Sri Lanka
Kenya
Kenya visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to Kenya, Sri Lankan citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Kenya visa guide
Checked 7 November 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 Sri Lanka
Kenya has no embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Kenyan citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
KenyaSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka 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.
Before travelling from Sri Lanka 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Kenya
Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Kenya for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kenya.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lanka
Kenyan citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, Sri Lankan citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
How long can Sri Lankan citizens stay in Kenya?
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lanka?
Kenyan citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Kenya visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.