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Thailand visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Thailand requires a visa from Kenyan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Thailand visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nairobi.thaiembassy.org
Which Thailand visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by the Thai embassy or consulate handling the application, for example at least 5 to 10 working days in Bucharest or about 14 working days in Islamabad after a complete application
Apply on Thai e-Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand)
Thailand’s official site for the e-Visa is thaievisa.go.th. Processing time, as Thailand states it: Set by the Thai embassy or consulate handling the application, for example at least 5 to 10 working days in Bucharest or about 14 working days in Islamabad after a complete application.
Thai missions in Kenya
- Embassy of Thailand in Nairobi
Rose Avenue, Off Denis Pritt Rd, Kenya, Nairobi
Thailand has 1 mission in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi.
Thai citizens travelling to Kenya
ThailandKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Thailand
Travel advice for Thailand
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential 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 Thailand, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Thailand at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 6 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Thailand (updated 12 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Thailand (updated 26 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Thailand
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Thailand 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 Thailand is applied for online on its official government portal; Kenyan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Thailand’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Malaysia admits Kenyan citizens visa-free.
Thai citizens travelling to Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, Thai citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Thailand?
Thailand requires a visa from Kenyan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Thai embassy in Kenya?
The Thai embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi.
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, Thai citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Thailand visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need an e-Visa for Thailand.
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.