Asian Countries for Kenya Passport Holders 2026

Kenyan citizens can visit several major Asian destinations visa-free, including Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Many more Asian countries offer visa on arrival or convenient eVisa options.

Visa-Free Asian Countries

CountryMax StayNotes
Hong Kong (SAR)90 daysNo visa needed, separate from mainland China
Indonesia30 daysFree visa for tourism (extendable 30 days)
Malaysia90 daysPopular destination for Kenyans
Philippines30 daysVisa-free for tourism
Singapore30 daysTransit and tourism hub
PalestineVariesNo visa requirement

Visa on Arrival in Asia

CountryMax StayFeeNotes
Bangladesh30 days~USD 50VOA at Dhaka airport
Cambodia30 daysUSD 30VOA at airport, also eVisa available
Iran30 days~USD 30-80VOA at major airports
Jordan30 daysJOD 40 (~USD 56)Free with Jordan Pass (includes Petra)
Laos30 daysUSD 30-42VOA at airports and some land borders
Maldives30 daysFreeFree tourist visa on arrival for everyone
Nepal15-90 daysUSD 30-125VOA at Tribhuvan Airport, Kathmandu
Timor-Leste30 daysUSD 30VOA at Dili airport

eVisa Asian Countries

CountryMax StayFeeProcessing
Azerbaijan30 daysUSD 263 days
Bahrain14 daysBHD 5 (~USD 13)Instant-3 days
Georgia30 daysUSD 205 days
India30-60 daysUSD 25-803-5 days
Kuwait30 daysKWD 3 (~USD 10)3-5 days
Myanmar28 daysUSD 503-5 days
Oman30 daysOMR 20 (~USD 52)1-5 days
Pakistan30 daysVaries5-7 days
Qatar30 daysQAR 100 (~USD 27)1-3 days
Saudi Arabia90 daysSAR 440 (~USD 117)Instant-5 days
Sri Lanka30 daysUSD 501-3 days
Turkey30 daysUSD 50Instant-3 days
UAE30 days~USD 753-5 days
Uzbekistan30 daysUSD 202-3 days
Vietnam30 daysUSD 253-5 days

Popular Asian Countries Requiring Embassy Visa

CountryVisa TypeTypical Processing
ChinaEmbassy visa5-10 business days
JapanEmbassy visa5-7 business days
South KoreaEmbassy visa5-10 business days
ThailandEmbassy visa or VOA (15 days, limited nationalities)3-5 business days
TaiwanEmbassy visa5-7 business days

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Kenyan citizens need an eVisa or pre-arranged visa for the UAE (including Dubai). Apply online through the UAE ICP portal or through an airline like Emirates which can arrange visas. The eVisa costs approximately USD 75 and takes 3-5 business days to process. A 30-day visit visa is standard.

The main visa-free Asian countries for Kenyan passport holders are: Singapore (30 days), Malaysia (90 days), Philippines (30 days), Indonesia (30 days), and Hong Kong (90 days). The Maldives offers free visa on arrival for all nationalities.

For tourism, you can apply for a Saudi eVisa (SAR 440, ~USD 117) for up to 90 days. For Umrah and Hajj, you need a separate religious visa arranged through an accredited travel agent. Umrah visas are available year-round except during Hajj season. Hajj visas are arranged through the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM).