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Israel visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Israel requires a visa from Kenyan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Israel visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embassies.gov.il
Which Israel visa?
B/2 visitor and tourist visa (incl. eVisa-B2 pilot)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Within the visa period, normally up to three months; longer only with a PIBA extension
- Fee
- ₪105
- Processing time
- eVisa-B2: usually within 10 days; at a mission it depends on the mission and any interview
For the tourist visa, Israel’s official sources give a standard fee of ₪105, and applications are made on israel-entry.piba.gov.il. Processing time, as Israel states it: eVisa-B2: usually within 10 days; at a mission it depends on the mission and any interview. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Within the visa period, normally up to three months; longer only with a PIBA extension.
Israeli missions in Kenya
- Consulate of Israel in Nairobi
Bishop Road, Nairobi
Israel has 1 mission in Kenya. Consulates: Nairobi.
Israeli citizens travelling to Kenya
IsraelKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Israel
Travel advice for Israel
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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.
For a trip from Kenya to Israel, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Israel at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Israel (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Israel (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Israel
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Israel is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kenyan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Israel is applied for online on its official government portal; Kenyan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Israel’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Lebanon, Egypt and Palestine require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Israeli citizens travelling to Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, Israeli citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Israel?
Israel requires a visa from Kenyan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
How much does the Israel tourist visa cost?
Israel’s official sources give a standard fee of ₪105 for the tourist visa. Processing time: eVisa-B2: usually within 10 days; at a mission it depends on the mission and any interview.
Do Israeli citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, Israeli citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Israel visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need an e-Visa for Israel.
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.