{"id":103952,"date":"2023-12-28T15:58:11","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T12:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/?p=103952"},"modified":"2025-04-03T17:47:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T14:47:33","slug":"do-i-need-a-visa-to-visit-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/do-i-need-a-visa-to-visit-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Need A Visa To Visit Kenya?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/do-i-need-a-visa-to-visit-kenya\/#Do_I_Need_A_Visa_To_Visit_Kenya\" >Do I Need A Visa To Visit Kenya?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/do-i-need-a-visa-to-visit-kenya\/#Who_can_visit_Kenya_visa-free\" >Who can visit Kenya visa-free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/do-i-need-a-visa-to-visit-kenya\/#How_to_apply_for_Kenya_tourist_visa\" >How to apply for Kenya tourist visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/do-i-need-a-visa-to-visit-kenya\/#How_much_does_a_Kenya_tourist_visa_cost\" >How much does a Kenya tourist visa cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/do-i-need-a-visa-to-visit-kenya\/#Does_Kenya_have_a_transit_visa_for_short_stays\" >Does Kenya have a transit visa for short stays?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/do-i-need-a-visa-to-visit-kenya\/#Can_I_extend_my_Kenya_visa_to_stay_longer\" >Can I extend my Kenya visa to stay longer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/do-i-need-a-visa-to-visit-kenya\/#Does_Kenya_offer_a_working_holiday_visa\" >Does Kenya offer a working holiday visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/do-i-need-a-visa-to-visit-kenya\/#The_East_African_Tourist_Visa_is_an_option\" >The East African Tourist Visa is an option<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/do-i-need-a-visa-to-visit-kenya\/#Our_Kenya_Safaris\" >Our Kenya Safaris<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/do-i-need-a-visa-to-visit-kenya\/#7_Days_Kenya_Safari_Culture_Landscapes_Wildlife\" >7 Days Kenya Safari | Culture, Landscapes &amp; Wildlife<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/do-i-need-a-visa-to-visit-kenya\/#12-Day_Uganda_Kenya_Safari_Gorillas_Big_5_beautiful_Scenery_Culture_More\" >12-Day Uganda Kenya Safari: Gorillas, Big 5, beautiful Scenery, Culture &amp; More!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/do-i-need-a-visa-to-visit-kenya\/#3-day_Masai_Mara_safari_%E2%80%93_Kenya_Wildlife_Safari_Tour\" >3-day Masai Mara safari &#8211; Kenya Wildlife Safari Tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/tulambule.com\/old\/do-i-need-a-visa-to-visit-kenya\/#Questions_about_Kenya_Visa_Requirements\" >Questions about Kenya Visa Requirements?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>As of 2024, travel to Kenya will be visa-free for all citizens of African countries. Citizens of 25 other countries are also able to enter Kenya visa-free.<\/p>\n<p>Other travelers and visitors to Kenya need a visa, but they are easy and inexpensive to obtain as most are issued promptly after an online application.\u00a0There is a lot to <strong style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">see and do in Kenya<\/strong>, and your visa must cover the full period of your stay.\u00a0Make sure you know the requirements before your <a style=\"text-align: var(--text-align); background-color: #ffffff;\" title=\"13 Best Kenya Safaris Tours, Wildlife Safaris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/kenya-safaris-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">Kenya Safari<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Read on for everything you need to know about Kenya visa applications, including costs, the documents you need, and which countries require a visa.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_Need_A_Visa_To_Visit_Kenya\"><\/span>Do I Need A Visa To Visit Kenya?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-3-scaled.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"dfd1ac7\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Do I Need A Visa To Visit Kenya\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTA0MDA1LCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LnR1bGFtYnVsZS5jb21cL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjNcLzEyXC9Eby1JLU5lZWQtQS1WaXNhLVRvLVZpc2l0LUtlbnlhLTMtc2NhbGVkLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImRmZDFhYzcifQ%3D%3D\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-3-scaled.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-3-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-3-300x121.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-3-1024x413.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-3-768x310.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Do I Need A Visa To Visit Kenya\" width=\"1200\" height=\"484\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>According to Kenya Visa Eligibility, most nationalities in <strong>Category 2<\/strong> need to <a title=\"Kenya evisa\" href=\"https:\/\/evisa.go.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>apply for an<\/strong> <strong>eVisa online<\/strong><\/a> before arriving in Kenya.