Kenya
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Canada visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Canada requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Kenya
- High Commission of Canada in Nairobi
Limuru Road, Nairobi
- Consular Office of Canada in Nairobi
Parklands Road, Nairobi
All missions of Canada in Kenya
Canada has 2 missions in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi. Consulates: Nairobi.
In Kenya, visa applications for Canada are also handled by Consular Office of Canada in Nairobi.
Canadian citizens travelling to Kenya
CanadaKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Kenya to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Canada
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kenyan citizens apply
In Kenya, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Nairobi and the consulate in Nairobi, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
The United States requires Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Kenya
Canadian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Kenya?
The Canadian embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi; there is also a consulate in Nairobi.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Canadian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
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.