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Kenya Visa Policy Snapshot
Kenya entry rules at a glance. Open access options cover 5+ passport groups. Visa-free examples include Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania (includes Zanzibar), Uganda.
Open Options
5
Restricted
0
Visa-free entry
No visa needed
Travel to Kenya without a visa for short visits. See supported passports.
+5 countries
Visa on arrival
Pay at the border
Obtain your visa on arrival in Kenya. Check eligible passports and notes.
No countries available
Short-stay entry
Entry for brief visits
Kenya permits short-stay access for select passports. Duration varies by country.
No countries available
e-Visa
Apply online
Apply digitally for Kenya before you travel. Review eligible passports.
No countries available
Restricted entry
Extra checks
Kenya applies restrictions to some passports. Check requirements and exceptions.
No countries available