Africa
Kenya visa
NairobiKenya replaced its visas with an Electronic Travel Authorisation, and the first question is whether you need one at all — citizens of the East African Community and a long list of other countries are exempt, and that list is by passport nationality, not by where you live. Immigration says an eTA is usually processed in three days and advises applying a fortnight before travel. Worth knowing that an approved eTA is permission to travel rather than a guarantee of entry: admissibility is decided at the airport, which is why the supporting documents still matter.
- Application check
- From AED 165
- Typical processing
- Usually 3 days, but apply 2 weeks ahead
The price is for the simplest visa type. It covers our check of your application: you pay the government's visa fee on the portal when you submit.
Indicative only — actual processing time and validity are set by the issuing government and depend on your nationality, residency and travel history.
How the process works
Free eligibility check
We confirm whether your passport needs a visa at all, and whether the online route is open to it.
Document preparation
Your photo, scans and supporting papers are checked against the portal's rules before anything is filed.
You apply, we check
The official portal does not accept applications filed by agents, so you submit it in your own name. We go through every answer with you before you pay.
Approval and arrival
When the visa comes through, we check it against your passport and remind you of any arrival card to file before you fly.
Documents you'll usually need
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
- UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months)
- Emirates ID copy (front and back)
- Recent passport-size photo to the required specification
- Bank statements for the last 3-6 months
- Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer
- Confirmed flight and hotel reservations
- Travel medical insurance for the trip duration
Requirements vary. Kenya may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel. Send us your details and we'll confirm the exact list before you start.
Apply for your Kenya visa
Start in a minute. Our visa desk confirms the visa type, the documents and the price before anything is submitted or paid.
Places to see in Kenya
Kilimanjaro from Amboseli National Park; the mountain itself stands across the border in Tanzania. Flamingos on Lake Nakuru, a Rift Valley soda lake and national park. A lion on the plains of the Masai Mara, Kenya's best-known game reserve. Diani Beach on the Indian Ocean south of Mombasa, with soft white sand and a reef offshore. Nairobi, Kenya's capital and the starting point for most safaris, with a national park on its edge.
Common questions about Kenya visas
What should I know before applying for a Kenya visa from the UAE?
Kenya replaced its visas with an Electronic Travel Authorisation, and the first question is whether you need one at all — citizens of the East African Community and a long list of other countries are exempt, and that list is by passport nationality, not by where you live. Immigration says an eTA is usually processed in three days and advises applying a fortnight before travel. Worth knowing that an approved eTA is permission to travel rather than a guarantee of entry: admissibility is decided at the airport, which is why the supporting documents still matter.
How long does a Kenya visa take to process?
Usually 3 days, but apply 2 weeks ahead. That figure is indicative: the issuing government sets the actual processing time, and it varies with your nationality, the visa type and how busy the season is. The portal sends its decision to you, and we check the visa against your passport when it arrives.
What documents do I need for a Kenya visa from the UAE?
Most Kenya applications from the UAE need: Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages; UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months); Emirates ID copy (front and back); Recent passport-size photo to the required specification; Bank statements for the last 3-6 months; Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer; Confirmed flight and hotel reservations; Travel medical insurance for the trip duration. Requirements vary: Kenya may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel, so we confirm the exact list for your case before you start.
How much does a Kenya visa cost from the UAE?
Our price for a Kenya visa starts from AED 165, for the simplest visa type. It covers our check of your application: you pay the government's visa fee on the portal when you submit. The exact figure depends on the visa type, your nationality and the processing speed you choose, so we confirm it once we know your residency and travel dates, before anything is submitted.
Guides for Kenya
Written by our visa desk in Dubai, and kept current.
