South Africa
Kenya
Kenya visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by South African citizens for Kenya, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kenya.org.za
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Kenyan citizens travelling to South Africa
KenyaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa 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 South Africa 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 6 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Kenya (updated 19 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Kenya
South African citizens may stay in Kenya for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kenya.
Kenya’s neighbours for South African citizens
Tanzania admits South African citizens visa-free.
Kenyan citizens travelling to South Africa
Kenyan citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Kenya.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Kenya?
No visa is needed by South African citizens for Kenya, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in Kenya?
South African citizens can stay in Kenya for up to 90 days.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Kenyan citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can South African citizens enter Kenya visa-free?
Yes, South African citizens can enter Kenya without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.