VISA INFORMATION
The visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue (not the date you enter Kenya), but
may be renewed for a further 90 days while in Kenya. Visitors must enter Kenya before the
expiry date of the visa.
EXEMPTION OF VISA FEES FOR CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARS
Children under 16 years of age accompanying their parents to Kenya are exempted from
paying visa fees.
DURATION OF VISA PROCESSING
Visa processing takes 2 days. Normally, an applicant will be advised at the time of applying
on when to pick up their passport within this time frame.
The Consular Section is open from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from Monday through
Friday
PAYMENTS FOR SERVICE
The Embassy will now be receiving all payments for all applications through bank
transfers. Please follow the instructions for payment under each visa category.
VISA FEES IS NON REFUNDABLE
Once payment is deposited in the Embassy’s bank account, customers are required to
provide the bank slip to prove payment.
VISA APPLICATION
The following are visa requirements for the various visas issued at the Embassy:-
SINGLE ENTRY VISA FOR HOLIDAY/BUSINESS OR VISIT
• Duly filled Application form;
• Travel Itinerary;
• For Business trips a letter from partner company in Kenya informing about the
meeting to be attended;
• Original Passport with validity of not less than 6 months;
• One passport size photo;
• Fee: € 40.00 Please pay to the following account:
Account Name: KENYA EMBASSY
Bank: BANK AUSTRIA
Account Number: 10112183200
IBAN: AT94-1200-0101-1218-3200
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Once payment is deposited in the Embassy’s bank account, customers are required to
provide the bank slip to prove payment.
• Self-addressed, stamped, and registered envelope for return of passport if
required.
TRANSITVISA
Valid for seventy-two (72) hours. Since the visa is valid from the date of issue all visitors
can get the visa on arrival in Kenya. This visa is required for visitors who leave the airport
or seaport for the specific purpose of travelling to a third country (i.e. to await a
connecting flight, to await boarding a cruise ship, or to travel overland to a neighboring
country).
Requirements:
• Passport valid not less than 6 months;
• Fee: € 20.00 Please pay to the following account:
Account Name: KENYA EMBASSY
Bank: BANK AUSTRIA
Account Number: 10112183200
IBAN: AT94-1200-0101-1218-3200
Once payment is deposited in the Embassy’s bank account, customers are required to
provide the bank slip to prove payment.
DIPLOMATIC, OFFICIAL, AND SERVICE VISITS
Issued to holders of diplomatic, official and service passports on official visits to Kenya.
Requirements:
• Duly filled Application form;
• Original Passport with validity of not less than six (6) months;
• Note Verbale from Ministry/Organisation;
• One passport size photo;
• Fee: Gratis;
• Self-addressed, stamped, and registered envelope for return of passport.
EAST AFRICAN TOURIST VISA
This visa is to be issued for tourists needing multiple entries to Kenya, Uganda and
Rwanda for a period of ninety (90) days, for tourism purposes only. Applicants must first
be entering Kenya in order for the EA Tourist Visa to be issued by the Kenya Embassy.
Requirements:
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• Duly filled Application form;
• Travel Itinerary;
• For Business trips a letter from partner company in Kenya informing about the
meeting to be attended;
• Original Passport with validity of not less than six (6) months;
• One passport size photo;
• Fee: € 80.00 Please pay to the following account:
Account name: Kenya Embassy
Bank: Bank Austria
Account number: 10112183200
IBAN: AT94-1200-0101-1218-3200
Once payment is deposited in the Embassy’s bank account, customers are required to
provide the bank slip to prove payment.
• Self-addressed, stamped, and registered envelope for return of passport if
required.
MULTIPLE JOURNEY VISA
This visa is only valid for business people who are able to prove that they have entered
Kenya at least 3 times in a calendar year.
Requirements:
• An application letter from applicant explaining why a multiple entry visa is
needed;
• A letter from the company/organization confirming your employment and reason
for frequent travel;
• A letter from partner company/organization in Kenya the applicant will be doing
business with or invitation letter, stating reasons for need of this visa;
• A copy of your passport and additionally copies of past Kenyan visas issued;
• A duly filled Visa application form;
• Two (2) Passport size photos.
This application requires approval from the Office of the Principal Immigration Officer in
Nairobi, Kenya. In case the visa is approved (which is not guaranteed), the applicant can
then present him/herself at the Embassy with the following:
• Passport/travel document;
• Fee: € 80.00 Please pay to the following account:
Account name: Kenya Embassy
Bank: Bank Austria
Account number: 10112183200
IBAN: AT94-1200-0101-1218-3200
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Once payment is deposited in the Embassy’s bank account, customers are required to
provide the bank slip to prove payment.
• Travel itinerary from the travel agency/copy of the ticket.
REFERRED VISAS
Requires approval from the Office of the Principal Immigration Officer Nairobi, Kenya.
Requirements:
• Two(2) duly filled Application forms;
• Two(2) copies of the passport with validity of not less than 6 months;
• Two (2) passport size photos;
• Two(2)Copy of residence/work permit;
• Two(2) copies of court decision (Bescheid);
• Application letter explaining reason for visit to Kenya;
• Invitation letter from company/University/individual living in Kenya indicating
exact residence address, and attach a copy of their Kenyan ID;
• Non-refundable application Fee: €10.00 Please pay to the following account:
Account name: Kenya Embassy
Bank: Bank Austria
Account number: 10112183200
IBAN: AT94-1200-0101-1218-3200
Once payment is deposited in the Embassy’s bank account, customers are required to
provide the bank slip to prove payment.
