United Arab Emirates to Kenya visa requirements

UAE ordinary passport holders need an approved Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before travel. Apply through the official Kenya eTA portal; the standard eTA starts at USD 30 and is normally processed within about 3 working days. As of 18 June 2026, UAE ordinary passport holders are not listed in Kenya's eTA-exempt groups and need an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation before starting their journey to Kenya. UAE MoFA's Kenya destination page, last modified 16 June 2025, lists all UAE passport types, including Normal, as Electronic Visa eTA and links travelers to etakenya.go.ke; it lists tourism stays for UAE nationals as 3 months, renewable. Kenya's official eTA portal says all visitors, including infants and children, must hold an approved eTA before travel unless they fall under an exemption. The 2025 exemption list covers East African Partner States, specified African and other nationals, transit passengers who remain airside, certain crew and official laissez-passer categories, and several diplomatic/official passport arrangements; the United Arab Emirates is not listed as an exempt nationality. The standard eTA allows one entry and costs USD 30 before any checkout/payment charges; expedited processing is an optional extra service, and separate multi-entry products exist. The eTA is valid for travel within 90 days from issuance, while the stay length is determined at the point of entry. Kenya's official FAQ and immigration page say standard processing is generally within 3 working days/72 hours, though applications can take longer, so apply well before departure.