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Do Lithuanian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Lithuanian citizens do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an online travel authorisation before flying. The fee is US$32.50.
Apply 3 to 90 days before travel and upload a hotel booking. An East Africa Tourist Visa from Rwanda or Uganda is also accepted.
At a glance
- Visa required
- No, but an online authorisation is
- Type
- Travel authorisation
- Fee
- US$32.50
- Stay
- Up to 90 days
- Yellow fever
- If arriving from a risk country
- Arrive at
- NBO · MBA
How to get your Kenya travel authorisation
- Apply on the official portal linked on this page at least a few days before you fly.
- Upload a passport photo page scan and a recent photo, then pay the fee by card.
- Save the approval email. Airlines check it at boarding.
Most African countries treat all EU passports the same way, but some do not (Mozambique and Rwanda, for example). This page uses the rule for Lithuania.
Health requirements
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.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for Lithuanian travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Kenya. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania (Keliauk saugiai).
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in Kenya
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling (KES)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Plugs
- Type G
- Best time
- July to October and January to February
- Airports
- Nairobi (NBO), Mombasa (MBA)
Frequently asked questions
Do Lithuanian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Lithuanian citizens do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an online travel authorisation before flying. The fee is US$32.50.
How long can Lithuanian citizens stay in Kenya?
Up to 90 days for tourism. Overstaying can lead to fines and future entry bans.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Kenya?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
How much does the Kenya visa cost for Lithuanian passport holders?
The fee is US$32.50. Pay only on the official government portal or at the border.
Which airports do flights to Kenya arrive at?
Most international flights land at Nairobi (NBO), Mombasa (MBA).
Sources
- Official Kenya visa portal
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania (Keliauk saugiai)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for Lithuanian citizens
- 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
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