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Italy visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Italy requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambnairobi.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Kenya
- Embassy of Italy in Nairobi
United Nations Crescent, 00619 Nairobi
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Mombasa
off Moi Avenue, Kilindi Road, Mombasa
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All missions of Italy in Kenya
Italy has 3 missions in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Mombasa and Malindi.
Italy: visa decisions in Kenya
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,445 | 5,702 | 707 | 11.0% | 46.3% |
| 2024 | 7,370 | 5,931 | 1,402 | 19.0% | 50.3% |
| 2025 | 6,418 | 5,139 | 1,279 | 19.9% | 40.0% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Kenya (Nairobi) received 6,418 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 5,139. The refusal rate was 19.9%. That is barely different from 2024 (19.0%). Applications fell by 13% compared with 2024 (7,370).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 33.1% of the applications lodged in Kenya that year, from 16.7% at the consulates of the Czech Republic to 60.9% at those of Norway. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 4th most applied-for Schengen state in Kenya.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Kenya, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Italian citizens travelling to Kenya
ItalyKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
Before travelling from Kenya to Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Italy
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Nairobi, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Kenyan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, Italian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Italian embassy in Kenya?
The Italian embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, Italian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need a visa for Italy 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.