Dotted with national parks that enjoy international acclaim, the African nation of Kenya beckons you with its exotic wildlife. Apart from wildlife, Kenya is also known for its tranquil beaches and magnificent tropical mountains. Kenya’s landscape is just breathtaking and a visit to this charming land is sure to be unforgettable. In this article, we share with you the details of acquiring a visa for Kenya from Dubai.
90 Days On-arrival Visas to Kenya
If you are a passport holder of any of the countries listed below, you are eligible for staying in Kenya for 90 days. The visa will be stamped at the airport itself or any other Kenyan port of entry. You enjoy this facility only if you are from-
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Botswana
- Brunei
- Cyprus
- Darussalam
- Dominica
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Jamaica
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Malaysia (For less than 30 days stay)
- Maldives
- Mauritius
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Papua New Guinea
- Rwanda
- St Kitts & Nevis
- St Lucia
- Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa (For less than 30 days stay)
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Tonga
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Vanuatu
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Point to Note
Please note that if you are a citizen of any of the following nations of the East African Community Partner States, you won’t need a visa to enter Kenya or any other East African nation. The countries are Burundi, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Pre-Arrival Visas to Kenya
If your country doesn’t appear on the list above or if it isn’t an East African Community Partner State, you’ll need a pre-arrival visa to enter Kenya. Kenya offers three kinds of pre-arrival visas. They are:
- Tourism Visas- Suitable for those visiting Kenya for tourism or leisure
- Business Visas- Suitable for entrepreneurs, investors, and businessmen who seek to visit Kenya for business, trade, or investments
- Family Visit Visa- Suitable for those who want to visit their families or close relatives in Kenya
The Documents Needed
- The original passport has at least 2 blank pages. The passport must not be more than 10 years old. Moreover, it should be valid for at least 6 months from the date you have scheduled your return
- NOC letter from the company which should carry details of the person’s designation, salary drawn, employment starting date, and a statement of ‘no objection’ bearing the original company stamp
- Residence visa valid for at least 3 months from the date you have scheduled your return
- A valid Emirates ID
- A single passport-size colored photograph with a white background
- An invitation letter if someone from Kenya has invited you
- 3 months’ original bank statement stamped by the bank
- Confirmed hotel bookings
- Travel insurance with coverage for the duration of the entire travel
- A confirmed return flight ticket
Please note that it needs anything between 7 and 10 working days to have your visa processed.
The Procedure for Getting a Visa to Kenya from the United Arab Emirates
- We collect all the necessary documents and payment from you
- We type in the visa application form and check your supporting documents to make sure there are no anomalies
- Fix an appointment at the Kenyan embassy for the submission of documents and the conducting of the biometric tests
- The processing of the visa by the Kenyan embassy can take 7 to 10 working days
- You can collect your passport and the visa after the visa processing is done