Kenya
Ukraine
Ukraine visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Ukraine requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Ukraine visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kenya.mfa.gov.ua
Which Ukraine visa?
Visa-free stay and short-term visa (type C)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 90 days within any 180-day period for visa-free nationals; the visa period for others.
Ukraine’s official site for the tourist visa is dmsu.gov.ua. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 90 days within any 180-day period for visa-free nationals; the visa period for others.
Ukrainian missions in Kenya
Ukraine has 1 mission in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi.
Ukrainian citizens travelling to Kenya
UkraineKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Ukraine
Travel advice for Ukraine
- US State Department Level 4: Do not 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.
For a trip from Kenya to Ukraine, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Ukraine at Level 4, do not travel (updated 27 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Ukraine (updated 2 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Ukraine (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Ukraine
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Ukraine 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 Ukrainian embassy in Nairobi, or to a visa centre acting for Ukraine; fees, documents and processing times are published by Ukraine.
Ukraine’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Belarus and Romania require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Ukrainian citizens travelling to Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, Ukrainian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Ukraine?
Ukraine requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Ukrainian embassy in Kenya?
The Ukrainian embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi.
Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, Ukrainian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Ukraine visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need a visa for Ukraine 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.