Visa

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Visas

A visa is required by all foreign nationals seeking to travel to Kenya with the exception of the following :

  • Nationals of countries exempted from obtaining Visas.

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    Nationals of the following countries maybe issued  with visas on application without reference to the Director of Immigration.

     

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Nationals and bona fide residents of Italy, Poland, Turkey, Cyprus, Malta and Greece may obtain visas for Kenya on application at the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Rome or at any port of entry into Kenya

VARIOUS TYPES OF VISAS

NOTE. A visa issued at the Embassy must be utilized within three months from the date of issue.

SINGLE ENTRY VISA

Issued to all persons intending to enter Kenya for holiday, visit or business. Upon arrival, one should request for the desired period of stay in Kenya up to a maximum of three months. An extension may however be granted on request and the total stay in Kenya shall not exceed six months from the date of arrival. Requirements:

1.     National passport or acceptable Travel Document with a minimum validity of six months

2.     Visa form dully filled ( Click to download form )

3.     Two passport size photographs

4.     Proof residency for non citizens

5.     Proof of ability to return

Processing period-24 hours from the time the applications are received at the Embassy.

TRANSIT VISA

Issued to persons transiting  through Kenya  to a third destination for period not exceeding 3 days

1.     National passport or acceptable Travel Document with a minimum validity of six months

2.     Visa form dully filled ( Click to download form )

3.     Two passport size photographs

4.     Proof residency for non citizens

5.     Proof of on-ward connectivity

Processing period-24 hours from the time the applications are received at the Embassy.

(MULTIPLE JOURNEY VISA

Issued to persons who, by virtue of their work or activities need to make frequent journeys to Kenya. It may be issued for a period of six or twelve months. Requirements:

1.     Covering letter giving details on the nature of business or activities that would warrant such a visa to be considered

2.     Three Visa forms duly completed ( Click to download form )

3.     Four passport size photographs

4.     Original passport

5.     Processing period takes about 8 weeks.

NB ; Nationals of the following countries MUST obtain Visas prior to their departure to Kenya. Visa application can be submitted to the nearest Kenya Embassy or Consulate.

 

Afghanistan

Armenia

Azerbaijan

Cameroon

Democratic Peoples’ Republic of Korea (formally North Korea)

Eritrea

Iraq

Kosovo

Lebanon

Libya

Mali

Palestine

Senegal

Somali

Syria

Takijistan

 

Including Stateless persons or persons  not holding valid passports or other travel documents issued by their own country of nationality, including recognized refugee holders of the United Nations Refugee Travel Documents.

 

Requirements

1.     Three Visa forms duly completed ( Click to download form )

2.     Four passport size photographs

3.     Original passport or Travel Document valid for at least 6 months and must have 2 full  blank visa pages for endorsement.

4.     Covering letter detailing reasons for travel

5.     Invitation letter from the host and photocopy of his/her document

6.     Permit of stay in the country of residence.