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Kenya visa for Italian citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to Kenya, Italian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Kenya visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embassyofkenya.it
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 Italy
- Embassy of Kenya in Rome
Viale Luca Gaurico 205, 00143 Roma
- Honorary Consulate of Kenya in Milan
Largo Augusto 8, 20122 Milano
Kenyan citizens travelling to Italy
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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 Italy 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 30 October 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 Italian citizens can stay in Kenya
Italian citizens may stay in Kenya for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kenya.
How Italian citizens apply
Italian 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 Italy
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, Italian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
How long can Italian citizens stay in Kenya?
Italian 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 Italy?
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Can Italian citizens enter Kenya visa-free?
No; Italian 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.