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Kenya visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Kenya? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Eastern Africa | Continent: Africa

Kenya flag
7Visa-free
191eVisa
0Visa on arrival
0Visa required

Kenya entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 7 can enter Kenya visa-free and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 191 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure.

7 of 198 passports can travel to Kenya without arranging anything before departure.

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Kenya entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Kenya
United States of AmericaeVisa
United KingdomeVisa
CanadaeVisa
AustraliaeVisa
GermanyeVisa
FranceeVisa
IndiaeVisa
ChinaeVisa
NigeriaeVisa
South AfricaeVisa
BrazileVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Kenya visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Kenya.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa70460
Asia00510
Europe00450
North America00230
Oceania00140
South America00120

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 7
eVisa 191

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Kenya?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 7 can enter visa-free and 191 need an eVisa. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Kenya without a visa?

7 passports have visa-free access to Kenya, including Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Dem. Rep. Congo, S. Sudan, Somalia and Uganda.

Does Kenya offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Kenya. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Can I apply for a Kenya eVisa online?

191 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Kenya. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Kenya?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 7 can enter Kenya visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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