Kenya Visit Visa

Duration: Generally valid for 90 days (single entry).
Requirements:
- A valid passport with at least 6 months of validity from the date of arrival in Kenya.
- Passport-sized photographs (typically 2).
- Completed visa application form (online).
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay (bank statements or sponsor letters).
- Proof of onward travel (return ticket).
- Visa fee payment (varies depending on nationality).
Application Process: You can apply for a tourist visa through the eVisa system online or at a Kenyan embassy or consulate in your home country.

Eligibility: Available to citizens of most countries, including the USA, Canada, the UK, and most European countries.
Duration: Single entry, valid for 90 days.
Application Process:
- Apply online via the official Kenya eVisa website (https://evisa.go.ke).
- Upload the required documents (passport photo, scanned passport bio page, and other supporting documents).
- Pay the visa fee online using a credit or debit card.
- Once approved, you will receive an eVisa via email, which you must print out and present upon arrival in Kenya.
Processing Time: Typically 2-3 business days.

Eligibility: Available to citizens of select countries (e.g., some African nations or those without an eVisa option).
Duration: Single entry, up to 90 days.
Requirements: Similar to the tourist visa, including a valid passport, passport-sized photo, and proof of onward travel. The visa fee must be paid at the port of entry (in cash).
Note: It’s recommended to apply for an eVisa in advance to avoid delays upon arrival.

Duration: Up to 72 hours.
Eligibility: If you’re passing through Kenya on your way to another country.
Requirements:
- A valid passport.
- Visa for the final destination.
- Proof of onward travel (e.g., flight ticket).
Application Process: You can apply online or at the Kenyan embassy or consulate in your country.

Eligibility: Available for individuals who will visit Kenya multiple times within a year for business or other purposes.
Duration: 6 months to 1 year.
Application Process: Apply at a Kenyan embassy or consulate. The requirements may include a letter of invitation from a Kenyan company or institution, along with the usual visa documentation.

Eligibility: Citizens of eligible countries who wish to visit Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda on a single visa.
Duration: 90 days (single entry, but you can visit all three countries).
Requirements:
- Passport with at least 6 months validity.
- Visa application form (online).
- Payment for the visa fee.
Application Process: Apply online via the Kenya eVisa website.

Duration: Typically 90 days.
Eligibility: For individuals traveling to Kenya for business purposes.
Requirements:
- A letter of invitation from a Kenyan company or institution.
- Proof of business activities (meeting schedules, etc.).
- Proof of sufficient funds and return ticket.
Application Process: Apply via the Kenyan embassy or consulate or online if eligible for an eVisa.

Online (eVisa): The easiest and fastest way is to apply online through the Kenya eVisa website.
Embassy or Consulate: If you prefer, you can apply at a Kenyan embassy or consulate in your country.

Visa Fees: Fees depend on the type of visa and your nationality.
Visa Extensions: It is possible to extend a tourist visa in Kenya, but this must be done at the Department of Immigration.
Processing Time: eVisas usually take 2-3 business days for processing. Embassy visa applications can take longer, so plan ahead.

Citizens of Certain Countries: Nationals from certain countries, especially in the East African region (e.g., Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania), may not need a visa to visit Kenya.
Regional Agreements: Nationals of certain African countries (e.g., Burundi, Rwanda, and others) might be granted visa-free entry or a visa exemption.