If Kenya isn’t on your bucket list of countries to visit, I’ll say add it and do it quickly. Not because it’s on mine but because this country has one of the best wildlife, and safari centers are ever known to mankind, and natural, architectural, and cultural scenic views to offer. I had an 8-hour layover here and I ticked 3 out of 9 things one can do while visiting. Read more about what I did and what you can do here
Types of Kenyan Visa
Here is how you can do your Visa Process To Kenya
Single-Entry Visa: This visa allows you to enter into Kenya once. The single-entry visa is for those who want to go to Kenya for business, tourism or medical reasons. It is valid from the date of issue with a stay of up to 90 days in Kenya.
Multiple-Entry visa: This visa allows you to enter Kenya more than once for up to a year.
Transit Visa: Allows you a short stop-over that can last up to 72 hours
Visa Requirements
General requirements for Visa Process To Kenya
- Passport valid for at least six months, with at least one blank page for entry stamp
- Fully completed Kenyan visa application form
- Two recent passport photograph
- Birth certificates if traveling with children
- Yellow fever and cholera vaccination proof
- Family pictures and marriage certificate if applicable
- A return ticket
- One scanned photograph
- Travel itinerary
- Hotel bookings
- Invitation letter – if visiting family or for business purpose
Where to Apply Online
Follow this link to apply online for Kenya’s eVisa
Where to Apply in Nigeria
Lagos
Address:
UBA Building, First Floor,
No. 22B Idowu Taylor Street,
Victoria Island,
Lagos.
Abuja
Address:
21 Yedseram Street,
Maitama, P.M.B. 5160,
Wuse Head Office
Abuja, Nigeria
Visa Collection
Kenyan visas are usually issued upon arrival at international ports of entry. However, Kenyan Immigration’s new policy expects visitors to obtain their visas online.
Once the application process is concluded, if the visa request is approved, the visa will be sent to your email where you can download and print it.
The processing time for a Kenyan visa is two (2) business days but better to apply at least seven (7) days ahead. 
Getting a Kenyan eVisa doesn’t guarantee your entry into the country. If you do not meet immigration requirements, you will be denied access to the country.
For Other Nationalities. Check Here to See if You Need a Visa
Best Way to Get to Kenya from Lagos
Kenya Airways is an easy option for Nigerians traveling from Lagos to Kenya. Other options are Asky Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and Rwandair Express. Kenya Airways is the fastest for obvious reasons.
For travelers from other countries
See Here for the Best Hotel Deals in Kenya
Book Fun Activities in Kenya
I had a long layover in Nairobi some time ago and I ordered an uber and visited different tourist sites myself. The activities are much cheaper when you plan it yourself than what I see offered by tour operators. If you want to plan your own activities, click here to see my post about it. If you don’t want the hassle, see below.
My No 1 Safety Tip for Travel
Always travel with travel insurance. I was robbed during one of my trips in Thailand and that almost ruined the entire trip.
There are some local travel insurance companies in Nigeria like AXA Mansard and Allianz Nigeria. I prefer to use international insurance companies in order to receive the same dollar value of the loss because the local companies reimburse in Naira, which is not so great with the ever-fluctuating currency.
My current preferred option is SafetyWings
