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Kenya entry requirements
What you need to enter Kenya: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 14 passports we cover | Travel authorisation | US$32.50 | Up to 90 days |
Most EU passports: Apply 3 to 90 days before travel and upload a hotel booking. An East Africa Tourist Visa from Rwanda or Uganda is also accepted.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. Malaria is present in some regions. Check your route with a travel clinic.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling (KES)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Plug types
- G
- Best time
- July to October and January to February
- Main airports
- Nairobi (NBO), Mombasa (MBA)
Plan your trip
Masai Mara · best months
Highlights of Kenya
- Masai Mara
- Amboseli and Kilimanjaro views
- Lamu Old Town
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for Kenya?
No visa, but an online travel authorisation is required before you fly.
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Kenya?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Is there malaria in Kenya?
Malaria is present in some regions. Check your route with a travel clinic.
What is the best time to visit Kenya?
July to October and January to February is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in Kenya?
The currency is the Kenyan shilling (KES). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- Official Kenya visa portal
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
Spotted a rule that has changed? Email hello@bemba.com with a link to the source.