Get a Kenya Visa

Business Visa Application Requirements for a Kenya Visa

1. Pre-Approval Process

   All 5-year Kenyan visa applications must go through an approval process. The Embassy will contact the Immigration HQ in Nairobi for approval on your behalf once they receive your application.  The approval process takes at least two months and may take as long as five months.  Once the Embassy has the approval, visa issuance takes five business days.

2. Passport

   You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:

   • Be valid for the next six months
   • Have at least one blank visa page (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
   • Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way

   If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact Travisa at 877-876-3266 for further details.

3. Photograph(s)

   You must provide photographs. Upload your photo and we will print it to the exact specifications required for this visa. Follow https://travisa.com/photo-service to upload your photo.

    

   Alternatively, you may provide two color, passport-type photographs that meets the following strict criteria: be taken within the last three months against an all-white background and printed on high-quality photo paper; be identical; be two inches by two inches; provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression. You may not wear eyeglasses or headwear except for religious purposes. Your photo should not be affixed to your application and the photograph may not display evidence of adhesive tape or staples.

4. Visa Application Form

   You must provide one fully completed copy of the visa application form found in this kit. The application form must:

   • Include answers for all fields
   • Display your full name as it appears in your passport
   • Be signed

5. Business Cover Letter

   You are required to provide a Business Cover Letter from your U.S.-based company. Be certain your letter meets the specific requirements of the consulate by using our Digital Business Cover Letter. Visit https://travisa.com/bcl-order to get started.

   When printing your Business Cover Letter, you must:
   • You must to provide 2 copies of the business cover letter

6. Travisa Order Form

   Provide the Travisa Order Form included in this kit.

7. Urgent Applications

   If you have an urgent visa application that carries a tight deadline, Travisa can help you to save valuable time and avoid expensive delays. A Travisa expert will review all of your documents to certify your application is accurate, complete and ready for submission. We will contact you personally to quickly handle any mistakes ensuring your application is submitted correctly. Visit https://travisa.com/visa-pre-check-service to learn more about this service.

Tourist Application Requirements for a Kenya Visa

1. Eligibility and Documentation

   The Government of Kenya utilises an electronic visa issuance system which is the equivalent to a visa, but no stamp or label is placed in the passport.

   To be eligible the traveller must:

   • Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
   • Hold proof of sufficient funds
   • Hold proof of onward/return flights
   • Hold proof of hotel reservation
   • Hold all documents required for the next destination

   
   To complete the order form the traveller must provide:

   • A photograph
   • A copy of the passport information page
   • A copy of the passport front cover page
   • A copy of the flight confirmation
   • A copy of the hotel confirmation
   • A copy of a previously issued Kenyan visa if applying for a multiple entry visa

   
   Apply now and complete our order form providing basic travel and personal details. We'll take care of the rest keeping you apprised of your order's progress over email.

2. Minor Applicants

   Applicants under 16 years of age do not require an eVisa to Kenya if travelling under their parents/guardian ETA application.

   Applicants between 16 and 18 years of age and travelling with their parents can only apply once their parents eVisa is approved.