[Updated 10 September 2018]
Kenya is home to a variety of stunning attractions, wildlife and sandy coastlines, that is why the country is fast becoming a popular destination of choice for many Nigerians. The country’s unparalleled beauty and charm has made it to be on most Nigerian’s bucket list.
Nigerian passport holders require a visa to travel to Kenya, but rest assured the process is an easy one! This article applies to the Kenyan e-visa for tourists which you can obtain online through eVisa.
Please note that your possession of a Kenyan e-visa does not guarantee you entry into the country. The immigration officers, at the port of entry, can deny you entry if you do not meet the immigration requirements. The processing time for the Kenyan e-visa is two business days, but it is recommended to apply at least seven days before you travel to spare yourself some stress, and in case additional documents are required.
Please check your eligibility before beginning the application process and submitting your application well in advance of flight departure. Once you have your visa, all that’s left to do is pack your bags!
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Kenyan Visa Description
- Single-Entry Visa – This e-visa allows you to enter into Kenya once. The single-entry visa is for those who want to go to Kenya for business, tourism or medical reasons. It is valid for three months from the date of issue with a stay of up to 90 days in Kenya. You can renew the single-entry visa for up to a maximum of six months – at the immigration headquarters in Nairobi.
- Transit Visa – Allows you a short stop-over that can last up to 72 hours.
Visa Processing Time
The e-visa processing time is two business days. Once your Kenya e-visa has been approved it will be sent to your eVisa account. Print out a copy and present it with your passport at the port of entry in Kenya.
Visa Fees
| Type of Visa | Cost of Visa |
| Single-Entry Visa | USD 51 |
| Transit Visa | USD 21 |
Secure payments can be made using your debit card, credit card, VISA card or Mastercard via the eVisa website, after submitting your application form.
Please note: The e-visa processing fee is non-refundable!
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Kenya Visa Requirements
- Passport valid for at least six months, with at least one blank page for entry stamp
- A return ticket
- One scanned photograph – must follow the Kenyan government’s photo guideline
- Travel itinerary
- Hotel bookings
- Invitation letter – if visiting family
Follow the eVisa checklist to ensure you have all necessary documents.
How to Apply Online
- Click “create an account” on the eVisa home page
- Select “register as a visitor”
- Once logged in, select Department of Immigration Services
- Make an application and select “apply now”
- Fill in the application form
- Submit application
- Choose your payment method (debit/credit/prepaid card, EazzyPay, KCB Cash or Equity Cash)
- Await approval via email, then download and print the Kenyan e-visa from your eVisa account
- Present your printed Kenyan e-visa to the immigration officer at the port of entry
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Now that you have all the necessary information needed to acquire your Kenyan e-visa, you’re ready to book your flight and fly to this diverse African destination.
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All information on this blog page was correct at the time of publishing and may change at any time without prior notice. Travelstart is not affiliated to immigration authorities or their application centres and will not be liable for loss or inconvenience arising from the use of this volatile information.
Travelstart does not provide advice or assist with processing visas. The content of this article is listed as recommended by research and the Kenyan embassy. Kindly check the embassy’s website BEFORE applying for your visa.
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Goodevening ms kemi, I am an intending bride may 2016 and my paspport will expire Oct 2016 and I want to do my honeymoon in Kenya nd ubai but Kenya first for 3days and dnt no how to go about it visa cos sm1 said I can collect @ d airport on arrival while some ppl said I should collect now and met an agent that said 60k ffor 3mnths visa but since I just want to use 3days and I read ur instruction here and I noticed you no alot.pls can u shed more lights. By mailing mee.i will be waiting for your response.
Thanks
I wish to travel to kenya with my wife and daughter in July this year. What are the requirements, do I go to their embassy on the island for visa and like how much do you think it will cost us. I mean flight, hotel and bta. Will expect your reply in my box.
Please I will like to travel to Kenya. Can I get the requirements for everything. Visa. Flight tickets and hotel reservations. Thanks.
Hi . Please. Can i get the requirements of what it will take to get visa to Kenya, flight tickets and hotel reservations. Thanks
I want to travel from Nigeria to Kenya…how can i go about it please
Please I want to travel with my eight & five years old children to Kenya, please do they need visa to travel with and thier mother?. please I need a quick response. thanks.
Kenya issues Visa on arrivals, you’ll only be required to pay about $50 per Visa
Hello, please, I am a Nigerian but reside in South Africa. What documents do I need to apply with? How do I go about it here in South Africa.
Thank you.
Please I want to travel to Kenya how much will it cost me to do go there including the visa ,flight and hotel please inbox with full details thanks .
I will like to travel to beautiful kenya with my wife and daughter in this year. What are the requirements, how can i locate kenya embassy or any kenya consular in nigeria for visa and like how much do i have that will cost all of us. I mean flight, hotel and bta.if its visiting I have a friend of mine there and if its tourist visa . Will expect your reply in my box.
Pls is it true that Kenya change their consular? Have apply for Kenya visa now going to a month all am told is that their is no consular to sign…Pls how true is it….tnks
Good day.am a Ghanaian based in nigeira . I want to visit Kenya from Nigeria .what will I do …Thanks
Yes you do need a Visa, you can get all the info you need on processing in the Nigeria Embassy
I want to visit a friend in Kenyan wat are the enquires. Thanks
Hello pope, you can get a Kenyan Visa at the point of entry in Kenya for $50
I am a nigerian, want to visit kenya with my wife, please how much will it cost the both of us and what are the requirments for visa and hotel.
