Kenya visa for German citizens

Embarking on your Kenyan adventure from Germany is streamlined, with an e-visa required for entry that grants German passport holders a maximum stay of 90 days. Currently, two distinct tourist e-visa types are available, providing flexibility for different travel plans. Direct flights from major German hubs like Frankfurt to Nairobi typically take around 8-9 hours, bridging a one-hour time difference during Central European Summer Time. German visitors frequently seek Kenya's unparalleled wildlife experiences, from exploring the vast plains of the Maasai Mara to witnessing the annual wildebeest migration, an iconic spectacle unique to this region. While the local currency is the Kenyan Shilling, Euros are readily exchanged in major towns and tourist areas.

eTA90d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
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Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Blank pages
2+
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

OtherElectronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - General Visit
90d$32valid 3mo
Apply
OtherElectronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - 5-Year Multiple Entry
90dmultiple-entryvalid 5y
Apply
OtherSingle Journey Visa (legacy category)
90d$51valid 3mo
OtherMultiple Journey Visa (legacy category)
90d$101multiple-entryvalid 1y
TransitTransit Visa (legacy category)
3dvalid 3mo
TouristEast Africa Single Tourist Visa (legacy regional visa)
90dvalid 3mo
OtherCourtesy / Official Visa (legacy category)
90d$0valid 3mo
OtherOrdinary Visa (legacy visitor visa)
90d$51valid 3mo
WorkClass A Work Permit (Mining and Prospecting)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkClass B Work Permit (Agriculture and Animal Husbandry)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkClass C Work Permit (Prescribed Profession)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkClass D Work Permit (Specific Employment)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkClass F Work Permit (Specific Manufacturing)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkClass G Work Permit (Specific Trade, Business, or Consultancy)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
WorkClass I Work Permit (Approved Religious or Charitable Activities)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
RetirementClass K Permit (Ordinary Residents – Retirement/Long‑Term Stay without Work)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
HumanitarianClass M Permit (Refugees – Residence)
365d$0multiple-entryvalid 1y
FamilyDependant Pass
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
StudentStudent / Research / Internship Pass
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherSpecial Pass
90dmultiple-entryvalid 3mo

eTA: 32.50 USD. Apply up to 90 days, submit 3+ days before. Hotel proof required.

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