How long can you stay in Kenya?
Visa-free stay limits for Kenya, by passport, with the counting rule explained.
For 12 of the 12 passports we cover. Check yours below.
By passport
| Passport | Visa-free stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 90 days per entry | — |
How the days count
- Arrive in Kenya on 1 June — that's day 1 (entry and exit days both count).
- Your last legal day is 29 August (day 90).
- Each entry gets its own allowance, but repeated back-to-back entries ("border runs") can get you refused at the border.
Notes
Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) required for all visitors — $30.
If you overstay
Overstaying — even by a day or two — can mean fines, detention, deportation and a ban on coming back, and it can follow you on future visa applications. Penalties vary by country and by case, so confirm the current rules with the official source below.
Questions people ask
How long can Americans stay in Kenya?
Americans can stay in Kenya for up to 90 days per entry without a visa.
How long can British citizens stay in Kenya?
British citizens can stay in Kenya for up to 90 days per entry without a visa.
How long can Canadians stay in Kenya?
Canadians can stay in Kenya for up to 90 days per entry without a visa.
How long can Australians stay in Kenya?
Australians can stay in Kenya for up to 90 days per entry without a visa.
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This entry has not yet been manually verified against an official source. Treat it as a starting point and confirm before you travel.
Official source: www.ecitizen.go.ke
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