Travellers must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to visit Kenya for Business or Tourism. Travellers can submit the eTA application online. Once the application is approved, travellers receive their eTA confirmation electronically.

Travellers must have valid travel health insurance when entering Kenya. The insurance must provide a cumulative benefit limit of at least USD 50,000, including coverage for medical expenses, emergency medical transportation, prescribed medicines, mental illness, and repatriation of mortal remains, and must cover the entire duration of stay.

Travel health insurance obtained in the traveller's country of origin may be used if it meets the prescribed benefit limits. If purchased at a point of entry, the insurance must be obtained from an insurer authorized by the Government of Kenya.

Travellers need a valid passport to enter Kenya. The traveller's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveller arrives in Kenya. The passport must have at least 1 blank page.

Travellers must have proof of accommodation during their stay in Kenya.
If travellers will be hosted by a relative or friend, the host must have an invitation letter, an identity card, a passport or an entry permit of the family member.

Travellers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Kenya.

Travellers should consider:

• Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines
• Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas
• Routine vaccines including Polio and Measles
• Meningococcal vaccine for areas that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season
• Yellow Fever vaccination (generally not recommended for travellers whose itineraries are limited to the following areas: the entire North Eastern Province, the states of Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Malindi and Tanariver in Coastal Province, and the cities of Nairobi and Mombasa). Travellers visiting other areas are recommended to have Yellow Fever vaccination.

Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

Passengers who have been in the DR Congo or Uganda within the past 21 days must complete the Electronic Travellers Surveillance Form to provide their health and travel details before entering Kenya.

Travellers can complete the form online before departure.

After submission, a QR code is generated. Travellers should download the QR code for presentation if required.

• Health screening: While not always required, officials might ask for a health certificate or a medical exam upon arrival. This is more likely if you're coming from an area with a health outbreak or if you show signs of illness.