How to get Kenyan transit visa

Traveling through kenya to your final destination? You will need a transit visa to leave the airport but if you are not leaving, then a transit visa is not required.

Requirements

  • You will need a valid passport in order to obtain a Kenya transit visa as well as a recent, easy-to-view passport photo.
  • All Nigerian travelers will also need to show an onward ticket showing that you will not be staying in Kenya but merely passing through
  • It is valid for 3 days (72 hours) only

Where to apply

You can apply for your evisa here 

  • Create an account
  • Fill the application form & pay
  • Approval or disapproval will be sent to your email
  • Download your evisa to be presented at the port of entry

You can also apply for a transit visa at the airport for $20 but better to do it online to skip the queue at the airport.

Processing time and costs

All evisa applications attract a 1 USD service charge and card handling fee will be surcharged

The visa takes two business days to process but best to apply 7 days before travel date

The kenyan Transit visa costs  $21

How to get a transit visa for kenya in nairobi as a nigerian

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