🇰🇪 Kenya visa requirements
Do you need a visa for Kenya? It depends on your nationality. 51 passports can enter Kenya visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 143 need an eVisa or travel authorisation, and 0 must apply for a visa in advance. Find your passport below, or review Kenya's general entry requirements.
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Kenya entry requirements (all travellers)
| Passport validity | Valid for at least 6 months |
| Return / onward ticket | Recommended |
| Proof of funds | Recommended |
| Travel insurance | Recommended |
| Yellow fever | Required Required for all travelers; certificate checked on arrival |
| Malaria prophylaxis | Required Malaria is prevalent throughout Kenya |
| Hepatitis A | Recommended |
| Typhoid | Recommended |
| Routine vaccines | Recommended |
- ETA required for all visitors since January 2024; replaces visa on arrival
- Keep yellow fever certificate — it is checked at the airport
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation recommended
Passports that enter Kenya visa-free (51)
Citizens of these countries can enter Kenya without a visa for tourism or short stays.
eVisa / travel authorisation for Kenya (143)
These nationalities must apply online before travelling to Kenya.
Frequently asked questions
Who needs a visa to visit Kenya?
0 nationalities must obtain a visa before travelling to Kenya, while 51 can enter visa-free, 0 receive a visa on arrival and 143 apply for an eVisa or travel authorisation online. Find your nationality in the lists above for exact details.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Kenya?
Valid for at least 6 months.
Do I need proof of funds or a return ticket for Kenya?
Return/onward ticket: recommended. Proof of funds: recommended.
Is this Kenya visa information official?
No. isvisarequired.com offers general guidance compiled from public government and IATA sources, last reviewed 2026-08-25. Always confirm current requirements with Kenya's official immigration authority or nearest embassy before travel.