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Kenya Visa | Requirements, Documents and Online Application UAE

Planning to apply for a Kenya visa? Our complete visa assistance service helps residents of Dubai and all other emirates understand the requirements, prepare documents, and complete the online application process with ease. Al Rihla Travel takes care of your paperwork, submits your application on your behalf, and ensures a smooth, hassle-free approval whether you are traveling for tourism, business, or family visits.

What is a Kenya Visa & Why You Need One? 

A Kenyan Visa is the formal travelling permit that foreign citizens, who are citizens of the UAE as well as residents, should possess so that they can enter the Republic of Kenya to visit it on a tourism, business, medical treatment or transit basis. Although citizens of certain nations do have the advantage of visa free entry, a majority of the UAE residents need to obtain a valid visa beforehand. The Kenyan online visa (eVisa/eTA) solution makes this process more convenient and less effort- and time-consuming by removing the necessity to visit an embassy. 

Who Can Apply

If you are living in the UAE—whether in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or any of the other emirates—and you hold a valid passport and UAE residence visa, you can apply for a Kenya visa via a Al Rihla travel. For example, residents of the UAE can apply under the eVisa system.

Types of Kenya Visa for UAE Residents 

• Kenya Tourist Visa: For leisure tourism, sightseeing or visiting family. One entry usually and a maximum of 90 days. 
• Kenya Business Visa: For meetings, conferences, trade shows or work-related events in Kenya. 
• Kenya Transit Visa: For travellers who are transiting Kenya on their journey to another country; short stay allowance. 
• East Africa Tourist Visa: Allows travels between Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda for regional exploration. 

Required Documents

Mandatory Documents 

Whatever the applicant (tourist or business) will most likely require is: 

• Copy of your passport that has a minimum of six months of validity until your date of travel. 
• A new passport size photo in white background. 
• Onward or confirmed return flights. 
• Confirmation or accommodation details of hotels in Kenya. 
• Evidence of adequate funds to finance your accommodation. 
• Legitimate UAE residence visa (to UAE citizens) having sufficient validity. 

Additional Requirements Based on Visa Type 

• Tourist Visa: May require hotel and flight bookings, invitation document in case of visiting family/friends. 
• Business Visa: May need an official invitation letter by a Kenyan company, registration/authorization documents by the Kenyan host, details of the event/conference, when applicable.  

Kenya Visa Application Process 

Step by Step Visa Application 

• Prepare all the necessary papers (scans of the passport, the photo, bookings (flights and hotels), and evidence of cash). 
• Fill visa application form online through the Al Rihla travels. 
• Make the non-refundable visa processing fees using the online payment gateway. 
• Send your application and receive the application/reference ID. 
• Monitor the status over the internet until you get your visa approval in your mail. 
• You should print your eVisa/authorization and bring with you when you travel. 

Visa Application from Dubai and Abu Dhabi

• Citizens and residents of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other emirates across the UAE can easily apply for their visa online. Many applicants also choose to use local typing/assistance services to ensure error-free submissions. Whether you’re applying for a Kenya visa from Dubai or planning to submit a Kenya visa from Abu Dhabi, the same online system is used—making the process simple, fast and accessible for all UAE-based travellers.
• During the form filling process: make sure that you have filled the residence information in UAE accurately, provided the photo and passport scan in appropriate form. 
• After submission, retain the application ID to enable you to check on the status. 
• Processing of UAE normally requires 3–10 working days depending on the type of visa and workload. 
• On acceptance you will be issued with the e-paper visa or eVisa document that you have to print and carry it with you when you are flying to Kenya. 

Kenya Visa Processing Time, Validity, and Visa Fees 

• Processing time: The average time it takes to process a lot of eVisa applications is 3 business days provided that all the documents are in order. 
• Validity of the visa: Once issued, most typical tourist eVisas have a validity of 90 days and a stay of 90 days. 
• Fees: The fees might be different, depending on the type (tourist/business) and service provider, when considering the UAE applicants. As an illustration, single entry tourist visas cost between approximately AED250 when done through agent. 

Common Visa Rejection Reasons and Tips for Kenya

below given are the common visa rejection reason:

• Missing or incomplete documents (passport validation, photo, bookings of flights/hotels). 
• Lack of money or ambiguous traveling plans. 
• Wrong or false details in the application form. 
• Application submitted too late (lack of lead time prior to travel). 

Many applicants face refusals for different reasons, and understanding Top Reasons Why Kenya Tourism Visa Applications Get Rejected can help you avoid common mistakes.

Tips to Enhance Chances of Approval 

• Double check your application form to ensure there are no errors. 
• Make sure that you have a valid passport and enough blank pages that last at least six months since the time of travel. 
• Offer proper accommodation and flight information reflecting your travel plans. 
• For business visas: include an invitation letter of a registered Kenyan company, event/conference details. 
• Submit early (at least 2–3 weeks before travelling) to allow processing and clarifications if needed. 
• Use a trusted service provider (like Al Rihla Travel) to review your document checklist and avoid mistakes. 

Why Choose Al Rihla Travel for your Kenya Visa Assisatance?