Visitors from all African countries, except Libya and Somalia, as well as most Caribbean countries, can now enter Kenya without a visa or electronic travel authorization after the official removal of entry requirements. This means that citizens from these regions no longer need authorization, lengthy forms, or visa fees to travel to this East African country.
“As part of efforts to support open sky policies and tourism growth, a key proposal is to grant exemptions from E-visas to all African countries, except Somalia and Libya, for security reasons,” a government statement reads.
This decision now allows visitors from all of Africa to stay in Kenya for a maximum period of two months without a visa. However, citizens of East African Community (EAC) member states continue to enjoy extended stays of up to six months, in line with existing free movement protocols established within the EAC.
These measures aim to strengthen regional integration, promote intra-African travel, and foster economic and cultural exchanges within the continent.
President William Ruto believes that simplifying entry procedures will facilitate cross-border travel for visitors, thus strengthening ties between Kenya and the rest of the continent.
