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Egypt visa for Kenyan citizens

Visa required

Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Egypt visa?

Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate

Key facts

Processing time
Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

All visa types for Egypt

Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

Egyptian missions in Kenya

Egypt has 1 mission in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Kenya

EgyptKenya Visa-free, 60 days Kenya visa for citizens of Egypt

Travel advice for Egypt

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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 Kenya to Egypt, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Egypt

How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Egypt 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 Egyptian embassy in Nairobi, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.

Egypt’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens

Palestine requires Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Kenya

Egyptian citizens do not need a visa for Kenya: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free.

Frequently asked questions

Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.

Where is the Egyptian embassy in Kenya?

The Egyptian embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi.

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Kenya?

Egyptian citizens do not need a visa for Kenya: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free.

Can Kenyan citizens enter Egypt visa-free?

No; Kenyan citizens need a visa for Egypt 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.