Single Entry eVisa Short Stay

Mode: eVisaEntry: Single Entry • Short StayStay Duration: 30 DaysValidity: 3 Months

Processing

3 to 5 Working Days

Mode

eVisa

Entry

Single Entry • Short Stay

Stay Duration

30 Days

Validity

3 Months

Overview

Travelers who meet the requirements can visit Kenya once for business, tourist, or medical reasons with the Kenya Single Entry eVisa. There is no need to go to an embassy because it may be applied online via Kenya's official eVisa portal. Usually valid for a maximum of ninety days, the visa expires upon departure from Kenya.

Why Travunited

•Professional advice on applying for a Kenya eVisa.

•Help with accurate application forms to prevent mistakes and delays.

•Verify all documents before submitting the application.

•Quick and dependable processing assistance for prompt visa approval.

•Knowledgeable travel advisors to address any questions about visas.

•Complete support from the time a visa application is submitted until it is approved.

•Committed client service to provide a hassle-free and seamless trip.

Stats

•Fully digital visa system: In 2021, Kenya implemented a 100% online eVisa system, requiring international travelers to submit an online application prior to their trip.

•Short-term visits are permitted: Visitors can typically stay in Kenya for up to 90 days with a single-entry tourist eVisa.

•Record tourist arrivals: In 2024, Kenya welcomed over 2.4 million foreign tourists, indicating a robust increase in demand for travel.

•Quick tourist recovery: The number of foreign visitors rose from roughly 2.09 million in 2023 to over 2.39 million in 2024, indicating a robust travel revival.

•Growth of the tourist industry: In 2024, Kenya's travel and tourism industry supported over 1.7 million jobs and provided approximately KSh1.2 trillion to the country's economy.

Documents Required

Per Traveller

Passport copy

Required

Required document

Recent Photo

Required

Required document

Eligibility

•In order to streamline the visa application process, Japan introduced its online eVisa system for short-term tourist trips (single entry, up to 90 days).

•Accessible to specific nations: At first, visitors living in about ten nations and areas, such as the US, UK, Canada, and Singapore, could apply for the eVisa program.

•Japan issued over 7.19 million visas in 2024, a 73% increase from 2023, indicating a high demand for travel to Japan worldwide.

•Tourism boom: In 2024, Japan welcomed 36.9 million foreign visitors, the most ever.

•Major share of short-term visas: Short-term tourism visas, including single-entry tourist visas, account for a significant fraction of all Japan visas issued.

•High approval rates: Approximately 90–99% of applications for tourist visas to Japan are approved.

•Japan intends to extend its electronic visa system to additional nations in order to handle the increasing volume of visitors and enhance border procedures.

Visa Sample

View a sample of the approved visa document for reference.

Important Notes

•During its validity period, the visa permits only one entrance into Kenya.

•When entering Kenya, visitors must have a printed copy of their authorized eVisa with them.

•Typically, the visa allows for a 90-day stay.

•A passport must be valid for at least six months after the date of admission.

•Immigration personnel at the port of entry make the decision regarding entry approval.

•Penalties or fines could result from overstaying the visa.

Rejection Reasons

•Incomplete or inaccurate online application.

•Passport validity that is insufficient or invalid (less than six months).

•Missing necessary paperwork, like a photo, itinerary, or proof of lodging.

•Inadequate financial documentation to justify the stay in Kenya.

•Giving inaccurate or deceptive information on the application.

•Prior immigration problems or visa infractions in Kenya or other nations.

•Inaccurate trip information or an unclear travel objective.

•Immigration authorities have detected security or background issues.

FAQs

1.Can I transit through Kenya without a visa?

Transit without visa is allowed if you remain in the international transit area and your layover is less than 24 hours, depending on your nationality.

2.Is travel insurance required for a Kenya visa?

Not mandatory, but highly recommended to cover medical emergencies and travel risks.

3.Does the Kenya eVisa require travel insurance?

While not usually required, travel insurance is often advised for tourists.

4.Do kids require a different Kenya eVisa?

All travelers, including youngsters, need to have their own valid eVisa.