Philippines
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Kenya visa for Filipino citizens
Entry requirement
Filipino citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Kenya visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Kenya visa?
Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Not set by the eTA; the officer issues a visitor's pass of up to 6 months in total
- Fee
- US$30
- Processing time
- Generally within 3 working days (72 hours); express is processed immediately
Kenya’s ETA costs US$30 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is etakenya.go.ke. Processing time, as Kenya states it: Generally within 3 working days (72 hours); express is processed immediately. Longest stay on the ETA: Not set by the eTA; the officer issues a visitor's pass of up to 6 months in total.
Where to apply in Philippines
Kenya has no embassy or consulate in Philippines on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Kenyan citizens travelling to the Philippines
KenyaPhilippines Visa-free, 30 days Philippines visa for citizens of Kenya
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.
For a trip from the Philippines to Kenya, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Good to know
How long Filipino citizens can stay in Kenya
Filipino citizens may stay in Kenya for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kenya.
How Filipino citizens apply
Filipino citizens apply for the ETA for Kenya online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Kenyan citizens travelling to the Philippines
Kenyan citizens can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Filipino citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Filipino citizens stay in Kenya?
Filipino citizens can stay in Kenya for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the Kenya ETA cost?
Kenya’s official sources give a standard fee of US$30 for the ETA. Processing time: Generally within 3 working days (72 hours); express is processed immediately.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
Kenyan citizens can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Filipino citizens enter Kenya visa-free?
No; Filipino citizens need an ETA for Kenya.
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.