COVID-19 PCR test result upon arrival to Kenya. The test must be taken within 96 hours before departure.
DISPLAY THE DOCUMENT
When you fill out your application with iVisa.com, we’ll email you the e-Visa prior to your trip. You will need to show the document to the immigration officers once you get to the airport. It’s a good idea to carry a copy of it with you at all times while travelling.
See the FAQs for up-to-date information on the quarantine requirements for Kenya.
Required Documents to Apply
Proof of Accommodation - Must match the dates of arrival and departure from the country. This is a requirement demanded by the Government in order to issue the travel document. (if applicable)
Last Page of Passport (if applicable)
Applicant Photo
Passport Personal Details Scan
Passport Cover
Airline Confirmation
Cover Letter (if applicable)
Certificate of Incorporation (if applicable)
Work ID of host (if applicable)
Host's ID (if applicable)
Host's Passport Personal Details Scan (if applicable)
Important Instructions
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Travelers who apply for a Tourist e-Visa must have a passport that is valid for at least six months from the planned date of entry.
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The Kenya e-Visa is valid for 90 days after issued. Once you present yourself to immigration control at the port of entry, you may be issued with a stay not exceeding 90 days in Total for one Single Entry visa, which may be renewed for an additional 90 days in Total at the immigration headquarters.
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A proof of accommodation is required to obtain the travel document. The dates in this document MUST match the travel dates selected in the application. This is a requirement that is demanded by the government in order to issue the travel document.
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Each adult visitor to the Republic of Kenya is required to submit an e-Visa application.
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Applicants who are aged 16 (sixteen) years and below do not need to submit a visa application. Only their valid transport documents will be required at the point of entry.
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Engaging in any form of business or employment without a required permit or pass is not permitted.
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If you do not hold a valid passport, do not make e-Visa applications. If you just have a national ID card, you should apply through immigration services at the nearest Kenya mission.
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Please note that a visa is required prior to entry into Kenya.
NOTE: The possession of a visa is not the final authority to enter the Republic of Kenya.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This e-Visa is an authorization document that allows you to travel to Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda for up to 90 days in Total. It is valid for one Single Entry. That means if you want to enter again, you must get another Kenya e-VIsa.
We require the following to submit your application:
Proof of Accommodation - Must match the dates of arrival and departure from the country. This is a requirement demanded by the Government in order to issue the travel document. (if applicable) Last Page of Passport (if applicable) Applicant Photo Passport Personal Details Scan Passport Cover Airline Confirmation Cover Letter (if applicable) Certificate of Incorporation (if applicable) Work ID of host (if applicable) Host's ID (if applicable) Host's Passport Personal Details Scan (if applicable)
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The visa cost for Kenya e-Visa is USD 53.00. Additionally, there is a service fee of USD 40.00 for standard processing. For rush processing and super rush processing the service fee is USD 70.00 and USD 105.00, respectively.
It will depend on the method of processing you choose at the time of application:
- Standard processing: 5 Business Days.
- Rush Processing: 2 Business Days.
- Super Rush Processing: 5 hours.
Kenia e-visa is valid for 90 days after issued. An extension may be obtained by visiting the immigration headquarters once you are inside Kenya. Don’t forget you can use the Kenya e-Visa to travel to Rwanda and Uganda in addition to Kenya.
The applicant’s passport should have at least 6 months validity from the time of entry into Kenya, Rwanda, or Uganda and at least one blank page.
To apply for a Kenya e-Visa, you must meet the following conditions:
- You must be currently outside Kenya.
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date in Kenya.
- You must show confirmation of your flight leaving Kenya.
- You must show proof of your ability to support yourself during your visit.
- Your entry must not violate the security and national welfare of anyone in Kenya.
Once issued, an e-Visa to Kenya is valid for 90 days after issued. Once you present yourself to immigration control at the port of entry, you may be issued with a stay period not exceeding 90 days in Total, which may be renewed for a further 90 days in Total at the immigration headquarters. The maximum number of days a visitor may stay in Kenya is 90 days in Total.
- Fill in a simple online form. You need a scanned copy of your passport, digital photo to upload and proof of travel, such as a flight ticket).
- Complete the online payment with a Credit Card/Paypal.
