Important Notice
The Visa information above is subject to change at any time. Travellers are therefore advised to confirm before departure.

Visas

Form V1 to be completed to apply for a Visa

A. (i) Nationals of the following countries do not require visas to travel to Kenya.

Bahamas Lesotho Solomon Islands
Bangladesh Malawi St Lucia
Barbados Maldives St Vincent & The Grenadines
Botswana Mauritius Swaziland
Brunei-Darussalam Ethiopia Tanzania
Cyprus San Marino Tonga
Dominica Namibia Turkey
Fiji Islands Nauru Tuvalu
Gambia, The Papua New Guinea Uganda
Ghana Samoa Uruguay
Grenada Seychelles Vanuatu
Jamaica

Sierra Leone

Zambia
Kiribati Singapore Zimbabwe
(ii) Categories of persons not requiring visas for Kenya.
  • holders of valid re-entry passes to Kenya
  • Holders of United Nations Laissez Passez whilst travelling on official business
All the nationals of countries not mentioned under 'A' above may be issued with Visas on application at Kenya Missions abroad or at Port of entry. This does not apply to countries mentioned un 'B' below.
B. Applications from Nationals of the following countries have to be referred to Nairobi for approval.
Afghanistan Lebanon Pakistan
Armenia Libya Senegal
Azerbaijan Mali Somalia
Cameroon Nigeria Tazikstan
Iran North Korea Yemen
Iraq
Stateless Persons  
Persons falling under the above category are advised to apply at least three months before the proposed date of travel to Kenya.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

  • A valid passport with at least one unused page for endorsement. It should be valid for at least three months at the date of entry to Kenya.
  • A completed Visa application form (V1).
  • One recent passport size photo.
  • Travel itinerary or business letter
  • A stamped self addressed envelope preferably special delivery (for postal applications).
  • Indicate your daytime telephone number
Types of Visas and the fee charged
N.B. Visa fee must be paid by cash (personal applications), postal or bank cheques for applications through the post.
Multiple entry visa (2 Years)

£120

Multiple entry visa (1 Year)

£70

Single entry visa   £35
Transit Visa  £15
Referral Visa fee
(non refundable)
 £7
Diplomatic, official, Service and Courtesy Visa   Gratis
N.B. Multiple entry visas may only be issued to British Passport holders on application.
Processing time     
  • Visa applications presented at the counter are ready for collection after 3 working days
  • Postal applications take about 1 week from the date of receipt.
  • Referral cases take at least 8 weeks.
Health
  • Immunisation against Yellow Fever and Cholera is recommended.
  • Malaria prevention is strongly recommended.
Import Licence for cats and dogs
  • A formal request indicating the importer's name and address.
  • Current Health Certificate from a Veterinary doctor.
  • A stamped self addressed envelope.
  • Allow at least one week processing time.
  • A fee of £35 in Postal Orders payable to Kenya High Commission.
Opening Hours and Contacts
Applications 9.30 AM – 12.00 noon (Working Days)
Collection 2.00 PM - 3.30 (Working Days)
Telephone: 0870 162 0849
Fax: 020 7323 6717
email consular@kenyahighcommission.com
Address Visa Section
Kenya High Commission
45 Portland Place
London W1B 1AS
Important Notice
The Visa information above is subject to change at any time. Travellers are therefore advised to confirm before departure.