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Kenya visa for German citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to Kenya, German citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Kenya visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kenyanembassyberlin.de
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 Germany
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- Honorary Consulate of Kenya in Hamburg (21465 Wentorf b. Hamburg)
21465 Wentorf b. Hamburg, Reinbeker Weg 10
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Kenyan citizens travelling to Germany
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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.
For a trip from Germany to Kenya, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Good to know
How long German citizens can stay in Kenya
German citizens may stay in Kenya for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kenya.
How German citizens apply
German 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 Germany
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, German citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
How long can German citizens stay in Kenya?
German 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 Germany?
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Can German citizens enter Kenya visa-free?
No; German 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.