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Taiwan visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Taiwan.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Taiwan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Taiwan visa?
Visitor Visa for Tourism Purpose
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 14, 30, 60 or 90 days per entry as stated on the visa; 60- and 90-day visas without a "no extension" remark can be extended at the NIA up to six months in total
- Fee
- US$50
Apply on BOCA online visa application form (General Visa Application)
For the tourist visa, Taiwan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50, and applications are made on visawebapp.boca.gov.tw. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 14, 30, 60 or 90 days per entry as stated on the visa; 60- and 90-day visas without a "no extension" remark can be extended at the NIA up to six months in total.
Where Kenyan citizens apply for a visa for Taiwan
Taiwan has no embassy or consulate in Kenya on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 1,447 km
- Embassy of Taiwan in Mbabane2,850 km
Makhosikhosi Street, Mbabane
- 3,351 km
The nearest Taiwanese missions to Nairobi are in Hargeisa, Somalia (1,447 km from Nairobi), Mbabane, Eswatini (2,850 km) and São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe (3,351 km). Taiwan sets which of its missions takes applications from Kenya; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Taiwanese citizens travelling to Kenya
TaiwanKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Taiwan
Travel advice for Taiwan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
Kenyan citizens planning a trip to Taiwan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Taiwan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 24 November 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Taiwan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Taiwan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Taiwan
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Taiwan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kenyan citizens apply
Taiwan has no embassy or career consulate in Kenya. Kenyan citizens apply through a mission of Taiwan accredited to Kenya from abroad; the official visa portal of Taiwan names the right place.
Taiwanese citizens travelling to Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, Taiwanese citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Taiwan?
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Taiwan.
Is there an embassy of Taiwan in Kenya?
No. Taiwan has no embassy in Kenya. The nearest Taiwanese embassy is in Hargeisa, Somalia, 1,447 km from Nairobi.
How much does the Taiwan tourist visa cost?
Taiwan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the tourist visa.
Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, Taiwanese citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Taiwan visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need a visa for Taiwan 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.