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Japan visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Japanese missions in Kenya
- Embassy of Japan in Nairobi
Hill Lane, Nairobi
Japan has 1 mission in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi.
Japanese citizens travelling to Kenya
JapanKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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 Japan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Japan
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Japan 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 Japanese embassy in Nairobi, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Kenya
Japanese 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 Japan?
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Kenya?
The Japanese embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Japanese 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 Japan visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need a visa for Japan 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.