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Vietnam visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Kenyan citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Vietnam visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Vietnam visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days, matching the validity printed on the e-visa
- Fee
- US$25
- Processing time
- About three working days according to the portal
Apply on Vietnam National e-Visa portal (Immigration Department)
For the e-Visa, Vietnam’s official sources give a standard fee of US$25, and applications are made on evisa.gov.vn. Processing time, as Vietnam states it: About three working days according to the portal. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 90 days, matching the validity printed on the e-visa.
Where to apply in Kenya
Vietnam has no embassy or consulate in Kenya on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to Kenya
VietnamKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Vietnam
Travel advice for Vietnam
- 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.
For a trip from Kenya to Vietnam, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Vietnam at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 23 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Vietnam (updated 21 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Vietnam (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Vietnam
Kenyan citizens may stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Vietnam.
How Kenyan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Vietnam is applied for online on its official government portal; Kenyan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Vietnam’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
China requires Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Vietnamese citizens travelling to Kenya
Vietnamese 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 Vietnam?
Kenyan citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can Kenyan citizens stay in Vietnam?
Kenyan citizens can stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Vietnam in Kenya?
No. Vietnam has no embassy in Kenya.
How much does the Vietnam e-Visa cost?
Vietnam’s official sources give a standard fee of US$25 for the e-Visa. Processing time: About three working days according to the portal.
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Vietnamese 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 Vietnam visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam.
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.