Visa-Free Countries for Kenya Passport Holders 2026
The Kenya passport ranks 68th globally in the Henley Passport Index, granting holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 69+ countries and territories worldwide.
Passport Strength Summary
45
Visa-Free25
Visa on Arrival36
E-Visa AvailableVisa-Free Destinations
Kenya passport holders can enter these countries without a visa:
Africa
- Botswana (90 days)
- Burundi (free movement)
- Comoros (unlimited)
- Ethiopia (via AU)
- Gambia (90 days)
- Ghana (90 days)
- Guinea-Bissau
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi (90 days)
- Mauritius (90 days)
- Rwanda (EAC free movement)
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa (30 days)
- eSwatini (30 days)
- Tanzania (EAC free movement)
- Uganda (EAC free movement)
- Zambia (90 days)
- Zimbabwe (90 days)
Asia & Pacific
- Indonesia (30 days)
- Malaysia (90 days)
- Philippines (30 days)
- Singapore (30 days)
- Fiji (4 months)
- Micronesia (30 days)
- Vanuatu (30 days)
Caribbean & Americas
- Barbados (6 months)
- Dominica (21 days)
- Haiti (3 months)
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
Visa on Arrival Destinations
These countries issue visas at the airport or border crossing to Kenya passport holders:
- Bangladesh
- Bolivia
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Comoros
- Djibouti
- Egypt (Sinai only)
- Guinea-Bissau
- Iran
- Jordan
- Laos
- Maldives (30 days)
- Mauritania
- Mozambique
- Nepal
- Palau
- Samoa
- Seychelles (30 days)
- Somalia
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tuvalu
- Tanzania (EAC)
E-Visa Destinations
Apply online before travel for these countries:
- Australia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Benin
- Cameroon
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Ethiopia
- Georgia
- India
- Kuwait
- Lesotho
- Myanmar
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Sri Lanka
- Turkey
- UAE
Kenya Passport Power & Ranking
| Index | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Henley Passport Index 2026 | 68th | 69 destinations |
| Passport Index | 72nd | 70 destinations |
The Kenya passport has been gradually improving in strength. East African Community integration and African Union mobility agreements have expanded access significantly.
Countries Requiring a Full Visa
Kenyan passport holders need a pre-approved visa for these major destinations:
- Europe: All Schengen countries, UK, Ireland - Schengen visa guide, UK visa guide
- North America: USA, Canada - US visa guide
- Asia: China, Japan, South Korea
- Oceania: New Zealand
FAQ
Kenya passport holders can visit approximately 69 countries and territories without a pre-arranged visa. This includes 45 visa-free destinations and about 25 visa-on-arrival destinations. An additional 36 countries offer e-visas.
Yes. As EAC members, Kenyan citizens enjoy free movement within Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and the DRC using their national ID or passport.
Yes. The African Union's visa-free movement initiative and bilateral agreements have been expanding access. The Kenya passport has gained several new visa-free destinations in recent years.