American to Kenya Visa Required

US passport must have at least 6 months of validity remaining from the date of entry into Kenya. The passport must also contain at least two blank pages for entry/exit stamps.

A passport-sized photograph is required and must be attached during the eTA application process. Standard passport photo specifications apply.

US citizens must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before traveling to Kenya. The eTA must be applied for online at the official Kenya government eVisa portal before departure. No visa on arrival is available. Once approved, the eTA will be sent via email and should be printed and brought to present to authorities at the border. The eTA is valid for a single entry and allows stays up to 90 days.

Proof of Yellow Fever vaccination is required only for travelers arriving to Kenya from a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission. Travelers should check if their departure country is listed on the World Health Organization's List of Yellow Fever Endemic Countries.

Travelers should be up-to-date on polio vaccines. While not always strictly enforced at entry, it is recommended for travel to Kenya.