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DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
The Kenya e-Visa is an authorization document issued in PDF format that allows visitors to travel into Kenya via a designated port of entry. It was created in 2015 by the Kenyan Department of Immigration Services for ease of entry into Kenya, allowing visitors to apply for a visa online without needing to visit a Kenyan diplomatic mission. It is valid for 90 days after issued and may be used for a single entry.
Check out the FAQs below to see if the borders of Kenya are currently open for travelers of your nationality. If you’re ready to get started on your journey to Kenya, apply for the Kenya e-Visa now.
WHO CAN ENTER KENYA WITH THIS DOCUMENT
All foreign citizens wishing to travel to Kenya will need to obtain an e-Visa, except citizens from countries who are exempt. See the FAQs for the full list of countries whose citizens are exempt from the e-Visa requirement for Kenya.
Applicants who are aged 16 years and below do not need to submit a visa application. Only their valid transport documents will be required at the point of entry.
OBTAIN THE KENYA SELF-DECLARATION
To apply for this travel document, you’ll need to provide some personal information and details about your intended stay in Kenya. You must also have a confirmed flight ticket before submitting the form.
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 specific quarantine requirements or other health guidelines for Kenya that you need to follow on arrival.
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
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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- Standard processing: 5 Business Days.
- Rush Processing: 2 Business Days.
- Super Rush Processing: 5 hours.
- You must be 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
- 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 for a Visa. Our online application is a quick Kenya visa application form to obtain 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.
Get started on your application for the Kenya e-Visa today.
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It is the responsibility of each passenger to check these regulations before traveling to the selected destination.
Get started on your trip to Kenya by applying for the e-Visa today.
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, Gambia, Grenada, Jamaica, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia (For less than 30 days stay), Maldives, Mauritius, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Island, South Africa (For less than 30 days stay), Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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.
Apply for your e-Visa here.

We can process applications for travelers from 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, Cote 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, Sao Tome and Principe, 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.
If you’re ready to begin your preparations for your trip to Kenya, apply for the Self-Declaration Form.
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.
You only need to complete a 14-day quarantine if you test positive for coronavirus.
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.
You can apply for the Kenya e-Visa here.
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