Saudi Arabia
Kenya
Kenya visa for Saudi citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to Kenya, Saudi citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Kenya visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kenyaembassyriyadh.com
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
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 Saudi Arabia
- Embassy of Kenya in Riyadh
Amr Ibn Omayah Al Dhamri Street 49358, 11693 Al Safarat, Riyadh
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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 Saudi Arabia 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 6 November 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 Saudi citizens can stay in Kenya
Saudi citizens may stay in Kenya for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kenya.
How Saudi citizens apply
Saudi 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 Saudi Arabia
Kenyan citizens need an e-Visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, Saudi citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
How long can Saudi citizens stay in Kenya?
Saudi 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 Saudi Arabia?
Kenyan citizens need an e-Visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for online before travel.
Can Saudi citizens enter Kenya visa-free?
No; Saudi citizens need an ETA for Kenya.
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.