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Kenya passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Kenya passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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39Visa-free
35eVisa
29Visa on arrival
95Visa required

Kenya passport at a glance

With a Kenya passport you can enter 39 destinations visa-free and 29 with a visa on arrival, so 68 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 35 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 95 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Kenya

Do Kenya passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Kenya passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free (90 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Kenya passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa2014910
Asia4101720
Europe00342
North America111110
Oceania4325
South America0138

Longest visa-free stays

Where Kenya passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 39
eVisa 35
Visa on arrival 29
Visa required 95

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Kenya passport holders visit without a visa?

Kenya passport holders can visit 39 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Philippines, Tanzania, Rwanda and others. Adding the 29 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 68 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Kenya passport holders?

29 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Kenya passport holders, including Indonesia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Jordan, Senegal, Cape Verde, Bolivia and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Kenya passport holders travel with an eVisa?

35 destinations let Kenya passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman, Colombia, Ecuador and others.

Do Kenya passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Kenya passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Kenya passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Kenya passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Kenya passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Kenya passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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