Kenya passport results — January 2025 VisaGlance matrix
In the January 2025 VisaGlance matrix, 5 passports were listed as visa-free · 45 were listed under visa on arrival, eVisa, or ETA
Historical snapshot of 50 tracked passports for Kenya; individual rows were not independently verified and may not reflect current rules.
Methodology
A mapped source supports destination-level context, not every passport row shown on this page. Each row needs its own governing evidence before it can be called verified.
- Sources
- Directorate of Immigration Services, Republic of Kenya (Kenya eTA portal / Ministry of Interior — Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2025) Destination source ↗
- Last reviewed
- Author
- William W.
- Reviewer
- William W. Same person as the author; this is not an independent review.
Kenya is East Africa's safari powerhouse and gateway to the Indian Ocean. Travelers come for the Great Migration across the Serengeti boundary, trekking Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya, wildlife-rich national parks, and coastal beaches in Mombasa and Zanzibar; it is the region's primary tourism hub.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) near Nairobi is the primary gateway; Mombasa's airport serves coastal visitors. Immigration is efficient and welcoming; queuing may occur during peak seasons, but electronic systems and English-speaking staff expedite processing.
Official-source travel notes
Kenya eTA checklist: Electronic Travel Authorisation before travel
Kenya uses an Electronic Travel Authorisation flow for most visitors. Treat the Kenya eTA as a pre-travel step: apply before departure and keep the approval handy for airline and border checks.
- Use the official Kenya eTA site to apply online and review eligibility, exemptions, and processing guidance.
- After applying, use the Check Status or Validate eTA tools on the official site before you travel.
- The eTA is not a guarantee of entry; border officers can still review passport validity, purpose of visit, return/onward travel, and supporting documents.
Is Kenya eTA a visa?
Kenya presents the visitor flow as an Electronic Travel Authorisation. For most travelers, it is the key pre-travel authorization to complete before boarding.
Where do I check a Kenya eTA application?
Use the Check Status or Validate eTA tools on the official Kenya eTA website.
Visa results start from a historical January 2025 base matrix with limited, documented corrections. A mapped destination-level source provides context only; it does not independently verify a passport-destination result.
Listed as visa-free — January 2025 matrix 5 passports
Listed as visa on arrival / eVisa / ETA — January 2025 matrix 45 passports
- United States ETA
- United Kingdom ETA
- Canada ETA
- Australia ETA
- New Zealand ETA
- Ireland ETA
- Germany ETA
- France ETA
- Italy ETA
- Spain ETA
- Portugal ETA
- Netherlands ETA
- Belgium ETA
- Switzerland ETA
- Austria ETA
- Sweden ETA
- Norway ETA
- Denmark ETA
- Finland ETA
- Poland ETA
- Czechia ETA
- Greece ETA
- Romania ETA
- Hungary ETA
- Russia ETA
- Ukraine ETA
- Türkiye ETA
- Israel ETA
- United Arab Emirates ETA
- Saudi Arabia ETA
- India ETA
- Pakistan ETA
- Bangladesh ETA
- Sri Lanka ETA
- China ETA
- Hong Kong SAR China ETA
- Taiwan ETA
- Japan ETA
- South Korea ETA
- Thailand ETA
- Vietnam ETA
- Philippines ETA
- Indonesia ETA
- Brazil ETA
- Mexico ETA
Visa rules change without notice. Always confirm with the embassy, consulate or the official government source linked above before you book or travel.