Kenyan Passport: Visa-Free Countries

As of October 2026, Kenyan passport holders can visit 38 countries visa-free, plus 62 with e-visa or visa on arrival.

The Kenyan passport is ranked #124 of 193 worldwide by visa-free access. See the full passport rankings.

The Kenyan passport allows access to 38 countries without a visa. It grants 49 e-visas and 13 visas on arrival. A visa is required for entry into 93 countries.

Kenya, located in East Africa, has a diverse population of over 53 million. The Kenyan passport is ranked at 72 out of 199 passports, according to the Henley Passport Index.

The Kenyan passport is valid for ten years from the date of issue. It requires renewal upon expiry or when all pages have been used.

Some destinations that require a visa for Kenyan passport holders accept a valid US, UK, Canadian or Schengen visa or residence permit instead. Check which ones in our guide to traveling with a residence permit.

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Nearby countries

The nearest visa free countries to visit for Kenyan passport holders are Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan.

Visa free countries

So, where can Kenyans travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where Kenya citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.

Americas

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda (180 days)
🇧🇸 Bahamas (3 months)
🇧🇧 Barbados (6 months)
🇨🇺 Cuba (90 days)
🇩🇲 Dominica (21 days)
🇬🇩 Grenada (N/A)
🇭🇹 Haiti (3 months)
🇯🇲 Jamaica (180 days)
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (1 month)
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago (N/A)

Africa

🇧🇯 Benin (90 days)
🇧🇼 Botswana (90 days)
🇧🇮 Burundi (3 months)
🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo (N/A)
🇪🇷 Eritrea (Indefinite)
🇸🇿 Eswatini (30 days)
🇪🇹 Ethiopia (1 year)
🇬🇲 Gambia (90 days)
🇬🇭 Ghana (60 days)
🇱🇸 Lesotho (90 days)
🇲🇼 Malawi (90 days)
🇲🇺 Mauritius (90 days)
🇲🇿 Mozambique (30 days)
🇳🇦 Namibia (90 days)
🇷🇼 Rwanda (6 months)
🇿🇦 South Africa (90 days)
🇸🇸 South Sudan (3 months)
🇹🇿 Tanzania (90 days)
🇺🇬 Uganda (N/A)
🇿🇲 Zambia (90 days)
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe (3 months)

Oceania

🇫🇯 Fiji (4 months)
🇰🇮 Kiribati (30 days)
🇫🇲 Micronesia (30 days)
🇻🇺 Vanuatu (120 days)

Asia

🇲🇾 Malaysia (30 days)
🇵🇭 Philippines (30 days)
🇸🇬 Singapore (30 days)

This data has been sourced from Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Kenyan passport holders visit without a visa?

Kenyan passport holders can visit 38 countries visa-free, plus 62 countries with e-visa or visa on arrival, as of October 2026.

Which countries are visa-free for Kenyan passport holders?

Kenyan passport holders can travel visa-free to Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Eritrea, Malawi, and 30 more countries.

What are the visa requirements for Kenya citizens?

Of the destinations tracked for Kenya, 38 are visa-free, 49 can be visited with an e-visa and 13 with a visa on arrival, while 93 require a visa, as of October 2026.