The Directorate of Immigration Services has launched evisa.go.ke which allows visitors to apply for the Republic of Kenya evisa online without having to visit a Kenyan diplomatic mission, or obtain the visa on arrival.
An eVisa is an authorization document issued in PDF format which allows visitors to travel to a Kenyan entry point. The eVisa should be presented to an immigration officer at any point of entry who grants the right to enter the Republic of Kenya by issuing visitors pass and endorsing it on the holders passport.
Category 2 Single Entry Visa is valid for travel within 3months from the date of issue. 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.
Visitors to the Republic of Kenya can now apply for their eVisa services in a simple, secure, and convenient way. It’s a 3 step process.
Issued for single entry to persons whose nationalities require a visa to enter Kenya either for business, tourism or medical reasons.3
Issued to persons connecting through Kenya to other destinations for a period not exceeding 72 hours.
Issued to Diplomatic, Official and Service passport holders on official duties, or on transit for official business or duties. It is issued free of charge / gratis.
This is a joint tourist visa that entitles holders to travel to and within the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda for the purpose of tourism.
In order to apply for an eVisa, visitors should:
Issued for single entry to persons whose nationalities require a visa to enter Kenya either for business, tourism, medical or other reasons.
Category 2 Single Entry Visa is valid for travel with 3 months from the date of issue
Your stay period may be extended for a further 90 days through fns.immigration.go.ke.
All evisa applications attract a 1 USD service charge and a card handling fee will be surcharged.
Card handling fee will be surcharged for Debit cards, Credit cards, VISA Card, Mastercard $51
During the application process, you will be required to attach the following documents. The file formats that may be attached are PDF, JPG, or Microsoft word.
Issued to persons connecting through Kenya to other destinations for a period not exceeding 72 hours. Those connecting flights directly without leaving the airport don’t need to apply for Transit visas.
Basic Requirements
Fees
Attachments
Identity Documents
Photo requirements
This is a visa issued to Diplomatic, Official and Service passport holders coming into the country on official duties, or transiting through Kenya to a third country for official business or duties. It is issued free of charge/ gratis.
Basic Requirements
Fees
No Charge $0
Attachments
During the application process, you will be required to attach the following documents. The file formats that may be attached are PDF, JPG, or Microsoft word.
Identity Documents
Photo requirements
This is a Joint Tourist Visa issued to persons traveling to and within Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda for tourism.
Present EVisa Printout to immigration control at the point of entry. East Africa Visa Sticker will be issues at the point of Entry in Kenya.
Basic Requirements
Validity
An East Africa Visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue.
Fees
All evisa applications attract a 1 USD service charge and a card handling fee will be surcharged.Card handling fee will be surcharged for Debit cards, Credit cards, VISA Card, Mastercard$101
Attachments
During the application process, you will be required to attach the following documents. The file formats that may be attached are PDF, JPG, or Microsoft word.
For Business Visits
For Family visits
For Tourists
Identity Documents
Photo requirements
Issued to Persons who frequent Kenya and their nationalities require a visa to enter Kenya either for business, tourism, medical or other reasons
Present EVisa Printout to immigration control at the point of entry.
Basic Requirements
Validity
A Multiple entry visa is valid for 3 to 12 months from the date of issue.
Fees
Multiple Entry Visa attracts a 10 USD processing fee and 1 USD service charge,
Once approved, you will be required to pay 100 USD application fee and, a 1 USD service charge.
card handling fee to be surcharged for Debit cards, Credit cards, VISA Card, Mastercard.
$ 101
Attachments
During the application process, you will be required to attach the following documents. The file formats that may be attached are PDF, JPG, or Microsoft word.
For Business Visits
For Family visits
For Tourists
Identity Documents
Photo requirements
Issued to USA nationals who require a visa to enter Kenya either for business or tourism.
Basic Requirements
Validity
A 5-year Multiple Entry visa is valid for 5 years from the date of issue. Present EVisa Printout to immigration control at the point of entry.
Fees
5 Year Multiple Entry Visa attracts a 10 USD processing fee and 1 USD service charge,
Once approved, you will be required to pay 160 USD application fee and, a 1 USD service charge.
Card handling fee to be surcharged for Debit cards, Credit cards, VISA Card, Mastercard.
$ 161
Attachments
During the application process, you will be required to attach the following documents. The file formats that may be attached are PDF, JPG, or Microsoft word.
For Business Visits
For Family visits
For Tourists
Identity Documents
Photo requirements
Passport holders traveling to the Republic of Kenya are divided into 3 categories.
Visas under this category are processed within 48hours
D.Multiple entry visas and 5 year Multiple Entry. Visas under this category are processed within 14 working days
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