Kenya Visa & Travel Requirements: 2025 Complete Guide 

Planning a trip to Kenya? This up-to-date guide covers all Kenya visa and travel requirements, including e-visa applications, COVID regulations, and essential documents for hassle-free entry.   

 1. Kenya Visa Requirements 

 Who Needs a Visa? 

All visitors except citizens of: 

✔ East African Community (EAC) member states 

✔ Selected countries with visa-free access (Singapore, Jamaica, etc.) 

 Visa Types 

Visa TypeValidityCost
Single Entry90days$51 USD
Transit Visa72 Hours$21 USD
East Africa Visa90 Days(Kenya,Rwanda,Uganda)$100 USD

 2. How to Apply for Kenya e-Visa 

 Step-by-Step Process: 

1. Visit [www.evisa.go.ke](https://www.evisa.go.ke) 

2. Create account & complete application 

3. Upload: 

   – Passport bio page (6+ months validity) 

   – Passport photo 

   – Flight itinerary 

4. Pay visa fee by credit card 

5. Receive approval within 3-5 business days 

Pro Tip: Apply at least 2 weeks before travel 

 3. Current COVID-19 Requirements (2025) 

✔ No vaccination proof required 

✔ No PCR tests required 

✔ Health surveillance may apply 

Official Source:Kenya Ministry of Health

 4. Essential Travel Documents 

– Passport (6+ month validity) 

– Printed e-Visa approval 

– Yellow fever certificate (If arriving from endemic country) 

– Hotel bookings/safari itinerary 

– Return flight ticket 

 5. Health Requirements 

 Vaccinations Recommended: 

– Yellow fever (mandatory for some countries) 

– Hepatitis A & B 

– Typhoid 

– Routine vaccines (MMR, DPT) 

 6. Customs Regulations 

 Allowed Duty-Free: 

– 1L alcohol 

– 200 cigarettes 

– Personal electronics 

 Prohibited Items: 

❌ Plastic bags 

❌ Narcotics 

❌ Wildlife products 

 7. Entry Points & Transit 

 Major International Airports: 

– Jomo Kenyatta (Nairobi) 

– Moi (Mombasa) 

 Visa on Arrival: 

Available but not recommended (long queues) 

 8. Special Cases 

 Children/Minors: 

– Birth certificate may be required 

– Parental consent if traveling alone 

 Multiple Entries: 

Consider 6-month multiple entry visa ($101) if visiting neighboring countries 

 9. Visa Extension 

Possible at Nairobi Immigration office: 

– $51 for 90-day extension 

– Requires valid reason 

 10. Our Safari Booking Includes 

✔ Visa application assistance 

✔ Document checklist 

✔ 24/7 in-country support 

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