# Do Netherlands passport holders need a visa for Kenya?

## Answer
Netherlands passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Kenya, but no embassy visa.

- Requirement: eTA
- Maximum stay: Length of stay varies
- Scope: Tourism, ordinary passport
- Action before travel: Yes, arrange in advance
- Data confidence: unverified

## Context
An electronic travel authorisation must be approved online before departure. No embassy visit.

Curaçao does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a Netherlands passport.

Kenya drives on the left, the opposite side to Curaçao. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.
- Visa-free access context: 242 of 242 nationalities tracked

## Sources and freshness
- Canonical URL: https://visafreemap.com/visa/curacao/kenya/
- Data as of: 2026-10-14
- Official source: [etakenya.go.ke](https://etakenya.go.ke/faqs) (checked July 18, 2026)

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.

## Frequently asked questions
### Do Netherlands passport holders need a visa for Kenya?
Netherlands passport holders need an approved electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Kenya, but no embassy visa.

### What currency is used in Kenya?
Kenyan shilling (KES).

### What is the emergency number in Kenya?
112 / 999.

### Does Kenya drive on the same side of the road as Curaçao?
Kenya drives on the left, the opposite side to Curaçao. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

### What time zone is Kenya in?
Nairobi (UTC+3).

### What is the nearest airport to Nairobi?
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), about 5 km away.

### How many countries can enter Kenya without a visa?
242 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Kenya visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.


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