Africa
Kenya visa
Nairobi
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.
- Usually 3 days, but apply 2 weeks aheadTypical processing
Indicative only — actual processing time and validity are set by the embassy and depend on your nationality, residency and travel history.
How the process works
Free eligibility check
We confirm which visa applies to your nationality and residency.
Document preparation
Your file is reviewed and corrected before anything is submitted.
Appointment & submission
We book the appointment and guide you through biometrics.
Tracking & collection
We track the application and hand back your passport.
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 photographs to embassy 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.
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 embassy sets the actual processing time, and it varies with your nationality, the visa type and how busy the season is. We track the application through to collection and tell you where it stands.
- 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 photographs to embassy 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?
- We do not publish a headline price for Kenya visas. Fees depend on the visa type, the embassy's own charges and the processing speed you choose, so we quote per application once we know your nationality, residency and travel dates. Send us those details and you get an exact figure before anything is submitted.
Guides for Kenya
Written by our visa desk in Dubai, and kept current.
