How many types of VISA are there in Kenya? What is the fees charged for VISA application?Currently, there are three types of VISA in Kenya, single entry, Diplomatic and Transit VISA but the government is in the process of introducing East African Tourist Visa, which will be used by East African citizens.
The type of visa you must have is defined by the Kenyan and Visa Regulations, and relates to the purpose of your travel.
- Single Journey Visa: Issued for Single or Multiple entries to persons whose nationalities require visas to enter Kenya.
- Transit Visa: Issued for periods not exceeding three days to persons whose nationalities require visas to enter Kenya and who intend to transit through Kenya to a different destination.
- Diplomatic Visa: Issued for Single or Multiple entries to holders of Diplomatic passports who are on official duty. Coming Soon
- Courtesy/ Official Visa: Issued to persons holding Official or Service passports on Official duty and to Ordinary passport holders who are not entitled to a Diplomatic visa; but where it is considered by the Director to be desirable on the grounds of international courtesy. Coming Soon
- East Africa Tourist Visa: This is a joint tourist visa that entitles holders to travel to and within the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda for the purpose of tourism. Validity of East Africa Tourist Visa: 90 (Ninety days) Multiple Entry. Coming Soon
| Visa Type | Visa Type |
| Single entry visa (Business or Tourism) | $51 |
| Transit visa | $21 |
| East Africa Tourist Visa Coming Soon | $101 |
| Courtesy Visa Coming Soon | N/A |
Any VISA in Kenya is issued by the Immigration Department through eCitizen.If you are in need of the document, you can log on the eCitizen portal and apply for a VISA.
