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A visa is required for entry by all visitors travelling to Kenya, including EU citizens.
The following exceptions apply:
- Exemption from visa:
- Children aged 16 and below. (Note: this exemption does not apply to the East Africa tourist visa).
- Holders of a re-entry pass to Kenya, holders of an EU laissez-passer (travelling on official business), aircraft passengers not leaving the international transit zone of the Nairobi and Mombasa airports, and certain other categories of persons. Click here for the list.
- Citizens of countries whose nationals do not require visas. Click here for the list.
- Gratis visa
- Click here for a list of persons who are issued with gratis visas.
- Referred visa
- Click here for a list of nationals, including people with stateless/refugee status, who must apply for a “referred” visa, i.e. obtain approval from the Kenyan Immigration authorities. (They may not obtain their visa upon arrival at the border.)
- Please note the specific application procedure (page 2-3).