Ho Akpieyi, You can get Kenyan visa at the point of entry for 50$/person. You can find and book hotels in Kenya on travelstart >> https://hotels.travelstart.com
Please I want to kwon how much it will cost me to get a visa, ticket and hotel reservation in kenya? Travelling for a visit by November please I truly need your response
Wish to travel to Kenya with myhobby.living n working over there.what do I need to do n how much does it cost
Please leave your comment…I have been invited to come and study in Kenya, what will I do?
how much it will cost me to get a visa and ticket to kenya. Just a three weeks visit to friend of mine Am a Nigeria
Wanna knw much its gonna cost too get a visa and ticket from lagos too nairobi need it urgently
The cost of a Kenyan Visa is about $50 at arrival at the airport
Please leave your comment…pls my girlfriend is coming from Kenya to Nigeria I want to no the requirement
I want to travel Kenya for tourism purpose and I need to know how to go about it.
Thanks
Hello Lucky, please read our latest blog on how to get the East AFrica (Kenyan) Tourist visa here
Requirement for a visit to a family friend and also want to know if I can process the visa in Lagos office
Hi there, thanks for contacting us. I’m afraid we do not specialise with visa related queries. For this, you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. ~ Aminat
hi,please would like to vist kenya by january 2017,what should be by budget for visa,hotel(at least moderate not too expensive hotel),flight etc. for at least one week.would apperciate if info can be send to my box,and also how do i go about the visa too.thank u so much as i await your response.
Hi Keji, thanks for your comment.Hi there, thanks for contacting us. I’m afraid we do not specialise with visa related queries. For this, you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. However, you can visit http://www.travelstart.com.ng/blog/explore-east-africa-with-one-visa/ and check for hotel fares on http://www.travelstart.com.ng ~ Aminat
Thank you. This has been immensely helpful
I wish to visit Kenya with my daughter this holiday but I don’t know how to go about it can you help please
Hi there, thanks for contacting us. I’m afraid we do not specialise with visa related queries. For this, you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. However you can visit evisa.go.ke ~ Aminat
please i want to know if it is only the e-visa that is available to visit kenya or does one need to submit his or her application at the kenyan embassy in nigeria
I would be traveling to Kenya for a 3-day training course organized by UNESCO and fully funded. Meanwhile, participants are required to pay and process their Kenya Visas on their own. Please how much is the cost of such category of visa and what are the other requirements by the Kenya Authority?
Hi there, thanks for contacting us. I’m afraid we do not specialise with visa related queries. For this, you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. ~ Aminat
once my visa is approved will it be attached to my passport or it will be given to me at the point of entry
Hi there, thanks for contacting us. I’m afraid we do not specialise with visa related queries. For this, you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. ~ Aminat
Do I need to fill visa application form at Kenya Embassy in Nigeria before going to Kenya to pay for visa at the point of entry? And, is the visa cost still $51?
Hi John, yes you can apply for Kenyan visa at the embassy, online(http://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html) or on arrival at the airport. The visa cost is still $51 0r $100 for the East Africa tourist visa. ~Innocent
i want to visit my friend in Nigeria and am from kenya what is the cost of the visa in kenyan money and requirements please
Hi there, thanks for contacting us. I’m afraid we do not specialise with visa related queries. For this, you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. ~ Aminat
please i want to travell from Nigeria to Kenya this year and i want to know how much it will cost me and am going there for work.
Hi Stephen, thanks for contacting us.
I’m afraid we do not specialize with visa related queries. For this you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency.
They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required.
Good day,
kindly give me update on the following questions
1.current visa fee in Naira
2.Do i need to come over to your office for the visa or i can get it online?
3.is it a must i must come with invitation letter if am invited?
Regards
Thanks for contacting us Ayodeji.
I’m afraid we do not specialize with visa related queries. For this you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency.
They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. -Innocent
I wish to travel to Kenya with my family. how do I go about the document and how is the Visa duration. more so, How much it will cost me to have the Visa. please reply me by my mail Address
Thanks for contacting us.
I’m afraid we do not specialize with visa related queries. For this you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency.
They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required.
Please how can I geet visa am
Hi Ifayemi,thanks for contacting us. I’m afraid we do not specialise with visa related queries. For this, you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. ~ Aminat
Pls can i apply online i meant kenya visa“ how is it safe.
Hi Add-one, thanks for contacting us.It is safe applying for Kenya Visa online- the visa is called e-visa. You can visit evisa.go.ke/. For more information please click here,
http://www.travelstart.com.ng/blog/explore-east-africa-with-one-visa/ ~Aminat
Please I need full details on applying for a visa to Kenya (Nairobi) and pleas how much will it cost for the ticket… thanks to hear from you.
Hi Nnamdi,thanks for contacting us. I’m afraid we do not specialise with visa related queries. For this, you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. However, you can get information by clicking here http://www.travelstart.com.ng/blog/explore-east-africa-with-one-visa/ ~Aminat
I am William. I wanna migrate to Kenya. Settle there and raise a family.I work as a banker in nNigeria. I wanna migrate as a skilled immigrant or possibly get a job and accommodation in Nairobi. I don’t have friends or family there so it’s difficult. Can you help
Hi Williams, thanks for contacting us. I’m afraid we do not specialize with visa related queries. For this you will need to contact the Embassy direct or official visa handling agency. They will be able to advise on the cost, correct procedures to follow and what documentation will be required. ~ Aminat
i am a Nigeria citizen. i want to know if am meant to come to Kenya High Commission Office to submit my eVisa. Can i then booked my flight to Kenya with the eVisa without coming to the office.
@Uchenna
Please I need help, I applied for a Kenyan E visa, early this month and was granted , please I want to know if I’m not able to travel to Kenya within 3 months, will the visa expire?? Or the visa is only valid when I travel to kenya
I love the country because i have seen so many beautiful places and i like to be there