- Check your application online after applying. Our online application is a quick and secure way of obtaining your e-Visa.
Yes, we will send you your payment invoice, which can be used to travel even if you don't have your e-Visa on hand.
The reason for this is that Kenya visa applications are automatically approved by the Kenyan Government after screening. At times the system becomes congested due to high volumes of applications, and this can cause some applications to be excluded in the batch approvals. When this happens, the approval will no longer be generated.
Instead, travelers will have to print copies of the visa payment invoice and use the printed copy to board the plane and for visa issuance upon arrival in Kenya. The airlines are aware of this, so the travelers will have no problem entering the country.
Remember that you are also eligible for travel to Uganda and Rwanda with your Kenya e-Visa.
iVisa.com is not affiliated with the government of Kenya. We have years of expertise in issuing government-compliant visas and travel documents, so you can feel at ease when you apply for the Kenya eVisa with iVisa.com services.
Every person who is from a country that requires a visa is obligated to pay the visa fee and obtain an e-Visa separately.
Keep in mind that your Kenya e-Visa makes you eligible to travel to Uganda and Rwanda in addition to Kenya.
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It is the responsibility of each passenger to check these regulations before traveling to the selected destination.
Kenya requires visitors to have a travel document/passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date you enter the country. Depending on your nationality, there may be additional requirements beyond the Kenya visa requirements.
Remember that your Kenya e-Visa permits you to visit the countries of Uganda and Rwanda along with Kenya.
The immigration officers at the airports verify the Kenya e-Visa on their system. However, we highly recommend you keep a copy of the e-Visa on your electronic device or preferably print it out. This is especially important in case there is a system failure at the point of entry.
All foreign citizens wishing to travel to Kenya will need to obtain an e-Visa, except citizens from countries who are exempt.
The following countries are exempt: Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brunei, Burundi, Cyprus, Darussalam, Dominica, Ethiopia, Fiji, The Gambia, Grenada, Jamaica, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia (For less than 30 days stay), Maldives, Mauritius, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Island, South Africa (For less than 30 days stay), Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
It is valid for a Single Entry only.
The Single Entry visa is issued for single entry to people whose nationalities require a visa to enter Kenya either for business, tourism, or medical reasons.
The transit visa is issued to people connecting through Kenya to other destinations for a period not exceeding 72 hours. Those catching connecting flights without leaving the airport do not need to apply for transit visas.

Yes, when your visa is used or expired you need to apply for another one in order to travel to Kenya again.
Don’t forget you are also eligible to travel to Uganda or Rwanda with your Kenya e-Visa.
They are tourism, business, education, employment, medical, religion, settlement/family, and "other.”
You can apply with iVisa.com for your Kenya e-Visa if your nationality is for one of the following countries:
Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia (Australian), Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada (Canadian), Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany (German), Greece, Greenland, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom (UK Citizens) (British), United States (US Citizens), Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen.
The Kenyan Transit Visa is only required and issued to persons connecting through Kenya to other destinations with a transit period not exceeding 72 hours. If you are staying in Kenya for longer or your transit exceeds 72 hours, obtain your e-Visa here.
Persons catching connecting flights directly without leaving the airport (international connections) do not need to apply for Transit visas.
No quarantine is necessary, unless you test positive for coronavirus or don’t have a valid negative PCR test on arrival. 14-day quarantine is obligatory only for those citizens who don’t have a negative PCR COVID-19 Test, or if the traveler displays COVID-19 symptoms. Travelers with a negative rapid test result must enter quarantine for 14 days.
Otherwise, it is required to wear masks in public spaces unless dining or adhering to social distancing in hotels, gardens or on beaches.
You will also need to fill out a health declaration that must be presented to immigration officers upon arrival in Kenya. This will give some information about your health and recent travel history in order to manage the risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
In order to exit Kenya, you must obtain a COVID-19 PCR test with a negative result and be issued a TT (Trusted Traveler) code that is verified by airlines and immigration authorities. You will receive a text message (SMS) from PanaBios as well as an email from the testing laboratory and/or from admin@panabios.org with a link to instruct you on how to generate a Travel Code. If your test result meets the standards for Kenya’s exit requirements, your Travel Code will be issued to you online.
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