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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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Each adult visitor to the Republic of Kenya is required to submit an e-Visa application.

  • 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.

  • Engaging in any form of business or employment without a required permit or pass is not permitted.

  • 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.

  • 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 visitors to travel to a Kenyan entry point. Apply now to get started on your trip to Kenya.

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. You can apply for the Kenya e-Visa here if you’re ready to get started on your trip to Kenya.
It will depend on the method of processing you choose at the time of application:
  1. Standard processing: 5 Business Days.
  2. Rush Processing: 2 Business Days.
  3. Super Rush Processing: 5 hours.
Kenia e-visa is valid for 90 days after issued. An extension may be obtained by visiting NPRA once you are inside Kenya. Apply for one now.
Applicant’s passport should have at least 6-months validity from the time of entry into Kenya and at least one blank page. Get started on your journey and apply now for the e-Visa.
To apply for a Kenya e-Visa:
  1. You must be outside Kenya
  2. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date in Kenya
  3. You must show confirmation of your flight leaving Kenya
  4. You must show proof of your ability to support yourself during your visit
  5. 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. Obtain your e-Visa here.
  1. 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).
  2. Complete the online payment with a Credit Card/Paypal.
  3. 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.

iVisa 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.

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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.

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. Your journey to Kenya starts here.
The immigration officer at the airports verify the Kenya e-Visa on their system. However, we highly recommend clients to keep a copy of their e-Visa on their electronic device or preferably print it out. This is especially important in case there is a system failure at the point of entry. Apply for your Kenya e-Visa now.

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

If you are in Kenya and wish to extend your stay, you may apply for an extension at the immigration headquarters in Nairobi. Note that the maximum number of days a visitor may stay in Kenya is 6 months. Get your e-Visa here.
An account is generated for you automatically after applying for a visa. Click the link in your confirmation email to set up a password or reset here. Apply for your e-Visa to get started on your trip to Kenya.
It is valid for a Single Entry only. Get yours here.

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.

Yes, when your visa is used or expired you need to apply for another one in order to travel to Kenya again.
They are tourism, business, education, employment, medical, religion, settlement/family, and "other". Apply for the e-Visa now.
No. Unfortunately, if you make a mistake the e-visa is INVALID and you will need to apply a new one. If you do notice a mistake on your application, please contact us as soon as possible.

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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Africa is a beautiful continent, and many African countries are on people’s bucket list such as Kenya. As you can imagine, most people visit African countries to go on safaris, but the scenery is not too bad either. Nonetheless, there are a few things you should probably be aware of before your departure, and most of them regard your personal safety. While Kenya is a relatively safe country, you should always be prepared to avoid trouble. Stick around to learn a few basic things that you should keep in mind if you are thinking of visiting Kenya. First of all, as mentioned above, Kenya is a pretty safe place to visit. People there are very friendly, and you will be respected as a tourist. At the same time, however, Kenya is a poor country, so petty crimes will happen if you draw too much attention to yourself. The best thing you could do is wear clothes that do not attract attention, and you should probably leave all your jewelry at home. If you have a camera or other such devices, you should keep them away from sight when you are not using them. At the same time, it is recommended that you get a money belt to keep your cash and a copy of your passport. You never know when some poor person is desperate enough to rob you. Women are also pretty safe in Kenya. Nonetheless, you should dress modestly. You do not want to catch someone’s eye without reason, so leave your jewelry and unnecessary devices at home. Also, it would probably be a good idea not to travel alone or go out alone at night. It is better to avoid such situations than getting into trouble. Another thing you should know before traveling to Kenya is that some inoculations are in order. For one, you need to get immunized against Typhoid fever, Yellow fever, and of course, Malaria. There are a few other diseases that you should protect yourself against, such as tetanus or hepatitis A, but it is best if you ask your doctor which ones you need. Perhaps you have already had a tetanus shot in the last 10 years and do not remember. The point is that there are quite a few diseases that you can get to Kenya, and if you can prevent them beforehand, that would be excellent. You do not want to ruin your vacation because you could not be bothered to get immunized, do you? When it comes to communication, you should not have any issues. In Kenya, people speak English and Swahili. They get very excited when they hear tourist saying a few words in Swahili, so learning a few formulas could help you make more friends. However, if you do not have the time, English is just fine. You will be able to communicate with people in Kenya. This is especially important when it comes to guides. There are some strict rules when it comes to safari, and you need to be clear on every single aspect. Speaking of guides, you can explore some of Kenya on your own, but if you want to see the wildlife, a tour guide is recommended. After all, this is animals we are talking about, and you may not know the proper behavior you should adopt when you encounter them. If we are talking about predators, that is even more so. It is a fact that people have die from not listening to the tour guides. Leaving the wildlife aside, we should probably cover the food and drinks. From what we can tell, the water in Kenya is okay to drink. However, if you have a sensitive stomach, you may want to go for bottled water instead. If you want to just brush your teeth, tap water is just fine. Drinking, on the other hand, should be handled with caution. As for food, Kenya is not famous for any dishes. Not that we know of, at least. Even so, people in Kenya eat a lot of grain such as couscous and rice. They add a side of fish or other meats. But what you will love is the seasoning. Kenyans know how to season their food, and surely you will find it delicious. While we are still on the subject of food, you should probably avoid street vendors. This rule applies to many countries, and Kenya makes no exception. Street vendors do not always cook their food in sanitary conditions, and it is very easy to get sick from that. However, if you see a bunch of people, locals or foreign, that they stay in line to get food from a street vendor, you could probably eat there too. Crowded lines are always a sign of tasty and healthy food. If you have the chance, you should try and learn something about the tribes in Kenya. They have some exciting stories, and if you ask your tour guide, he can take you there and see how the tribes live. You will hear a lot of interesting stories. There are only two tribes in Kenya that tourists know of. The Massai and the Samburu tribes. They lead very simple lives, but they seem to be very happy. Their way of life will make you think about how complicated your own life is. But even so, visiting one or both tribes will be an interesting experience for you. Kenya is not a rich country. Not in wealth, anyway. However, it does have some wonderful places you can see. The wildlife and the insects are something you can stare at all day long, although we recommend that you get bug repellants. The people are friendly, the tourism there is cheap, and you can have an incredible experience. If you go on safari, surely you will want to come back. Who knows? Maybe you will choose the best time to catch some of the Great Migration. It is something that you need to witness at least once in your life.
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