• Processing time: six (6) to eight (8) weeks or more.
Note: Do not make travel arrangements unless the approval has been granted.
In case the visa is approved (which is not guaranteed), the applicant presents him/herself
at the Embassy with the following:
• Passport/travel document;
• Fee: € 40.00 Please pay to the following account:
Account name: Kenya Embassy
Bank: Bank Austria
Account number: 10112183200
IBAN: AT94-1200-0101-1218-3200
Once payment is deposited in the Embassy’s bank account, customers are required to
provide the bank slip to prove payment.
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• Travel itinerary from the travel agency/copy of the ticket.
This category of visa is applicable to:
Nationals of the following countries:
1. AFGHANISTAN
2. ARMENIA
3. AZERBAIJAN
4. CAMEROON
5. DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA (FORMERLY NORTH KOREA)
6. ERITREA
7. IRAQ
8. KOSOVO
9. LEBANON
10. LIBYA
11. MALI
12. PALESTINE
13. SENEGAL
14. SOMALI
15. SYRIA
16. TAJIKISTAN
17. YEMEN
Note: The above list is subject to changes.
All foreigners holding blue or grey Travel Documents (Reiseausweis für Ausländer) not
issued by their own country of nationality, including recognized refugee holders of the
United Nations Refugee Travel Documents.
Please note the following:
Nationals of the countries listed above, and holders of a refugee travel document, may be
issued with a visa upon application at the Embassy if they are attending an official
meeting in Kenya of an international organization of which Kenya is a member state.
Nationals of Cameroon, Mali & Senegal who are holders of official, service or diplomatic
passports AND are travelling on official business, receive a gratis visa upon application.
Countries Whose Nationals Do Not Require A Visa To Visit Kenya
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA LESOTHO ST. VINCENT AND THE
THE BAHAMAS MALAWI GRENADINES
BARBADOS MALAYSIA (IF LESS THAN 30 ST.LUCIA
BELIZE DAYS) SWAZILAND
BOTSWANA MALDIVES TANZANIA
BRUNEI MAURITUS TONGA
DARUSSALAM NAMIBIA TRINIDAD& TOBAGO
CYPRUS NAURU TUVALU
ETHIOPIA PAPUANEW GUINEA UGANDA
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FIJI ISLANDS SAMOA URUGUAY
THE GAMBIA SAN MARINO VANUATU
GHANA SEYCHELLES ZAMBIA
GRENADA SINGAPORE ZIMBABWE
JAMAICA SIERRA LEONE
KIRIBATI SOLOMON ISLANDS
Note: The above list is subject to changes
Countries whose nationals do not require visas if specific conditions are fulfilled
• Brazil: only holders of official, service and diplomatic passports travelling on
official business;
• Iran: only holders of service and diplomatic passports travelling on official
business and staying for maximum 30 days;
• Malaysia: maximum stay of 30 days;
• New Zealand: maximum stay of 30 days;
• Turkey: only holders of official, service and diplomatic passports travelling on
official business.
GRATIS VISA /FREE VISA
A gratis visa is issued to all holders of an official, service or diplomatic passport, who
are travelling on official business. This includes nationals from Cameroon, Mali &
Senegal.
Nationals of these three countries who hold ordinary passports must apply for a referred
visa; see the information on types of visas and fees for the application procedure.
Please note:
Nationals of all other countries which must apply for a referred visa cannot receive gratis
visa. (See the information on types of visas and fees for the list of countries.)
Holders of official, service or diplomatic passports who are travelling for private reasons
cannot receive a gratis visa.
Holders of a laissez-passer issued by one of the organizations listed here below,
while on official business for the organization in question, and upon
presentation of an official document from this organization:
• European Union (EU);
• United Nations (UN);
• International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank;
• International Labor Organization (ILO);
• African Union (AU);
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• Preferential Trade Area/Common Market of East & Southern Africa (PTA/COMESA);
• Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD);
• African Development Bank (ADB);
• Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA);
• International Red Locust Control Organization for Central & Southern Africa (IRLCO);
• Desert Locust Control Organization (DLCO);
• African Airlines Travel Association (IATA);
• Environment Liaison Centre International (ELCI);
• Union Of Radio, Television Network of Africa (URTNA);
• CIP (International Potato Centre);
• African Reinsurance Corporation (ARC);
• African Housing Fund (AHF).
HEALTH
Immunization against yellow fever is only compulsory for travelers over one year old that
enter Kenya from Central and Western African or Central and Latin American countries
where yellow fever is still endemic. Taking of anti-malaria medication is strongly
recommended.
VACCINATION CERTIFICATE
a) There are no mandatory immunizations required for Austrian, Slovakian and Hungarian
residents wishing to visit Kenya. However, immunization against typhoid, yellow fever and
cholera are recommended.
b) Anti- Malaria Pills should be taken particularly if the visitors will be travelling to the
Western and Coastal regions of Kenya.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
The visa information above is subject to change from time to time. It is, therefore,
important to re-confirm this information at the time of applying for a visa. The website
also provides updates. Please ensure that the visa form is correctly completed, that a
photograph is stapled to the form, and that the correct fee and all required documents are
enclosed, before submitting your application, so as to ensure prompt processing of your
visa.
