Kenya Visa

Once the Kenya E-Visa gets issued it will be sent immediately to your email. You must print a copy to carry with your passport and bring it along when you travel to Kenya. When you arrive in Kenya, you must have your eVisa printout with your passport.

With Akbar Travels getting the Kenya eVisa has never been easier, simply follow the below steps;

• Apply online;
• Share your documents;
• Receive your eVisa.

• Minimum document requirement;
• Swift processing-subject to qualifying the eligibility criteria and meeting the documents requirement, your visa can be processed within 2-3 working days;
• Convenient and cost effective i.e. most economical visa fee/charges;
• Electronic visa can be sent anywhere in the world through Email.

An eVisa to Kenya once issued is valid for 3 months before you travel. Once you present yourself to immigration control at the port of entry, you may be issued with a stay period not exceeding 90 days, which may be renewed for a further 90 days at the immigration headquarters. The maximum number of days a visitor may stay in Kenya is 6 months.

No, once the application has been submitted to the Kenyan government, the eVisa application fees are non-refundable.

Yes, when your visa is used or expired you need to apply for another visa in order to travel to Kenya again.

After the initial days allocated by the immigration control at the port of entry have elapsed, you renew your visa at the immigration headquarters in Nairobi. The maximum number of days a visitor may stay in Kenya is 6 months.

There are three e-visa types for people traveling to the Republic of Kenya temporarily:

1. Single Entry visa

Issued for single entry to persons whose nationalities require a visa to enter Kenya either for business, tourism or medical reasons.

2. Transit visa

Issued to persons connecting through Kenya to other destinations for a period not exceeding 72 hours. Those connecting flights directly without leaving the airport dont need to apply for Transit visas.

3. Courtesy visa

Issued to Diplomatic, Official and Service passport holders coming into the country on official duties or transiting through Kenya to a third country for official business or duties. It is also issued to government officials and dignitaries on official duties but holding ordinary passports. It is issued free of charge / gratis

Do I have to submit my passport for stamping before I travel?

No, you will receive an electronic visa, which does not require anything to be stamped in your passport ahead of travel. All Kenya eVisas are sent by email. You should print out a copy of your Visa before you travel, and carry it with you.

What are the benefits of applying for Kenya visa through Akbar Travels?

By contacting Akbar Travels for your visa application, you can eliminate the need for personally visiting the Embassy for your application. All you will have to do is apply online on our website and get your visa processed within the set timeframe. Minimal documentation and quick processing is another of the key highlights. In most case, the visa processing takes only 2-3 working days.

Do I need to personally visit the Kenya Consulate/Embassy to get my Visa?

No. You do not need to visit the Consulate/Embassy. We will take care of the complete visa process right from verifying your documents to approval of your eVisa.

On arrival into Kenya, what documents do I need to present?

At entry, you must show that you have a valid hotel booking, confirmed return tickets and sufficient cash in addition to your valid passport and e-Visa.

Do I need to take a health/travel insurance?

You are strongly advised to purchase a health / travel insurance to cover yourself in Kenya as medical treatment can be very expensive in Kenya. Your travel insurance offers protection against unexpected emergencies on international travel such as coverage of medical expenses, flight delay and cancellations, passport and baggage loss or personal accident.  For financial safety and security on your international trip we highly recommend you to purchase travel insurance and avail our special offer.

What is the easiest way to apply for a Kenya Visa?

The easiest way to apply for a Kenya Visa is to contact us. We are experts in the travel and tourism sector with over 40 years of experience. Through our expertise, in-depth knowledge and integrity, we commit to delivering an exceptional experience to our customers each and every time you use our service. We are available by phone and e-mail on all 7 days of the week. In order to help us understand your unique visa needs, please drop in your query and our Visa Expert will get in touch with you.

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