United Kingdom
Kenya
Kenya visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British citizens do not need a visa for Kenya, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Kenya visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kenyahighcom.org.uk
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 United Kingdom
- High Commission of Kenya in London
Portland Place 45, London
Kenyan citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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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 the United Kingdom 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 British citizens can stay in Kenya
British citizens may stay in Kenya for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kenya.
How British citizens apply
British 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 the United Kingdom
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Kenya?
British citizens do not need a visa for Kenya, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
How long can British citizens stay in Kenya?
British 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 the United Kingdom?
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Can British citizens enter Kenya visa-free?
No; British 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.