Kenya
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Kenyan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s tourist visa costs £135 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Kenya
The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi.
British citizens travelling to Kenya
United KingdomKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Before travelling from Kenya to the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Nairobi, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Ireland requires Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Kenya
British 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 the United Kingdom?
Kenyan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Where is the British embassy in Kenya?
The British embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Kenya?
British 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 the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom obtained in advance.
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.