East African Visa

Things to Note:

E-Visa applications must be made through https://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html only.

Please note that visas once issued are not sent to your email addresses, they are only accessible via your e-citizen account.

Please note that there are no visas issued on arrival.

Visa applicants are required to have national passports/travel documents valid for at least 6 months before you submit your application

Incomplete applications will NOT BE PROCESSED and WILL BE REJECTED.

The possession of a visa for Kenya is not the final authority to enter Kenya. The Immigration Officer at the port of entry may refuse such a person permission to enter if he is satisfied that such a visitor is unable to fulfil the immigration requirements and that the entry and presence of such a visitor, in Kenya would be contrary to national interests even though such a person may be in possession of a valid visa for Kenya.

Please ensure that all the information entered in the visa application form is correct before clicking submit.

Please ensure that you have applied for the correct category of visa.

Visa fees are non-refundable

The High Commission is not responsible for visa applications made through agents/third-parties.

All foreign documents to be certified and stamped by a Notary, Solicitor, Commissioner for oaths

Visa Requirements for Applying in Person at the High Commission

Duly filled application form (Click to Download)

A national passport (original and copy) that is valid for at least six (6) months and has two (2) blank pages

One passport UK standard sized photograph taken on white background and within the last six months

Visa processing fee of £65.00 payable by Postal Order/ Bankers Cheque ( for postal applications). Personal Cheques are not acceptable

Flight itinerary and   Hotel bookings/details about places to visit if going as tourist

A certified self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of your passport(s) (for postal applications). The envelope should have sufficient return postage.

A copy of UK Resident Permit or work permit/ student visa for non British passport holders.

Minors (under 18) travelling on their own require written consent from either parent.