\u00a0Some nationalities are exempt and do not require a visa to enter, which is classified as <strong style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">Category 1<\/strong>, and a small number in <strong style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">Category 3<\/strong> require referred visas, meaning they must go to the local Kenyan embassy before arrival.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_visit_Kenya_visa-free\"><\/span>Who can visit Kenya visa-free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kenya&#8217;s President William Ruto recently announced a plan to end all visa requirements for visitors from all African countries by 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Travelers under 16 are often exempt but check directly for specific visa requirements for your nationality.\u00a0Citizens of 25 other countries also do not need a visa to visit Kenya. Check the official complete\u00a0<strong style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">eligibility list<\/strong>, which includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cyprus<\/li>\n<li>Fiji<\/li>\n<li>Singapore<\/li>\n<li>Finland<\/li>\n<li>Grenada<\/li>\n<li>Jamaica<\/li>\n<li>Malaysia<\/li>\n<li>Maldives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_apply_for_Kenya_tourist_visa\"><\/span>How to apply for Kenya tourist visa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apply for a tourist visa through Kenya\u2019s <strong>official\u00a0eVisa website.\u00a0<\/strong>(This is the only official portal, others are scams). Create an account with a username and password, and keep it handy because you can log in to see your application status.<\/p>\n<p>You will need to provide your travel itinerary. You will also have to upload a recent color photo taken in the last 6 months.\u00a0Give yourself enough time before you travel to complete the visa application since you might need to supply details of where you are staying.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-5-scaled.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"7d44a04\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Do I Need A Visa To Visit Kenya\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTA0MDEzLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LnR1bGFtYnVsZS5jb21cL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjNcLzEyXC9Eby1JLU5lZWQtQS1WaXNhLVRvLVZpc2l0LUtlbnlhLTUtc2NhbGVkLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjdkNDRhMDQifQ%3D%3D\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-5-scaled.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-5-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-5-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-5-1024x410.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-5-768x307.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-5-1536x614.jpg 1536w\" alt=\"Do I Need A Visa To Visit Kenya\" width=\"1200\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>While the website says visas are issued within 48 hours, we suggest that you give yourself a buffer in case of any delays. After submitting application, some applicants might be asked to provide more information about their stay or their hosts.<\/p>\n<p>The Kenya visa service indicates you will receive an email confirmation of your application or payment, but this is not always the case \u2013 do not panic if you don\u2019t get anything via email. Instead, log in with your username and password to check the status of your visa.\u00a0You can also check the dedicated <a title=\"Very an eVisa portal, Kenya\" href=\"https:\/\/dis.ecitizen.go.ke\/verify\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">Verify an eVisa portal<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When your Kenya visa is issued, print out some copies (one in color) to take with you to Kenya, and download the PDF so you have a digital copy saved to your phone.<\/p>\n<h3>Related information on Kenya e-visa application:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Approval Time:\u00a0<\/strong>The e-Visa takes a maximum of 48hrs to approve but can be issued in a much shorter period. Availability in different languages will be looked into but poses a challenge for local Immigration Officers who may not be familiar with different languages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Auto Save: <\/strong>The ability to auto save Kenya visa applications has been updated to the system. Should the system \u201chang\u201d, one can refresh the page then click on the \u201chistory\u201d tab to access the information saved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Payments: <\/strong>The system currently only accepts Visa and Mastercard and arrangements are in progress to include American Express, Union Pay, and PayPal.\u00a0Critical to note is that when making payments, the system sends a One Time Password (OTP) for the owner of the credit card to confirm. Failure to enter this OTP has been a cause for card payment decline.<\/p>\n<p><strong>System Downtime:\u00a0<\/strong>The E-visa system has very little downtime but is occasionally taken offline for system upgrade. During the downtime, a message shall be displayed indicating the system was offline for upgrade and the time this would take.