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Saudi Arabia visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Saudi Arabia requires a visa from Kenyan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Saudi Arabia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ke.saudiembassy.sa
Which Saudi Arabia visa?
Tourist eVisa (visit visa for tourism, electronic)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia
- Fee
- US$80
- Processing time
- From about one minute up to 3 business days, according to KSA Visa
All visa types for Saudi Arabia
For the e-Visa, Saudi Arabia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80, and applications are made on ksavisa.sa. Processing time, as Saudi Arabia states it: From about one minute up to 3 business days, according to KSA Visa. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi missions in Kenya
Saudi Arabia has 1 mission in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi.
Saudi citizens travelling to Kenya
Saudi ArabiaKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Saudi Arabia
Travel advice for Saudi Arabia
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the 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.
Kenyan citizens planning a trip to Saudi Arabia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Saudi Arabia at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Saudi Arabia (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Saudi Arabia (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Saudi Arabia
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia is applied for online on its official government portal; Kenyan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Saudi Arabia’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Yemen and Kuwait require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Saudi citizens travelling to Kenya
Saudi 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia requires a visa from Kenyan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Saudi embassy in Kenya?
The Saudi embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi.
How much does the Saudi Arabia e-Visa cost?
Saudi Arabia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80 for the e-Visa. Processing time: From about one minute up to 3 business days, according to KSA Visa.
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Saudi 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 Saudi Arabia visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need an e-Visa for Saudi Arabia.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.