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Russia visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Kenyan citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at russembkenya.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days)
- Processing time
- No more than 4 calendar days from submission
Russia’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.kdmid.ru. Processing time, as Russia states it: No more than 4 calendar days from submission. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days).
Russian missions in Kenya
- Embassy of Russia in Nairobi Today · Closed
Russia has 1 mission in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi.
Russian citizens travelling to Kenya
RussiaKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Russia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Russia
Kenyan citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Kenyan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Kenyan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Kenya
Russian 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 Russia?
Kenyan citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can Kenyan citizens stay in Russia?
Kenyan citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Kenya?
The Russian embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Russian 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 Russia visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need an e-Visa for Russia.
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.