Kenya: entry, stay and taxes
Data as of 28 Oct 2026
Kenya. Entry types in this data: 5. Long-stay routes: 2. Tax system: Worldwide income.
Who can enter and how
| Entry type | Status | Stay | Nationalities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa/eTA exemption (90 days) | Visa-free | 90 days | 44 |
| Visa/eTA exemption - African states (60 days) | Visa-free | 60 days | 27 |
| Visa/eTA exemption - EAC partner states (180 days) | Visa-free | 180 days | 6 |
| Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) | eTA | 90 days | 121 |
| East Africa Tourist Visa (Kenya-Uganda-Rwanda) | E-visa | 90 days | 198 |
Border rules
- Passport validity on arrival: 6 months
Long-stay routes
Tax residency
- 183 days present, in a calendar year
Sources
- Persons exempted from Electronic Travel Authorization (Legal Notice No. 93 of 2025, Seventeenth Schedule)
- Kenya eTA - General information (eligibility, exemptions, processing)
- Kenya eases travel requirements for African citizens
- Kenya eTA - Eligibility and fees
- Kenya eTA - FAQs
- What is the Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)?
- Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)
- East African Tourist Visa