Africa
Kenya passport and entry requirements
Passport must be valid for at least six months.
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Level 2· Exercise Increased CautionKenyaState Dept. updated July 28, 2026
Exercise increased caution in Kenya due to risk of crime , kidnapping , terrorism , unrest , health , and traffic safety . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime Violent crime can occur at any time. Violent crimes include armed carjacking, mugging, home invasion, sexual assault, and kidnapping for ransom. Petty crime is common. Criminal fraud targeting Americans is
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 informationVisa and travel authorizations
Kenya ETA. Apply only through the official government website — lookalike sites charge a markup for the same authorization.
Before you book
- 1. Open your passport and read the expiration date. If it falls inside the validity window above, renew before you buy tickets.
- 2. Count your blank visa pages. Pages marked "amendments and endorsements" do not count as visa pages.
- 3. File any ETA, e-visa or arrival form on the official site, days before departure rather than at the airport.
- 4. Carry the passport book, not just the card, for any international flight.