How to get a Kenyan visa in 2024

Updated 2024, October). Any Nigerian visiting Kenya needs a visa. There are 2 ways you can get a visa to Kenya – visa on arrival for just $51 or an e-visa.

The processing time for the Kenyan e-visa is two business days, but it is recommended to apply at least seven days before you travel in case additional documents are required.

Types of Kenyan Visa

Single-Entry Visa – This e-visa allows you to enter into Kenya once. The single-entry visa is for those who want to go to Kenya for business, tourism or medical reasons. It is valid for three months from the date of issue with a stay of up to 90 days in Kenya. You can renew the single-entry visa for up to a maximum of six months – at the immigration headquarters in Nairobi.
Transit Visa – Allows you a short stop-over that can last up to 72 hours.
Mutiple Journey Visa: For people who have reasons to make frequent visits to Kenya, this visa category is required. The visa is valid for the period of 6 months to a year.
Service Visa: This visa category is only issued to persons traveling to Kenya for official purposes.
Courtesy Visa: This visa category is issued to diplomatic officials and service passport holders from other countries, who are traveling to Kenya on official duties.
Digital Nomad Visa: Introduced in 2024, the digital nomad visa allows workers to live and work in the Kenya indefinitely.

Once your Kenya e-visa has been approved it will be sent to your eVisa account. Print out a copy and present it with your passport at the port of entry in Kenya.

How to Get a Kenyan Visa

Click register on www.ecitizen.go.ke.
Select Register as a Visitor.
Once Logged in, Select Deparment of Immigration services.
Select submit Appplication.
Select Kenyan Visa.
Select the type of Visa and read the Instructions Carefully.
Fill in the application form.

Kenya Visa Requirements

Passport valid for at least six months, with at least one blank page for entry stamp
A return ticket
One scanned photograph – must follow the Kenyan government’s photo guidelines
Travel itinerary
Hotel bookings
Invitation letter – if visiting family

Follow the eVisa checklist to ensure you have all necessary documents.

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