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 Visa Regulations


 

Visa Application Forms

You can complete and print your Visa Application Form online from Kenya Airways. Also see: Emendments to the Kenya VISA Regulations)


Do I require a Visa?


There is no visa requirement for citizens of the Republic of Ireland and Commonwealth countries with EXCEPTION to citizens of the following countries who do require visas:

  1. Antigua
  2. Bermuda
  3. Guyana
  4. India
  5. South Africa (for visitors staying more than 30 days)
  6. Sri Lanka
  7. United Kingdom
  8. Malaysia (for visits of more than 30 days)
  9. New Zealand (for visits of more than 30 days)
  10. Nigeria
  11. Canada
  12. Ireland
  13. St.Christopher and Nevis
  14. Australia

Citizens of the following countries need to have a visa PRIOR to arriving in Kenya:

  1. Afghanistan
  2. Somali
  3. Iran
  4. Lebanon
  5. Iraq
  6. Syria
  7. Senegal 
  8. Mali
  9. Nigeria (residing outside Nigeria)
  10. Cameroon
  11. Pakistan
  12. North Korea
  13. Azerbaijan

The following countries have concluded visa abolition agreement with Kenya:

  1. Eritrea
  2. Ethiopia
  3. San Marino
  4. Uruguay
     

Visas are readily obtained at the Airport upon arrival as well as from the Kenya Embassies and High Commissions abroad prior to departure.

Where applicable, visa fees are as follows: -

  1. Transit Visa = US$10 per person
  2. Single Entry Visa= US$25 for three months (extendable for a similar period) Multiple Entry Visa= US$55 – valid.

Travel within East Africa

If you are intending to have a multiple destination tour within East Africa, please request for the "Visitors Pass" upon arrival at the Airport. The Visitors Pass allows free RE-ENTRY to Kenya if you are travelling WITHIN East Africa (Uganda/Tanzania/Zanzibar). You will however be required to pay the normal visa charges for the other countries but may re-enter Kenya freely.

The Visitors Pass is stamped on the passport free of charge for full visa holders.




 
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