Kenya visa for Canada citizens

COVID-19 Updates

Most of the countries are exempted from Quarantine by showing a PCR test report. You can check the full list at Kenya Quarantine Exempted Countries List

To visit Kenya during this pandemic, you must have to follow the additional requirements

1. Negative COVID Certificate (PCR Test), the sample must be taken within 96hrs of departure of the flight
2. Before traveling to Kenya, you must fill the Health Declaration Form here

Below you will find a complete list of requirements to Visit Kenya as a Tourist or a transit passenger

Visa Requirements

Kenya Singla Entry eVisa Requirements

1. 📒 Passport, which should be at least have 6 months of validity and 3 blank pages. You will need a scanned copy of your passport (First and last page). 
2. 👤 Applicant Photograph - Scanned Copy
3. ✈️Return Flight Ticket or ticket showing your travel out of Kenya. It is not required while applying for eVisa so tentative travel dates will work.
4. 🛏️ Accommodation or hotel address along with their contact details. You need to upload bookings while making an application.
5. 💳 Credit/Debit Card for online payment of visa fees. They accept Visa and Mastercard
6. 📧 An email address which must be valid as you will receive important documents and confirmations via that email

Kenya Transit eVisa Requirements

1. 📒 Passport, which should be at least have 6 months of validity and 3 blank pages. You will need a scanned copy of your passport (First and last page). 
2. 👤 Applicant Photograph - Scanned Copy
3. 💳 Credit/Debit Card for online payment of visa fees. They accept Visa and Mastercard
4. 📧 An email address which must be valid as you will receive important documents and confirmations via that email

Visa Process

Steps to apply Kenya Tourist eVisa or Transit eVisa or any other Kenya eVisa are almost the same

1. Open Kenya eVisa Official Website, beware of fraudulent websites
2. Click on "Create an account"
3.  A form will open asking you some personal details. If you are applying for multiple applicants, you don't need to create a new account for everyone. Multiple applications can be applied through one account. So just create one account for all.
4. Then apply for every applicant one by one. Entering required information, upload documents, and made an online payment
5. Wait up to 2 business days to get your visa approval

Visa Fees and Validity

Kenya Single Entry eVisa costs US$51 (US$ 1 as processing fee) and has a validity of 90 days. Kenya Transit eVisa costs US$21 (US$ 1 as processing fee) and is valid for 72 hours. You can also go for a multiple entry visa costs US$ 101 (US$ 1 as processing fee) if you are planning to visit Kenya more than one time. An East African Tourist Visa costs US$ 101 (US$ 1 as processing fee), which is valid for 90 days and allows you to travel between Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. Usually, most of the eVisas are processed within 2 business days but might take long for multiple entry visas. 

The Visa fee is non-refundable so if your visa application gets rejected or you change your mind after applying, your visa fee will not be refunded

Visa Renewal

Kenya tourist visa can be extended for 90 days with a maximum stay of 6 months altogether. You have to visit Immigration Headquarters in Nairobi

Address: Nyayo House ground floor, Kenyatta Avenue/Uhuru Highway P.O Box 30191

Phone Numbers : +254 202 222 022 / +254 202 217 544

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.immigration.go.ke

Important Tips

👉 If you encounter any problem while applying eVisa or has any query, you can contact Kenya eVisa support by email at [email protected] or can call at +254 900 620 206

👉 Multiple eVisa applications can be applied from one account as well, so you don't need to create an account for every applicant. If you are traveling in a group then from one account, you can apply for all members

👉 If you are traveling to Uganda and Rwanda along with Kenya, then you should apply for an East African Tourist Visa as you travel to all 3 countries for 90 days with one visa.

👉 Applicant below age 16 years are not required to apply for Kenya Visa or pay any visa fees