Uganda
Kenya
Kenya visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Kenya admits Ugandan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kenyamissionkampala.ug
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Kenyan citizens travelling to Uganda
KenyaUganda Visa-free, 90 days Uganda 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 Uganda 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Ugandan citizens can stay in Kenya
Ugandan citizens may stay in Kenya for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kenya.
Kenya’s neighbours for Ugandan citizens
Tanzania and South Sudan admit Ugandan citizens visa-free.
Kenyan citizens travelling to Uganda
Uganda admits Kenyan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Uganda and Kenya.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Kenya admits Ugandan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.
How long can Ugandan citizens stay in Kenya?
Ugandan citizens can stay in Kenya for up to 180 days.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Uganda admits Kenyan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ugandan citizens enter Kenya visa-free?
Yes, Ugandan citizens can enter Kenya without a visa and stay for up to 180 days.
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.