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Kenya visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 198 can travel to Kenya without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Kenya: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Kenya?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States eTA required –
United Kingdom eTA required –
India eTA required –
Philippines eTA required –
Nigeria eTA required –
Pakistan eTA required –
Canada eTA required –
Australia eTA required –
China eTA required –
Germany eTA required –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 46/46
Asia 50/50
Africa 53/53
North America 23/23
South America 12/12
Oceania 14/14

Working remotely from Kenya? The Kenya digital nomad visa requires Not stated on the official portal.

Passports that can enter Kenya visa-free

7 passports

Passports that need an eTA for Kenya

191 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Kenya?

It depends on your passport. 7 passports can enter Kenya visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 191 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Kenya without a visa?

7 passports can enter Kenya visa-free, including Burundi, DR Congo, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.

Holding a Kenya passport? See where the Kenya passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Kenya before you book.