Kenya Visa for UAE citizens (2026)
If you are travelling on a United Arab Emirates passport, Kenya is reachable with an online eVisa instead of an embassy appointment. Emirati 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 UAE citizens get a Kenya eVisa?
Kenya grants online eligibility to UAE 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 UAE 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 Emirati travellers
UAE passports are strong, but destinations can still require an eVisa and a validity buffer beyond your stay — confirm both before booking. Fees are billed in US dollars, so Emirati applicants may see an AED conversion on their card. The most common avoidable mistake for UAE citizens: assuming the UAE passport’s wide access removes the eVisa step — some destinations still require it.
- Enter your name in Latin letters exactly as transliterated in your UAE passport.
- Check whether the destination grants visa-free entry to Emirati passports or still needs an eVisa.
- Allow lead time around major holiday travel periods when volumes are higher.
Kenya visa FAQ for UAE citizens
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Next steps
Visa rules can change. Confirm details with official Kenya immigration authorities close to your travel date.
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The United eVisa Editorial Team compiles visa requirements, government fees, and processing details from official immigration sources and our destination database, then reviews each page for accuracy and updates it as rules change.