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Kenya passport and entry requirements

Passport must be valid for at least six months.

Last reviewed:

Level 2· Exercise Increased CautionKenyaState Dept. updated July 28, 2026

There was no change to the advisory level. The "other" risk indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Increased Risk Areas: Do Not Travel to the Nairobi neighborhoods of Eastleigh and Kibera due to risk of crime and kidnapping . Do Not Travel to the counties of Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Lamu, Tana River (except Tsavo National Park), Kilifi (north of highway C103), and coastal areas north o

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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.