Visa Requirements

EAST AFRICA TOURIST VISA

EAST AFRICA TOURIST VISA
FACT SHEET
Why the single visa?
The East Africa Tourist Visa will allow travel between Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda with the same multiple entry visa. This visa is the result of a joint initiative made by the Heads of  States of the respective partner countries to boost regional travel and  create opportunities for tourists to explore the diversity of East  Africa.

Who is eligible?
A foreigner who wants to visit simultaneously the Republic of Kenya,  Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda for tourism. The visa will be  issued at any of the diplomatic representations of Kenya, Uganda and  Rwanda, at the immigration offices of the respective countries or on line where applicable.
Type of visa: An East Africa Tourist Visa is multiple entry visa and shall be valid for 90 days.

How to Apply:
Applications for this visa shall be lodged at any of the diplomatic  representation of the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda and Republic of Uganda, at the Immigration Offices of the respective countries or  online where applicable.

No Visa is required for persons on direct Transit and will not leaving the airport

A single entry Visa would allow re-entry to Kenya from any  of the following East African Countries (Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi,  Rwanda)

Application for all Visa services should be completed online.
Applicants must complete one application per person to receive a Unique Confirmation Number..    
After completion, please download, print and sign the application before mailing it to the Embassy of The Republic of Kenya, Washington, D.C.
Applications which are not filled online will be returned unprocessed.
After reading the Requirements below, please follow the “Continue with Online Application” link to complete the online application form.  Any incomplete application will be returned.. 

Tourist Visa

A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Kenya, and contain at least one blank visa page.

  1. In June 2009 the Kenyan Embassy introduced an online based visa application. This replaces the earlier hand written applications.
    Please note when you click on the link above scroll to the bottom of the instruction page click “Continue with Online Application”.  Fully completed and signed Kenya Visa Application
  2. Two (2) passport photographs
  3. Copy of return or onward tickets or travel agency/airline itinerary
  4. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever Required if arriving from an infected area within 5 Days.

Business Visa

  1. A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Kenya, and contain at least one blank visa page.
  2. In June 2009 the Kenyan Embassy introduced an online based visa application. This replaces the earlier hand written applications.
    Please note when you click on the link above scroll to the bottom of the instruction page click “Continue with Online Application”. Fully completed and signed Kenya Visa Application Kenya Visa Application
  3. Two (2) passport photographs
  4. Copy of return or onward tickets or travel agency/airline itinerary
  5. International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever Required if arriving from an infected area within 5 Days.
  6. A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Kenya, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
    1. state the nature of business to be performed;
    2. include the name and address of the company to be visited;
    3. guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
    4. guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.

Fees

In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply:

  • US$50.00 For Single Entry (Tourist/Visitor/Business),
  • US$100.00 For Multiple Entries (Tourist/Visitor/Business),
  • US$20.00 For Single Transit of not more than 3 days for travelers on stopovers in Kenya while proceeding to other destinations
  • US$100.00 East Africa,
  • Diplomatic, Official, Service and Courtesy visas will continue to be issued Gratis .

Visa Information

.Visas are issued within 14 (Fourteen) business days from  date of receipt of the application being sent by mail and courier  services

Those traveling to Kenya with their pets must obtain pet permits

Holders of Kenya visitor/Business/tourist visa cannot engage in any form of employment whether paid or unpaid

  • Applicants who intend to conduct temporary business, trade  or profession must apply for a special pass from the Director of  Immigration Services in Nairobi
  • Applicants seeking to undertake Internship/placement or  academic research should liaise with their host organizations,  institutions or companies to make applications for the necessary pass to the Director of Immigration Services in Nairobi prior to their  engagements. .

 

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