Kindly consider the following visa information to guide your travelling plans.
https://immigration.ecitizen.go.ke/index.php
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NOTE: Kindly take note that its preferable for visa payments to be done using a debit card. Payments using credit cards might not be successfully accepted. |
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
All Visitors are required to have the following on entry:-
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Kenyan Immigration has instituted a strict visa policy whereby all visitors are strongly encouraged to obtain visas by using an online system.
You’ll be required to :-
Possess a valid national passport.
Create an account - A single account is all you need for all your future eVisa applications.
Apply and pay - Fill the application form and pay securely using visa or mastercard
Download - Download the evisa PDF from your eVisa visitor account.
HOW DO I APPLY?
You need to:
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Ordinary / Single Journey Visa: USD 51.
Issued for single entry to persons whose nationalities require visa to enter Kenya either for business, tourism or medical reasons.
For more information on validity, renewal terms and requirements, read http://evisa.go.ke/single-entry-visa.html
Multiple Journey Visa: USD 100.
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.
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Transit Visa: USD 21 – (Issued ONLY at any point of Entry to Kenya)
Issued to persons connecting through Kenya to other destinations for a period not exceeding 72 hours. Those connecting flights directly without leaving the airport dont need to apply for Transit visas.
For more information on validity, renewal terms and requirements, read http://evisa.go.ke/transit-visa.html
Courtesy visa : USD 0
This is a visa issued to Diplomatic, Official and Service passport holders coming into the country on official duties, or transiting through Kenya to a third country for official business or duties. It is issued free of charge/ gratis.
For more information on validity, renewal terms and requirements, read http://evisa.go.ke/courtesy-visa.html
East Africa Tourist Visa: USD 101. (Single Journey – Multiple entries between #3 Partner States)
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Administrative non-refundable Fee for Referred Visa: USD 10
Only applies to category three countries listed in the document below and in the following link http://evisa.go.ke/category-three-visa-regime.html
Work visa and other types of visa.
These are specific residence permits that require additional formalities. Please contact the nearest Embassy of Kenya for more information.
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Passport Valid for at least Six Months
eVisa Printout from www.eCitizen.go.ke
Travel itinerary
Supporting letter e.g. letter from company or Invitation letter for business visits/family visits. or
Hotel bookings/details about places to visit if going as tourist.
NOTE:
Kindly contact events@openmrs.org to acquire a conference invitation letter for visa processing.
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To confirm if you are eligible for the eVisa kindly confirm via the eVisa portal: http://evisa.go.ke/eligibility.html
Exceptions:-
Citizens of the following countries(Also known as category three countries) require a visa that cannot be obtained online or on arrival at the airport but instead this must be done in advance through a Kenyan Embassy:
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In case of doubt kindly reference the frequently asked question section on http://evisa.go.ke/evisa-faqs.html and/or contact the kenyan consulate / embassy in your respective countries for more details before travel.
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Fax: +254202220731.
Email: visa@immigration.go.ke , overseasection@gmail.com.
Site: http://www.immigration.go.ke/
