🇸🇷 Suriname passport 🇰🇪 Kenya
Travel authorisation needed
An online approval you must hold before you board
Suriname passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation for Kenya — an online approval you apply for and must hold before you board.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay, fee or processing time for this route — check the official page before you apply.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Getting a travel authorisation for Kenya
What this usually involves for a travel authorisation — not a checklist researched for Suriname passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 6 items
- Scanned copy of passport bio-data page
- Recent passport-sized photo (white background)
- Travel itinerary / flight details
- Proof of accommodation
- Valid email address for delivery
- Credit/debit card for payment
Steps 6 steps
- Visit the official eVisa portal for the destination country
- Create an account and complete the online application form
- Upload required documents and photo
- Pay the visa fee online
- Wait for approval email — processing time varies by country
- Download and print your eVisa approval to show at immigration
Before you board for Kenya
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for at least 6 months
- Onward or return ticket Recommended
- Proof of funds Recommended
- Travel insurance Recommended
- Yellow fever RequiredRequired for all travelers; certificate checked on arrival
- Malaria prophylaxis RequiredMalaria 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
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
Official sources
Always confirm with Kenya's own government before you travel:
- Kenya official visa information ↗ evisa.go.ke
- Kenya embassies & consulates ↗ mfa.go.ke
Keep going
About Kenya
The Great Migration, red-earthed savannahs, and the cradle of humanity
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Currency
- Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- Language
- Swahili, English
- Time zone
- EAT (UTC+3)
- Best time to visit
- July – October (wildebeest migration), January – February
Common questions
Do Suriname citizens need a visa to visit Kenya?
Suriname passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation for Kenya — an online approval you apply for and must hold before you board.
How long can Suriname passport holders stay in Kenya?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Kenya's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Kenya visa cost for Suriname citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Kenya's official visa information before you apply.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Kenya?
Valid for at least 6 months
Does Kenya give visas to Suriname citizens?
Kenya requires Suriname citizens to hold an electronic travel authorisation, applied for online and approved before you board.
Where can Suriname citizens find official Kenya visa information?
On Kenya's official site: https://evisa.go.ke