Single Entry Visas

Allows for Single Entry for tourist, visit and business purposes to the Republic of Kenya.

Things to note

Things to Note:

Visa applicants are required to have national passports/travel documents valid for at least 6 months from the date of intended entry into Kenya.
Visa processing fees are non-refundable and non-Transferable
Applicants should allow 3 business days to process visa applications.
A Visa DOES NOT authorize a foreign national to work in Kenya whether paid or unpaid. Those who wish to work in Kenya (paid or unpaid) require authorization from the Director of Immigration Services, Nairobi. Work/residence permit applications can be submitted by your appointed agent/contact in Kenya. For more information, please visit The Department of Immigration Services on www.immigration.go.ke and https://fns.immigration.go.ke
Incomplete applications will NOT BE PROCESSED and WILL BE REJECTED.
The possession of a visa for Kenya is not the final authority to enter Kenya. The Immigration Officer at the port of entry may refuse such a person permission to enter if he is satisfied that such a visitor is unable to fulfil the immigration requirements and that the entry and presence of such a visitor, in Kenya would be contrary to national interests even though such a person may be in possession of a valid visa for Kenya, provided that any such refusal is consented to by the Director of Immigration Services Nairobi, his Deputy or Provincial Heads of Immigration at Mombasa, Kisumu, and Garissa or any other Senior Officer so authorized to deputize.

Visa Requirements for Applying at the Embassy via Post

Duly filled application form (Click to Download)
A national passport (original and copy) that is valid for at least six (6) months and has two (2) blank pages
Two passport standard sized photograph taken on white background and within the last six months
Visa processing fee payable by Postal Order/ Bankers Cheque (for postal applications). Personal Cheques are not acceptable.
Flight itinerary and Hotel bookings/details about places to visit while in Kenya.
A certified self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of your passport(s) (for postal applications). The envelope should have sufficient return postage.
A copy of Resident Permit or work permit/ student visa for non-Algerian passport holders.
A letter from the company (in case of a business trip)
Minors (under 18) travelling on their own require written consent from either parent.
A business Visa allows you to attend conferences, workshops, seminars or discussions BUT does not allow you to work in Kenya. Those who wish to work in Kenya (paid or unpaid) require authorization from The Director of Immigration Services in Nairobi (P.O. Box 30191, Nairobi Kenya). This can be done by your contact in Kenya. For more information, please visit The Department of Immigration Services on www.immigration.go.ke and https://fns.immigration.go.ke

Transit Visa

Allows for Multiple Entry for tourists, to the Republic of Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda.

East African Visa

For people traveling on official duty

Referred Visas

For members of certain countries must have their visas approved by the Director of Immigration Services

Visa Requirements for Applying Online Through E-Visa

Please visit E-Visa for information on applying for your visa online

Apply online through E-Visa

For more information on visa application and visa categories based on nationalities, please visit www.immigration.go.ke

This website provides comprehensive details on all immigration services provided by the Department of Immigration of Kenya in Nairobi including but not limited to work permit, passes, citizenship, other immigration services and frequently asked questions (F.A.Qs)

Visa applicants who intend to undertake an internship/ placement and volunteer work in Kenya are further required to liaise with their host organizations/ companies in Kenya to make application for the appropriate authorization to the Director of Immigration Services (P.O. Box 30191, Nairobi. Telephone +254-222022) prior to their engagement in the respective attachments.