Kenya
Turkey
Turkey visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Turkey requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Turkey visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nairobi-be.mfa.gov.tr
Which Turkey visa?
Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
- Processing time
- Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.
Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Turkish missions in Kenya
Turkey has 1 mission in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi.
Turkish citizens travelling to Kenya
TurkeyKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Turkey
Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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.
For a trip from Kenya to Turkey, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Turkey
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Turkey is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kenyan citizens apply
In Kenya, applications go to the Turkish embassy in Nairobi, or to a visa centre acting for Turkey; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkey.
Turkey’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Georgia, Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkish citizens travelling to Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, Turkish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Turkey requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Turkish embassy in Kenya?
The Turkish embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, Turkish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need a visa for Turkey 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.