Nigeria
Kenya
Kenya visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian citizens do not need a visa for Kenya: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 60 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Kenyan citizens travelling to Nigeria
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Travel advice for Kenya
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all 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 Nigeria to Kenya, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Kenya at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Kenya (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Kenya (updated 19 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Kenya
Nigerian citizens may stay in Kenya for up to 60 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kenya.
Kenyan citizens travelling to Nigeria
Kenyan citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Nigerian citizens do not need a visa for Kenya: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Kenya?
Nigerian citizens can stay in Kenya for up to 60 days.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Kenyan citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Kenya visa-free?
Yes, Nigerian citizens can enter Kenya without a visa and stay for up to 60 days.
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.