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Kenya visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to Kenya, Costa Rican citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Kenya visa guide
Checked 7 November 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
For the ETA, Kenya’s official sources give a standard fee of US$30, and applications are made on 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 Costa Rica
Kenya has no embassy or consulate in Costa Rica on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Kenyan citizens travelling to Costa Rica
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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.
Before travelling from Costa Rica to Kenya, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 6 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Kenya (updated 19 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Kenya
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Kenya for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kenya.
How Costa Rican citizens apply
Costa Rican 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 Costa Rica
Costa Rica requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, Costa Rican citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Kenya?
Costa Rican 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 Costa Rica?
Costa Rica requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Kenya visa-free?
No; Costa Rican citizens need an ETA for Kenya.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.