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_Kenya_tourist_visa_cost\"><\/span>How much does a Kenya tourist visa cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-6.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"9b61286\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Do I Need A Visa To Visit Kenya\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTA0MDE3LCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LnR1bGFtYnVsZS5jb21cL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjNcLzEyXC9Eby1JLU5lZWQtQS1WaXNhLVRvLVZpc2l0LUtlbnlhLTYuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiOWI2MTI4NiJ9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-6.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-6.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-6-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-6-1024x438.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-6-768x329.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Do I Need A Visa To Visit Kenya\" width=\"1110\" height=\"475\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>The standard Kenya visa or\u00a0<strong>single entry visa<\/strong>\u00a0costs US$51 which includes the service charge.\u00a0All online payments for a Kenya visa are taken in US dollars.<\/p>\n<p>You can use this to enter Kenya once for business, tourism, medical or other reasons.\u00a0The single-entry visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue.<\/p>\n<p>Your passport needs to have at least 6 months\u2019 validity from the date of entry, and you must have a return ticket.\u00a0Kenya also offers a <strong style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">multiple-entry visa<\/strong> for US$101, which is great if you are planning at least two <strong style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">safaris to Kenya<\/strong> in a year.<\/p>\n<p>It is valid for three to 12 months from the date of issue.\u00a0Multiple-entry visas often need more paperwork, so some travelers prefer to apply for a single-entry visa each time; however Kenya\u2019s visa service is getting better and faster online.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Kenya_have_a_transit_visa_for_short_stays\"><\/span>Does Kenya have a transit visa for short stays?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are in Kenya for less than 72 hours and want to leave the airport, you do not need a full visa. You can apply for a transit visa instead, which costs US$21 plus service charge.<\/p>\n<p>If your flight connects directly and you are not leaving the airport, you do not need a Kenya visa at all. If you are also visiting <a title=\"Rwanda Safaris: Gorilla Trekking Tours 2024-2025\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/rwanda-safaris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Rwanda<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and <a title=\"12 Best Uganda Safaris Africa 2024\/2025\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/uganda-safaris-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">Uganda<\/strong><\/a>, look into the <strong style=\"text-align: var(--text-align);\">East African Tourist Visa<\/strong> which cost US$101.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_extend_my_Kenya_visa_to_stay_longer\"><\/span>Can I extend my Kenya visa to stay longer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-7.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"cf4edec\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Do I Need A Visa To Visit Kenya\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTA0MDIxLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczpcL1wvd3d3LnR1bGFtYnVsZS5jb21cL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjNcLzEyXC9Eby1JLU5lZWQtQS1WaXNhLVRvLVZpc2l0LUtlbnlhLTcuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiY2Y0ZWRlYyJ9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-7.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1151px) 100vw, 1151px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-7.jpg 1151w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-7-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-7-1024x394.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Do-I-Need-A-Visa-To-Visit-Kenya-7-768x296.jpg 768w\" alt=\"Do I Need A Visa To Visit Kenya\" width=\"1151\" height=\"443\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>You can extend your Kenya visa for 90 days by applying for the <a title=\"Visitor&#039;s Pass Extension Application\" href=\"https:\/\/fns.immigration.go.ke\/infopack\/fns\/visitorspassextension\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Visitor&#8217;s Pass Extension<\/strong><\/a> through the <a title=\"Kenya Department of Emigration Services\" href=\"https:\/\/fns.immigration.go.ke\/services.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Department of Immigration Services<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0Set up an account, and after submitting your application, print out the form, sign it and take it to the Immigration Counter at Nyayo House in Nairobi city for processing, along with your passport and original visa document.