Kenya

Visa Requirements for Kenyan Citizens

The Kenyan passport ranks 64th in the world. It lets its holders travel to many countries and explore popular destinations around the world.

Kenyan citizens can visit 9 countries without a visa. They can also apply online for an eVisa ou Autorisation de voyage électronique (AVE) pour entrer 52 countries. In addition, they can get a Visa à l'arrivée (VOA) en 15 pays.

For countries that require a regular visa, travelers must visit the ambassade ou consulat. Some countries also let applicants book appointments online before visiting in person.

No matter the destination, every Kenyan traveler must have a passport that is valid for at least six (6) months from the date they plan to enter the country. 

Visa rules are different for each country. It’s best to check the latest visa policy and entry requirements before you start your trip or application process.

Countries Offering eVisa and ETA to Kenyans

Un eVisa is a digital visa that you can apply for en ligne, without visiting the destination country’s embassy or consulate. You can save it on your smartphone or print it and show it at the airport upon arrival.

Un ETA (autorisation électronique de voyage) is a travel permit that allows you to enter a country without getting a visa beforehand. When you arrive, you can receive your visa directly from the immigration authorities.

Tout comme le eVisa, Vous pouvez demander une ETA online and get the approval by email. To keep it valid, you must enter the country within the specified timeframe. If that time passes, the ETA becomes invalid, and you’ll need to apply again.

The following are 52 countries that provide eVisa and ETA options for Kenyan passport holders:

Pays où le visa électronique est obligatoire (47)

  • Albanie
  • Australie
  • Bahreïn
  • Bhoutan
  • Bolivie
  • Burkina Faso
  • Cambodge
  • Cameroun
  • Colombie
  • Djibouti
  • Équateur
  • El Salvador
  • Guinée équatoriale
  • Gabon
  • Géorgie
  • Guinée
  • Inde
  • Indonésie
  • L'Iran
  • Japon
  • Jordanie
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kirghizistan
  • Laos
  • Libye
  • Madagascar
  • Moldavie
  • Mongolie
  • Maroc
  • Mozambique
  • Myanmar
  • Népal
  • Nigéria
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Fédération de Russie
  • Sao Tomé et Principe
  • Sierra Leone
  • Afrique du Sud
  • Corée du Sud
  • Suriname
  • Taïwan
  • Tadjikistan
  • Thaïlande
  • Togo
  • Émirats arabes unis
  • Vietnam

Pays requis pour l'eTA (5)

  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée
  • Philippines
  • Seychelles
  • Sri Lanka

Destinations du visa à l'arrivée

A Visa à l'arrivée (VoA) is a type of visa that travelers can apply for after arriving at the destination country’s airport or border.

Immigration authorities may change the VoA rules from time to time, so it’s best to check the up-to-date policy for your destination country before traveling.

The countries listed below offer a Visa on Arrival (VoA) to Kenyan citizens:

VoA - Visa à l'arrivée - Pays (15)

  • Cap Vert
  • Comores
  • Congo
  • Guinée-Bissau
  • Macao
  • Maldives
  • Mali
  • Mauritanie
  • Palau
  • Sainte-Lucie
  • Samoa
  • Sénégal
  • Soudan
  • Timor-Leste
  • Tuvalu

Destinations sans visa

The Kenyan passport holds the 64th position globally. With this, Kenyan citizens can visit 36 countries without applying for a visa. 

Here is a list of countries that Kenyan citizens can visit visa-free:

Pays sans visa (36)

  • Antigua et Barbuda
  • Bahamas
  • Barbade
  • Bénin
  • Botswana
  • Burundi
  • Cuba
  • Dominique
  • Erythrée
  • Eswatini
  • Éthiopie
  • Fidji
  • Gambie
  • Ghana
  • Grenade
  • Haïti
  • Hong Kong
  • Jamaïque
  • Kiribati
  • Lesotho
  • Malawi
  • Malaisie
  • Maurice
  • Micronésie
  • Namibie
  • Rwanda
  • Saint-Kitts-et-Nevis
  • Singapour
  • Sud Soudan
  • Saint-Vincent-et-les-Grenadines
  • Tanzanie
  • Trinité-et-Tobago
  • Ouganda
  • Vanuatu
  • Zambie
  • Zimbabwe

Destinations soumises à l'obligation de visa

Kenyan citizens need a visa autocollant se rendre à 95 countries. You can apply for the visa en ligne ou hors ligne, depending on the country’s rules.

For some countries, you can apply online without going to the embassy or sending your passport by mail. This depends on the country’s visa policy.

Le offline process means you must visit the embassy or consulate to submit your documents, visa form, and passport.

Le length of the visa depends on the type de visa et le reason for your travel. It is advisable to review the visa requirements carefully before submitting your application.

