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Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Bangladesh 
Kenya Bangladesh passport holders do not need a traditional visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.
No visa, but an eTA is required
- Entry requirement
- eTA required
- Maximum stay
- Check on entry
- Apply before travel
- Yes
- Last updated
- February 2026
What Bangladesh passport holders need to do
- Apply on the official government website or app before you book non-refundable travel.
- Pay the fee and wait for approval, which usually arrives by email within minutes to a few days.
- Travel with the same passport you used in the application.
Bangladesh is one of 191 passports in the “eta required” group for Kenya. See the full Kenya visa requirements for every passport.
Other easy destinations in Africa for Bangladesh passport holders
Kenya is one of 2 destinations in the “eta required” group for the Bangladesh passport, which ranks #88 worldwide with a mobility score of 36. Of 54 destinations in Africa, 14 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Gambia | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Rwanda | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Seychelles | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Burundi | Visa on arrival | – |
 Cape Verde | Visa on arrival | – |
 Comoros | Visa on arrival | – |
 Djibouti | Visa on arrival | – |
 Ghana | Visa on arrival | – |
 Guinea-Bissau | Visa on arrival | – |
 Madagascar | Visa on arrival | – |
 Mauritania | Visa on arrival | – |
 Sierra Leone | Visa on arrival | – |
Frequently asked questions
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Bangladesh passport holders do not need a traditional visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.
Do Kenya citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?
Kenya passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Bangladesh.
Kenya visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Kenya before you book.