In most cases, applications are reviewed in under 72 hours but it is advisable to request a visa a week in advance in case of any complications or delays. The eVisa is single-entry. To return to Kenya travelers simply have to reapply for another visa online following the same procedure. In the past, visas were available on arrival at Kenyan airports for arriving passengers of select nationalities, although this application option involved long waiting times in immigration lines, especially during busy periods.
It was necessary to pay the visa arrival fee in cash with the exact amount in US dollars, as debit or credit card facilities were not available at the Kenyan border, and there was also no guarantee that the request would be approved. Previously, a few groups of people who did not meet the Kenya e-visa requirements were required to contact their nearest Kenyan embassy or consulate to apply for a visa for the country. Passport holders from 16 nations previously needed to request a Kenya embassy visa using the traditional process:.
While the eVisa for Kenya is a single-entry permit, travelers who need to make several trips to Kenya, such as business people, may find a multiple-entry visa more convenient. The visa on arrival for Kenya was discontinued at the end of From January 1, , tourist visas are only available online. All nationalities are eligible for a Kenya eVisa , except for 43 visa-exempt countries. The Kenya eVisa application is fast and efficient. Travelers submit their requests online and receive the approved permit by email.
Kenya does not have a visa on arrival. All foreigners visiting the country for tourism, medical, or business purposes need to apply for a Kenyan visa online. Before , some passport holders could get a visa on arrival in Kenya. Travelers who were previously eligible for a visa on arrival must now get an eVisa.
Applicants receive their visas before departure, reducing waiting time on arrival at the airport. Passengers on international flights to any Kenyan airport need to have a valid eVisa. Visa on arrival facilities at Kenyan airports, including Nairobi, have been discontinued.
Tourists and business visitors must get an eVisa whether they are traveling to Kenya by air, sea, or land. Travelers from previous Kenya visa on arrival countries now need to apply for an electronic visa. Due to these factors, the eVisa is regarded as the superior option for travelers and this is one of the main reasons it is now replacing other visa application methods. The decision to fully implement the Kenya eVisa for all travelers comes along with a push to upgrade various services to take advantage of digital technology.
Kenyans at home and abroad are encouraged to obtain a new electronic passport e-passport before the deadline of March The old generation of passports is being phased out in favor of new East African Community passports, which contain biometric data.
Hand-in-hand with the new biometric passports come e-gates and similar technology at airports. This site uses cookies for web analytics. Category 3 Single Entry Visa is valid for travel within 1 month from the date of issue. The visa is accessible for viewing by your airline, or at port, through an electronic system managed by the Kenyan Government. Once the e visa is issued, the holder can travel to an entry point where their passport will be stamped then they are allowed entry. Verify your evisa below.
All persons holding valid passports issued by Country of Nationality under - Category 1. All persons holding valid passports issued by Country of Nationality under - Category 2. All persons holding valid passports issued by Country of Nationality under - Category 3. Multiple entry visas and 5 year Multiple Entry. Visas under this category are processed within 14 working days.
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