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Kenya visa for Bulgarian citizens

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 90 days

Bulgarian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Kenya visa?

Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Not set by the eTA; the officer issues a visitor's pass of up to 6 months in total
Fee
US$30
Processing time
Generally within 3 working days (72 hours); express is processed immediately

Apply on Kenya eTA portal

All visa types for Kenya

Kenya’s ETA costs US$30 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is etakenya.go.ke. Processing time, as Kenya states it: Generally within 3 working days (72 hours); express is processed immediately. Longest stay on the ETA: Not set by the eTA; the officer issues a visitor's pass of up to 6 months in total.

Where to apply in Bulgaria

  • Honorary Consulate of Kenya in Sofia

    Honorary Consulate · Sofia

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Kenyan citizens travelling to Bulgaria

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Travel advice for Kenya

  • US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Bulgarian citizens planning a trip to Kenya can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Kenya at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Kenya (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Kenya (updated 19 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Bulgarian citizens can stay in Kenya

Bulgarian citizens may stay in Kenya for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kenya.

How Bulgarian citizens apply

Bulgarian citizens apply for the ETA for Kenya online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.

Kenyan citizens travelling to Bulgaria

Bulgaria requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Kenya?

Bulgarian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Bulgarian citizens stay in Kenya?

Bulgarian citizens can stay in Kenya for up to 90 days with an ETA.

How much does the Kenya ETA cost?

Kenya’s official sources give a standard fee of US$30 for the ETA. Processing time: Generally within 3 working days (72 hours); express is processed immediately.

Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

Bulgaria requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Bulgarian citizens enter Kenya visa-free?

No; Bulgarian citizens need an ETA for Kenya.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.