Ivory CoastKenya

Kenya visa for Ivorian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 60 days

Kenya admits Ivorian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 60 days.

Maximum stay
60 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

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Kenyan citizens travelling to Ivory Coast

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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 Ivory Coast 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 6 November 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 Ivorian citizens can stay in Kenya

Ivorian citizens may stay in Kenya for up to 60 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kenya.

Kenyan citizens travelling to Ivory Coast

Kenyan citizens do not need a visa for Ivory Coast, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Kenya?

Kenya admits Ivorian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 60 days.

How long can Ivorian citizens stay in Kenya?

Ivorian citizens can stay in Kenya for up to 60 days.

Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Ivory Coast?

Kenyan citizens do not need a visa for Ivory Coast, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.

Can Ivorian citizens enter Kenya visa-free?

Yes, Ivorian citizens can enter Kenya without a visa and stay for up to 60 days.

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.