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Philippines visa for Kenyan citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 30 days

Kenyan citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

Maximum stay
30 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nairobipe.dfa.gov.ph

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for the Philippines

Filipino citizens travelling to Kenya

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Travel advice for the Philippines

  • 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.

Before travelling from Kenya to the Philippines, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Philippines at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of the Philippines (updated 15 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of the Philippines (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Kenyan citizens can stay in the Philippines

Kenyan citizens may stay in the Philippines for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Philippines.

Filipino citizens travelling to Kenya

Filipino 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 the Philippines?

Kenyan citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

How long can Kenyan citizens stay in the Philippines?

Kenyan citizens can stay in the Philippines for up to 30 days.

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Kenya?

Filipino 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 the Philippines visa-free?

Yes, Kenyan citizens can enter the Philippines without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.

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.