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Kenya passport and entry requirements

Passport must be valid for at least six months.

Last reviewed:

Level 3· Reconsider TravelKenyaState Dept. updated October 19, 2026

Reconsider travel to Kenya due to risk of health, crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest , and traffic safety . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Travel Health Notice for Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease for Kenya . The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Travel Health N

Full advisory detailsState Department page

Passport you need

U.S. citizens must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization before travel; the older e-visa has been replaced.

Official U.S. Department of State country information

Visa and travel authorizations

Kenya ETA. Apply only through the official government website — lookalike sites charge a markup for the same authorization.

Kenya visa requirementsRun the visa wizard

Before you book

  1. 1. Open your passport and read the expiration date. If it falls inside the validity window above, renew before you buy tickets.
  2. 2. Count your blank visa pages. Pages marked "amendments and endorsements" do not count as visa pages.
  3. 3. File any ETA, e-visa or arrival form on the official site, days before departure rather than at the airport.
  4. 4. Carry the passport book, not just the card, for any international flight.