eVisa Program Details Released

Kenya

Effective September 1, 2015, single-entry business visitors and tourists, as well as travelers transiting through Kenya, must apply for eVisas in advance of their travel on the Kenya eVisa website, as the grace period for the cessation of the visa-on-arrival program ends on August 31, 2015. Applicants can find out whether they are eligible for the eVisa program here.

How to Apply for an eVisa

Eligible applicants can use the online system  to create login details, fill out an online application form and pay a non-refundable fee. Upon successful payment and form submission, the applicant will receive an eVisa document by email within two to three days, or less. Visa nationals must present this eVisa printout upon arrival.

Once issued, the eVisa is valid for travel within 90 days from the date of issue. The Immigration Officer at the port of entry will determine the length of stay in Kenya (usually a maximum of 90 days, which may be extended at the Immigration Department in Kenya for another 90 days).

Special Exceptions 

Manual visa applications will not be accepted in Kenyan consular posts except for Referred Visa Nationals, who should continue to apply through Kenyan consular posts in their countries of residence or through their host companies in Nairobi, and for those applying for Multiple Journey Visas.

What This Means for Foreign Nationals

Some foreign nationals will have an additional administrative step before they can enter Kenya, as the visa-on-arrival program will end on August 31, 2015. 

This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].

Fragomen in Kenya is Fragomen Kenya Limited, operating exclusively as an immigration consultancy and not as a law firm in Kenya.

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