Pre-Travel e-Visa Requirement for Kenya

In accordance with the attached directive, any person from a country that require visas to enter Kenya shall be required to apply for and obtain e-visa before traveling. The list of countries whose nationals are eligible to obtain an e-visa can be accessed through http://evisa.go.ke/eligibility.html.

The e-visa can be obtained through www.evisa@go.ke.

• Travelers will not be allowed to travel to Kenya without an E-Visa

• Applications for visas shall only be done on the online platform

• This services applies to all types of visas, that is :-

a.      single tourist visa;

b.     single entry business visa;

c.      referral visas (RSEV);

d.     transit visas;

e.      courtesy entry visas;

f.       East African tourist visas; and

g.     multiple journey business visas

• Piloting of fast-tracked visas is currently ongoing – we shall update you once this service is launched

• The processing timelines and official fees payable will vary depending on the type of visa

• Delays in the processing of applications should be expected due to system downtime in the initial phase

• Increased lead time – we recommend that applications for e-Visas should be made at least 7 – 14 working days before travel

• Once issued, the  e-Visas should be printed in color and presented at the port of entry on arrival