Kenya eVisa Application: The Complete Guide

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Planning on travelling to Kenya? You may be able to apply for a Kenya eVisa online!

The eVisa for Kenya is an online option for those eligible, meaning you don’t need to visit a consulate or embassy. 

In this article, we will delve into the details of the Kenya eVisa, including what it is, eligibility requirements, what the Kenya eVisa price is, how to apply for a Kenya eVisa, and more, so that you can navigate your travel plans to Kenya with ease.

What is a Kenya eVisa?

The Kenya eVisa is an online visa application system introduced by the Kenyan government to allow citizens of certain countries to enter Kenya.

It essentially allows you to apply for a visa electronically without needing to visit a consulate or embassy.

The Kenyan eVisa can be used for tourist, business, or transit purposes.

Once the eVisa is approved, it will be emailed to you and you will need to print it out for your arrival in Kenya alongside your passport and other required documentation.

The eVisa to Kenya aims to enhance convenience and efficiency for eligible travellers planning to visit Kenya.

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Is the Kenya eVisa multiple entry?

The standard eVisa is a single-entry visa.

This means that you can enter Kenya once and, after you leave, you would need to obtain a new visa if you want to re-enter.

Read:
What You Need To Know Before Travelling To Kenya

Who is eligible?

Countries eligible to obtain a Kenya eVisa include:

ZambiaZimbabwe

Afghanistan Åland Islands Albania Algeria
American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla
Antarctica Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia
Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan
Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados
Belarus Belgium Belize Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Bouvet Island Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Faso
Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada
Cape Verde Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad
Chile China Christmas Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia Comoros Congo Côte d’Ivoire
Croatia Cuba Curaçao Cyprus
Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominica
Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Eswatini
Ethiopia Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Faroe Islands Fiji
Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia
French Southern Territories Gabon Gambia Georgia
Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece
Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guam
Guatemala Guernsey Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Guyana Haiti Heard Island and McDonald Islands Honduras
Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India
Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland
Isle of Man Israel Italy Jamaica
Japan Jersey Jordan Kazakhstan
Kenya Kiribati Kosovo Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon
Lesotho Liberia Libya Liechtenstein
Lithuania Luxembourg Macao Madagascar
Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali
Malta Marshall Islands Martinique Mauritania
Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Micronesia
Moldova Monaco Mongolia Montenegro
Montserrat Morocco Mozambique Myanmar
Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands
New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Niger
Nigeria Niue Norfolk Island Northern Mariana Islands
North Korea North Macedonia Norway Oman
Pakistan Palau Panama Papua New Guinea
Paraguay Peru Philippines Pitcairn
Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar
Reunion Romania Russia Rwanda
Saint Barthélemy Saint Helena Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia
Saint Martin (French part) Saint Pierre and Miquelon Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa
San Marino Sao Tome and Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal
Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore
Saint Maarten (Dutch part) Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands
Somalia South Africa South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands South Korea
Spain Sri Lanka State of Palestine Sudan
Suriname Svalbard and Jan Mayen Sweden Switzerland
Syraian Arab Republic Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania
Thailand Timor-Leste Togo Tokelau
Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey
Turkmenistan Turks and Caicos Islands Tuvalu Uganda
Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Minor Outlying Islands
United States of America Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu
Vatican City State Venezuela Vietnam Virgin Islands British
Virgin Islands U.S Wallis and Futuna Western Sahara Yemen

How long does a Kenya eVisa take?

The Kenya eVisa processing time can take around three days, however, it may take longer, so it’s always a good idea to allow yourself plenty of time to apply.

How much does the Kenya eVisa cost?

When applying with Visa First, the Kenya eVisa cost starts from €120

What are the Kenya eVisa requirements?

To apply for the Kenya eVisa, you will need the following:

  • Valid passport with at least one blank page
  • Recent passport-sized photograph
  • Accommodation details, such as hotel reservations or an invitation letter from a host in Kenya
  • Proof of sufficient funds
  • Proof of return ticket
  • Valid email address
  • Payment method for the eVisa fee
  • Details of your travel plans

A close-up image showing a visa application form, a passport, and a small Kenya flag.

What are the Kenya eVisa photo requirements?

Meeting the photo requirements is important for a successful eVisa Kenya application.

The requirements are as follows:

  • Photo must have been taken within the last month
  • Size must be 500x500px
  • Background must be white and plain
  • A neutral facial expression is required
  • Face must be in full view
  • Glasses must be removed for the photo

How to apply for a Kenya eVisa?

You can apply for the Kenyan eVisa yourself, or with a visa expert like Visa First.

At Visa First, our service is reliable, fast and convenient.

The process of applying for your visa with Visa First is as follows:

  • Start by using our eligibility checker to see if we can assist you with your visa
  • Create or sign in to your Visa First account and start the application form
  • Add in your personal, contact, passport, and citizenship details, and fill out a couple of more questions
  • Pay the required fees
  • Upload your documents
  • Our team will proceed with your application and contact you with any updates

Note that you can check the Kenya eVisa status in your Visa First account.

A blank visa application form titled "VISA APPLICATION" with sections to be filled out for personal information, a photo, and contact details.

Why Visa First?

  • Fast and convenient service
  • Over 20 years of experience preparing and securing visas worldwide
  • A qualified visa expert will guide you through the entire process
  • Boost your chances of a successful visa outcome

 

About the Author

Timea Fodor

Timea is an enthusiastic author at Visa First with a Bachelor's in Psychology and a passion for writing. She aims to simplify complex topics and inspire others to navigate immigration with ease.

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