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Kenya visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish 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
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Kenya visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kenyaembassy.org.tr
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
- Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Maximum stay: Not set by the eTA; the officer issues a visitor's pass of up to 6 months in total
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: Set by the officer on entry; total stay on a visitor's pass up to 6 months from entry
- Business visa Maximum stay: Visitor's pass: up to 6 months in total; Special Pass: up to 6 months
- Student visa Maximum stay: Duration of the course as stated by the institution; renewable
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 Turkey
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- Honorary Consulate of Kenya in Istanbul
Çobançeşme E-5 Yan Yol Caddesi 16, 34158 Istanbul
Kenyan citizens travelling to Turkey
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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.
For a trip from Turkey 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Turkish citizens can stay in Kenya
Turkish citizens may stay in Kenya for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kenya.
How Turkish citizens apply
Turkish 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 Turkey
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Turkish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Turkish citizens stay in Kenya?
Turkish 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 Turkey?
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
Can Turkish citizens enter Kenya visa-free?
No; Turkish 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.