Travelling from Kenya

Services for travellers from Kenya

Use Kenya as your default country to see local evidence guidance and route checks for trips starting from Kenya.

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Warning Kenya uses eTA for most visitors. Kenya replaced the old eVisa route with Electronic Travel Authorisation. Check the official eTA portal before travel.

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Services and information for Kenya

Use these country services before choosing a destination or starting an application.

  • Visit visas from Kenya

    Tourist, family visit, transit, business and medical short-stay checks. Content is tailored for travellers starting from Kenya.

    Available 251 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Study abroad from Kenya

    Student visa evidence, funding, enrolment and document checks. Content is tailored for travellers starting from Kenya.

    Limited 128 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Work and immigration from Kenya

    Work permits, skilled routes, family migration and sponsor evidence. Content is tailored for travellers starting from Kenya.

    Limited 392 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Documents for travellers from Kenya

    Passport, photo, funds, accommodation and supporting-letter guidance. Content is tailored for travellers starting from Kenya.

    Available 1393 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Fees and processing times from Kenya

    Government fees, appointment steps and expected processing windows. Content is tailored for travellers starting from Kenya.

    Available 1393 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Guidance and support from Kenya

    Official resources, local support links and route-specific help. Content is tailored for travellers starting from Kenya.

    Available 1393 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Apply and track from Kenya

    Start an application with country, service and destination context. Content is tailored for travellers starting from Kenya.

    Available 1393 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Kenya to United Kingdom

    Kenya to United Kingdom is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • Kenya to United States of America

    Kenya to United States of America is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • Kenya to Germany

    Kenya to Germany is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • Kenya to Canada

    Kenya to Canada is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • Kenya to United Arab Emirates

    Kenya to United Arab Emirates is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • Kenya to France

    0 published policies

Document and evidence guidance

Passport from Kenya

Most routes need a passport with spare pages and validity beyond the planned stay.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Bank statements and funds from Kenya

Use recent statements that show account holder name, dates, balances and regular activity.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Visa photos from Kenya

Follow the destination country's photo size, background and biometric rules.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Accommodation and invitation from Kenya

Hotel bookings, host invitations or address evidence should cover the intended stay.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Police clearance and civil documents from Kenya

Long-stay, study, work and family routes may need police, birth, marriage or translated records.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Guidance and support for Kenya

  • Start with your default country

    Keep Kenya as your default country to see local document, payment and support guidance. Checking another destination should not change that default.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Use official routes first

    Visa rules can change with little notice. Check the destination government, embassy or official visa-centre page before booking travel.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Prepare evidence early

    Bank statements, employment letters, student documents, sponsor evidence and civil records often take longer than the form itself.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

Official resources and support

Coverage and freshness

Published policies
1393
Countries covered
196
Categories
Tourist (251), Student (128), Work / Immigration (392), Transit (108), Business (211), Medical (100), Diplomatic (104), and Journalist (99)
Fees and processing
1376 fees, 1314 processing timelines
Last reviewed
June 25, 2026