TYPES OF VISAS:

  1. Single Entry
  2. Transit Visa
  3. Courtesy / Diplomatic

VISA FEES

  • Single entry Visa $50.00
    Multiple entry Visa $100.00
  • East Africa Visa $100.00 – allow travel between Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda with the same multiple entry visa. The holder of the East Africa Tourist Visa shall enter the region from the country that issued the visa and move within the two other countries without applying for another visa or paying another visa fee.
  • Transit Visa $20.00
    Administrative fee for referred visa $10.00
  • Diplomatic, Official, Service and Courtesy visas will continue to be issued Gratis.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

  • Passport (Not photocopy) which is valid for at least six (6) months -To be submitted along with the application form.
  • Completed (Filled in) Application form duly signed.
  • Copy of flight Itinerary / Letter from travel agent on company letterhead confirming booking.
  • Two Passport size photos, 2 inches by 2 inches (NB: Computer generated pictures are not acceptable)
  • Visa Fees: (Money order / Cashier’s Cheque Only Payable to Embassy of The Republic of Kenya)
  • A self-addressed stamped return courier envelope for Fedex, Express Mail, Certified Mail or Priority Mail with delivery confirmation (NB: UPS, Metered stamps and Regular mail envelopes are not acceptable).

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR EVISA

  1. Go to www.evisa.go.ke and click on create eVisa account
    2. Once Logged in, Select Deparment of Immigration services.
    3. Select submit Appplication.
    4. Select Kenyan Visa.
    5. Select the type of Visa and read the Instructions Carefully.
    6. Fill in the application form.
    7. Pay Using visa card, Mastercard and other debit cards.
    8. Await approval via email, then download and print the eVisa from your eCitizen account.
    9. Present your printed eVisa to the immigration officer at the port of entry.

 

POINTS TO NOTE

  • Visa processing fee is nonrefundable.
  • Incomplete applications will be rejected.
  • The possession of an eVisa is not the final Authority to enter The Republic of Kenya.
  • Engaging in any form of business or employment without a requisite permit or pass is an offence.
  • A visa is required prior to entry into The Republic of Kenya.
  • The e-Visa printout must be presented at the point of entry.