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Kenya visa for Russian citizens

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 90 days

Russian 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.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kenemb.ru

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

Apply on Kenya eTA portal

All visa types for Kenya

For the ETA, Kenya’s official sources give a standard fee of US$30, and applications are made on 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 Russia

Kenyan citizens travelling to Russia

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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.

Russian citizens planning a trip to Kenya can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Russian citizens can stay in Kenya

Russian citizens may stay in Kenya for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kenya.

How Russian citizens apply

Russian 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 Russia

Russia requires a visa from Kenyan citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Kenya?

Russian 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.

How long can Russian citizens stay in Kenya?

Russian 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 Russia?

Russia requires a visa from Kenyan citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.

Can Russian citizens enter Kenya visa-free?

No; Russian 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.