Kenya Visa

Types of Kenya Visa

Single Entry Visa

It is the typical visa to go to Kenya punctually for a tourist, professional or family visit. It allows entering once in the country for a maximum duration of 90 days. The date of your trip must start no more than 3 months after the issuance of your visa.

Multi Entry Visa

This type of visa is granted for several trips to Kenya. It is especially suitable for those who wish to travel several times in the country over a short period of time or for tourists who wish to make excursions to neighboring countries before returning to Kenya.

East Africa Tourist Visa

This visa, issued by a convention between three countries, allows with a single visa to travel to Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya. This is a multiple entry visa valid for a maximum stay of 90 days. It costs US$ 101 and can be obtained at the embassies of Kenya if you start your trip in Kenya, of Uganda if you start your trip in Uganda or online on the Rwanda e-visa website if you start your trip in Rwanda.

E-Visa

It is the simplest and the fastest way to get your visa. Citizens of the eligible nationalities can, within a few minutes, complete their application and pay their visa fees on the dedicated website. Only standard single entry visas, transit visas, and courtesy visas are eligible for e-visa. With your scanned photo, your passport and your credit card you can obtain your visa by clicking here.

Tourist Visa

A lot of people enter Kenya with the sole purpose of discovering the secrets of the country and witnessing the rich wildlife can apply for a tourist visa. All private reasons come under the same. You can stay for a maximum of 90 days with a tourist visa and your passport has to be valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond your stay in the country.

Business Visa

Kenya is also visited by businessmen and job professionals who are looking to expand their business, represent their company or indulge in some other work-related activity. The institute or organization you will be visiting has to issue a letter to the authorities stating the reason and duration of your stay in the country.

Transit Visa

Issued to persons connecting through Kenya to other destinations for a period not exceeding 72 hours it allows to leave the airport for this duration. Those connecting flights directly without leaving the airport don't need to apply for transit visas.

Visa On Arrival

If you have not had the time or opportunity to obtain your visa online, you can complete these formalities upon arrival at JKIA. Travelers attention is drawn to the fact that the E-visa allows border checks to be passed more quickly.