These are the countries that Kenyan citizens need a visa to visit:

Pays pour lesquels un visa est exigé (95)

  • Afganistan
  • Algérie
  • Andorre
  • Angola
  • Argentine
  • Arménie
  • Autriche
  • Azerbaïdjan
  • Bangladesh
  • Bélarus
  • Belgique
  • Belize
  • Bosnie et Herzégovine
  • Brésil
  • Brunei
  • Bulgarie
  • Canada
  • République centrafricaine
  • Tchad
  • Chili
  • Chine
  • Congo
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatie
  • Chypre
  • République tchèque
  • Danemark
  • République dominicaine
  • Égypte
  • Estonie
  • Finlande
  • France
  • Allemagne
  • Grèce
  • Guatemala
  • Guyane
  • Honduras
  • Hongrie
  • Islande
  • L'Irak
  • Irlande
  • Israël
  • Italie
  • Kosovo
  • Koweït
  • Lettonie
  • Liban
  • Libéria
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lituanie
  • Luxembourg
  • Malte
  • Îles Marshall
  • Mexique
  • Monaco
  • Monténégro
  • Nauru
  • Pays-Bas
  • Nouvelle-Zélande
  • Nicaragua
  • Niger
  • Corée du Nord
  • Macédoine du Nord
  • Norvège
  • Territoires palestiniens
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Pérou
  • Pologne
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Roumanie
  • Saint-Marin
  • Arabie Saoudite
  • Serbie
  • Slovaquie
  • Slovénie
  • Îles Salomon
  • Somalie
  • Espagne
  • Suède
  • Suisse
  • Syrie
  • Tonga
  • Tunisie
  • Turkménistan
  • Turquie
  • Ukraine
  • Royaume-Uni
  • États-Unis d'Amérique
  • Uruguay
  • Ouzbékistan
  • Cité du Vatican
  • Venezuela
  • Yémen

General Visa Requirements for Kenyan Citizens

The visa requirements are almost the same for all countries and nationals. Here are the requirements that Kenyan citizens must meet when applying for a visa:

  • Passeport en cours de validité : Une validité Kenyan passport avec au moins six (6) mois de validité from the date of entry.
  • Formulaire de demande de visa : Fill out a visa application form. For eVisas et eTAs, Kenyans can complete the form en ligne. For traditional visas, they must fill out an offline form at the embassy or consulate. At this stage, applicants must submit the documents requis et détails du voyage as needed.
  • Photographie : One or more recent passport-size photos (taken within the last three months) with a white background. The face must be clearly visible in the photographs.
  • Billets d'avion : Some countries may ask for proof of travel, y compris flight bookings et return tickets.
  • Preuve d'hébergement/séjour : As proof of where the traveler will stay, applicants may need to provide a hotel booking confirmation ou le address of relatives or friends where they plan to stay.

Partenaires avec lesquels nous travaillons

Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs
Directorate of Immigration Services

Questions fréquemment posées

How many countries can we visit with a Kenyan passport?

Kenyan citizens can travel to 198 countries worldwide with their passports. Out of these, they can visit 36 countries visa-free, as the Kenyan passport ranks 64th globally.

Which country visa is free for Kenyans?

Kenyan citizens can visit 36 countries without a visa. The list of these countries is provided above.

Can a Kenyan hold three passports?

No, Kenyan citizens are not allowed to hold three Kenyan passports at the same time. However, a person may hold passports from other countries if they have dual citizenship, as permitted by Kenyan law.

Quel est le meilleur moyen de prouver sa citoyenneté ?

The best proof of Kenyan citizenship is a valid Kenyan passport. Other accepted documents include a Kenyan national ID card, birth certificate, or certificate of citizenship issued by the Kenyan government.

Can a Kenyan have dual citizenship?

Yes, Kenyan law allows dual citizenship. This means a Kenyan can be a citizen of Kenya and another country at the same time. But they must declare their dual citizenship to the Kenyan government.

Do Kenyan citizens face transit visa requirements?

Transit visa rules vary by country. Some require one, while others allow Kenyans to pass through without it. Check the transit policy before traveling.

Do Kenyan citizens need travel insurance when applying for visas?

Yes, many countries require travel insurance when applying for a visa. Travel insurance should cover medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and repatriation for the entire duration of your stay.

Can I renew my Kenyan passport abroad?

Yes, you can renew your Kenyan passport while abroad. You need to visit the nearest Kenyan embassy or consulate, fill out the passport renewal form, and provide the required documents and payment.

What should I do if I lose my Kenyan passport abroad?

If you lose your Kenyan passport abroad, report the loss immediately to the local police and get a police report. Then, contact the nearest Kenyan embassy or consulate to apply for an emergency travel document or a replacement passport.

  • Informations mises à jour le :
  • novembre 6, 2025