🇰🇪Kenya passport
Visa requirements for ordinary passport holders, tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.
Kenya passport holders can travel to 70 destinations without arranging a visa in advance. That is 44 visa-free, 22 with a visa on arrival, and 4 with an electronic travel authorisation. 20 more offer an e-visa; 158 require a visa before you travel. This puts the Kenya passport 74th of 199 worldwide.
- 44 visa-free
- 22 on arrival
- 4 eTA
- 20 e-visa
- 158 visa required
- #74 global rank
Visa-free
44 destinationsEnter on a valid passport, no visa.
Andorra
Antarctica
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Benin3 months
Botswana3 months
British Virgin Islands
Burundi
Cayman Islands
Cuba
Dominica21 days
DR Congo3 months
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Fiji
Grenada
Haiti
Hong Kong3 months
Jamaica
Kiribati3 months
Lesotho
Malawi
Malaysia
Mauritius
Micronesia30 days
Montserrat
Mozambique3 months
Namibia
Philippines30 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa3 months
San Marino30 days
Senegal
Singapore
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Tanzania
Togo30 days
Trinidad and Tobago3 months
Uganda
Vanuatu4 months
Zambia3 months
Zimbabwe
Visa on arrival
22 destinationsA visa is issued at the border.
Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)
4 destinationsQuick online approval before departure.
e-Visa
20 destinationsApply and get approved online before travel.
Visa required in advance
158 destinationsArrange a visa before you travel.
Åland Islands
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Anguilla
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bouvet Island
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Canada
Caribbean Netherlands
Central African Republic
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Costa Rica
Côte d’Ivoire
Croatia
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea-Bissau
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Iraq
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jersey
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Lebanon
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mayotte
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Morocco
Nauru
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
North Macedonia
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Oman
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Republic of the Congo
Réunion
Romania
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
São Tomé and Príncipe
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Georgia
South Korea
Spain
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Tokelau
Tonga
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Kenya passport holders visit visa-free?
70 out of 248 destinations covered, without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA). 20 more offer an e-visa; 158 require a visa before travel.
Where can Kenya passport holders travel without a visa?
The country-by-country list below shows where Kenya passport holders can travel visa-free, get a visa on arrival, use an eTA, apply for an e-visa, or need a visa in advance. 70 destinations are currently in the easier-access group.
Do Kenya passport holders need a visa?
It depends on the destination. Some destinations are visa-free or offer a visa on arrival or eTA; 20 offer an e-visa, while 158 require a visa before travel. Check the destination-specific entry rule and official authority before departure.
How can I check the latest visa requirements for a Kenya passport?
Use the destination list and visa requirement pages on this site as a starting point. The Kenya passport data is dated October 19, 2026; rules can change and may depend on nationality, residence, travel purpose, passport validity, or length of stay. Confirm the result with the destination's official immigration authority or consulate.
What is the Kenya passport ranked?
74th of 199 passports worldwide, by number of visa-free-or-easier destinations.
What is the best time to visit Kenya?
May, October, December, based on Nairobi's climate normals.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Kenya have?
9.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.