Kenya Visa for French citizens (2026)
If you are travelling on a France passport, Kenya is reachable with an online eVisa instead of an embassy appointment. French travellers can complete the whole Kenya application from home and receive the approval by email.
Online eVisa
Available
Government fee
range from US$65.00 to US$95.00, depending on the visa type
Processing
3 working days
Permitted stay
90 days or 3 days
Can French citizens get a Kenya eVisa?
Kenya grants online eligibility to French citizens across 3 visa options such as Tourist ETA (Single Entry for 90 days), Business ETA (Single Entry for 90 days), Transit ETA (Single Entry for 72 hours). Kenya currently supports Single Entry, with a permitted stay of 90 days or 3 days. Government fees range from US$65.00 to US$95.00, depending on the visa type. Standard processing is typically 3 working days, with faster options around 1 working day.
Kenya visa options for French citizens
Single Entry for 90 days
Duration
90 days
Processing
3 working days
Validity
60 days
Gov. fee
$95.00
Single Entry for 90 days
Duration
90 days
Processing
3 working days
Validity
60 days
Gov. fee
$95.00
Documents and tips for French travellers
French passports are issued for 10 years to adults; confirm the remaining validity meets the destination’s requirement beyond your departure. Charges are typically in US dollars, so French applicants should expect a EUR-to-USD conversion at checkout. The most common avoidable mistake for French citizens: assuming a French passport’s broad visa-free access applies everywhere — several destinations still require an eVisa.
- Use the exact spelling and accents handling from your French passport’s machine-readable zone.
- Check the eVisa requirement per destination, as it can differ from general Schengen-area travel habits.
- Apply a few days early to leave room for any document clarification.
Kenya visa FAQ for French citizens
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Next steps
Visa rules can change. Confirm details with official Kenya immigration authorities close to your travel date.
United eVisa Editorial Team
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