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Kenya_offer_a_working_holiday_visa\"><\/span>Does Kenya offer a working holiday visa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kenya does not offer a working holiday visa. However, you will need a <a title=\"Work Permit for Kenya\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalization-partners.com\/globalpedia\/kenya\/visa-permits\/#gref\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>work permit<\/strong> <\/a>from the Department of Immigration Services.\u00a0It is illegal for any foreigner without a legal work permit to be employed in Kenya, including volunteering and self-employed work.<\/p>\n<p>If you are planning to volunteer or have an internship or other work placement in Kenya, ask the host organization or company for advice on the correct work permit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_East_African_Tourist_Visa_is_an_option\"><\/span>The East African Tourist Visa is an option<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>East African Tourist Visa<\/strong> is a perfect option if you are planning on visiting the three <a title=\"Combined East African Safaris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/combined-east-african-safaris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>East African<\/strong><\/a> countries Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. The cost for this multiple-country tourist visa is US$101 and is valid for 3 months from the date of issue.\u00a0You can apply online. Once it is issued, print out your eVisa to show to immigration officials at your first port of entry, where you will receive an East Africa visa sticker for your stay.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Kenya_Safaris\"><\/span>Our Kenya Safaris<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/tour\/7-days-kenya-safari-culture-landscapes-wildlife\/\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Best-wildebeest-migration-safari-packages-and-Tours-2024-3.webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Best-wildebeest-migration-safari-packages-and-Tours-2024-3.webp 1199w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Best-wildebeest-migration-safari-packages-and-Tours-2024-3-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Best-wildebeest-migration-safari-packages-and-Tours-2024-3-1024x680.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Best-wildebeest-migration-safari-packages-and-Tours-2024-3-768x510.webp 768w\" alt=\"Best wildebeest migration safari packages and Tours 2024\" width=\"1199\" height=\"796\" \/> <\/a><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Days_Kenya_Safari_Culture_Landscapes_Wildlife\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/tour\/7-days-kenya-safari-culture-landscapes-wildlife\/\">7 Days Kenya Safari | Culture, Landscapes &amp; Wildlife<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/tour\/12-day-uganda-kenya-safari-gorillas\/\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kenya-safaris.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1013px) 100vw, 1013px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kenya-safaris.jpg 1013w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kenya-safaris-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kenya-safaris-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kenya-safaris-768x512.jpg 768w\" alt=\"12-Day Uganda Kenya Safari: Gorillas, Big 5, beautiful Scenery, Culture &amp; More!\" width=\"1013\" height=\"675\" \/> <\/a><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-Day_Uganda_Kenya_Safari_Gorillas_Big_5_beautiful_Scenery_Culture_More\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/tour\/12-day-uganda-kenya-safari-gorillas\/\">12-Day Uganda Kenya Safari: Gorillas, Big 5, beautiful Scenery, Culture &amp; More!<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/tour\/3-day-masai-mara-safari-in-kenya\/\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/safari-in-the-masai-mara-1-17.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/safari-in-the-masai-mara-1-17.jpg 776w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/safari-in-the-masai-mara-1-17-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/safari-in-the-masai-mara-1-17-768x485.jpg 768w\" alt=\"3-day Masai Mara Safari Kenya\" width=\"776\" height=\"490\" \/> <\/a><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-day_Masai_Mara_safari_%E2%80%93_Kenya_Wildlife_Safari_Tour\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/tour\/3-day-masai-mara-safari-in-kenya\/\">3-day Masai Mara safari &#8211; Kenya Wildlife Safari Tour<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!-- .category-{$layout} --><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/kenya-safaris-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nAll Kenya Safaris!<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_about_Kenya_Visa_Requirements\"><\/span>Questions about Kenya Visa Requirements?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We will happily answer all your questions about Kenya Visas, safaris, accommodations and tourist attractions!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tulambule.com\/book-a-safari-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nCONTACT OR EMAIL US!<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As of 2024, travel to Kenya will be visa-free for all citizens of African countries. 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