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Before you book that dream safari trip to the Masai Mara, start planning beach time in Mombasa or working out which of Nairobi’s cool bars you want to enjoy a cold beer at, make sure you’ve got your visa to visit Kenya figured out.
The good news is a tourist visa for Kenya is easy to obtain for many nationalities, and most are issued promptly after an online application. We've got everything you need to know about Kenya visa applications, including costs, the documents you need, and which countries require a visa.
Most nationalities (Category 2) need to apply for an eVisa online before arriving in Kenya. Some nationalities are exempt and do not require a visa to enter, which is classified as Category 1, and a small number in Category 3 require referred visas, meaning a trip to the local Kenyan embassy before arrival.
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Citizens of a small number of countries don’t need a visa to enter Kenya. Check the official comprehensive eligibility list, which includes some Caribbean and African nations and countries such as Cyprus, Fiji and Singapore. Travelers under 16 are often exempt but check directly for specific visa requirements for your nationality.
Apply for a tourist visa through Kenya’s official eVisa website. Set up an account with a username and password, and keep it handy because you can log in to see your application status. You'll need to provide your travel itinerary, and you’ll have to upload a recent color photo taken in the last six months.
Give yourself enough time before you travel to complete the application because you might need to supply details of where you’re staying. Although the website says visas are issued within 48 hours, we recommend giving yourself a buffer in case of any delays. After submitting, some applicants might be asked to provide extra information about their stay or their hosts.
The visa service says you’ll receive email confirmation of your application or payment, but this isn’t always the case – don’t panic if you don’t get anything via email. Instead, log in with your username and password to check the status of your visa. You can also check the dedicated Verify an eVisa portal.
When your visa is issued, print off a couple of copies (one in color) to take with you, and download the PDF so you have a digital copy saved to your phone.
The standard visa is the single-entry visa and it costs US$51. All online payments are taken in US dollars. You can use this to enter Kenya once for business, tourism, medical or other reasons. The single-entry visa is valid for three months from the date of issue.
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