Kenya Visa

In Kenya, immigration services allow foreign nationals of some countries to enter for a period of up to three months without making a visa application.

Countries benefiting from this waiver include a selection of Commonwealth countries, and various African nations.

However, for most foreign nationals including citizens of the UK, the USA, Canada and Australia, applying for a Kenyan visa is an essential requirement to visit or immigrate to Kenya for any length of time.

Find out whether you qualify for a Kenya tourist visa or Kenya business visa by completing our online assessment form today.

Global Visas can help clients obtain visas and work permits for an ever-expanding range of destinations worldwide. Our team of specialist immigration lawyers and migration consultants can manage your application at every stage from enquiry through to receipt and can help to ensure that you embark upon the most beneficial route for you.

The progress of your application can be monitored throughout and a Global Visas immigration consultant will be on hand to respond to any queries or concerns you may have.

Types of Visa for Kenya

In most cases, candidates who wish to visit Kenya for a holiday will be allocated a Kenyan travel visa, (often referred to as a visit visa or tourist visa), a business visa, or in the case of very short visits a Kenyan transit visa

Kenya Travel Visa

In Kenya, travel visas are usually issued for a period of up to three months. Although a multiple entry visa can be issued. At present this is only issued to nationals of the United Kingdom. 

These Kenyan visas are issued as a temporary short stay visa service and are intended for those who wish to spend a holiday in Kenya and will be returning to their country of residence afterwards

Candidates applying for a Kenyan tourist visa will need to include a range of supporting documentation including a valid passport, and confirmation of the purpose of the visit.

Kenya Business Visa

Kenyan business visas are issued to foreign nationals relocating to Kenya for a temporary period in order to engage in business related activities such as attending conferences and meetings.

In Kenya, visa applications of this type do not entitle the holder to work in Kenya. A business visa does not function as a work permit, and holders may not engage in any employment or be paid during their business activities in Kenya.

The requirements for a business visa for Kenya are similar to those for a visitor visa with the addition of a letter from the candidate's employer detailing the proposed duration of the stay and the nature of the trip to Kenya. The letter must also state that the company accepts financial responsibility for the applicant.

Kenya Transit Visa

Kenyan Transit visas are intended for foreign nationals who intend to transit through the country en route to another destination. A Kenyan transit visa can be issued for a maximum stay of seven days.

Processing Times and Fees

In Kenya, visas may be processed within three to four working days, however, as with immigration services for many countries, both processing times and fees may be subject to change and vary depending on the nationality of the applicant and the type of entry clearance being sought.

Our online assessment area makes it easy to get started. Simply complete a tourist or business visa form now and a Global Visas consultant will contact you.