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China visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ke.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Kenya
- Embassy of China in Nairobi
Woodlands Road, Nairobi
China has 1 mission in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi.
Chinese citizens travelling to Kenya
ChinaKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Kenyan citizens planning a trip to China can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in China
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in China 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 Chinese embassy in Nairobi, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Afghanistan and North Korea require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Kenya
Chinese citizens do not need a visa for Kenya, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for China?
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Kenya?
The Chinese embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Chinese citizens do not need a visa for Kenya, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can Kenyan citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need a visa for China 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.