If you’ve got a Kenyan passport and are looking to travel on a budget without the hassle of applying for a visa, this guide is your go-to for planning your next international getaway. Kenyan citizens can visit numerous countries visa-free or with a visa on arrival, meaning less hassle with paperwork, lower costs, and more time to experience the journey.

Visa-Free Countries for Kenyan Passport Holders

Here is a list of countries that Kenyan citizens can travel to visa-free: 

• Antigua and Barbuda 

• Bahamas 

• Barbados 

• Benin 

• Botswana 

• British Virgin Islands 

• Burundi

• Cayman Islands

• Congo (Dem. Rep.)

• Cuba

• Djibouti

• Eritrea

• eSwatini 

• Ethiopia

• Fiji 

• Ghana

• Grenada

• Haiti

• Hong Kong (SAR China) 

• Jamaica 

• Kiribati 

• Lesotho 

• Madagascar 

• Malawi 

• Malaysia 

• Mauritius 

• Micronesia 

• Montserrat 

• Mozambique 

• Namibia

• Niue 

• Philippines 

• Rwanda 

• Senegal

• Singapore 

• South Africa

• St. Vincent and the Grenadines 

• Tanzania 

• The Gambia 

• Trinidad and Tobago 

• Uganda

• Tunisia

• Vanuatu 

• Zambia 

• Zimbabwe 

The list of countries that offer visa-free travel to Kenyan passport holders may change over time due to evolving international agreements, changes in diplomatic relations, or temporary travel restrictions. These changes can affect which destinations allow entry without a visa or introduce new entry requirements.

Since the visa-free access list for Kenyan citizens is not permanent, it’s important to stay informed and verify entry requirements before making travel plans. Always check official government sources or trusted visa information platforms to stay up-to-date on the latest updates, any additional documentation required, or travel advisories that may impact your journey.

Visa on Arrival (VOA) Countries for Kenyan Passport Holders

Here is the list of countries that provide VOA to the citizens of Kenya:

• Bolivia

• Cambodia

• Cape Verde Islands

• Comoros Islands

• Guinea-Bissau

• Indonesia

• Iran

• Jordan

• Laos

• Macao (SAR China)

• Maldives

• Mali

• Nepal

• Palau Islands

• Samoa

• Sierra Leone

• Somalia

• South Sudan

• St. Lucia

• Sudan

• Timor-Leste

• Tuvalu

E-Visa Countries for Kenyan Passport Holders

Here is the list of countries that provide an E-Visa to the citizens of Kenya:

• Albania

• Bahrain

• Burkina Faso

• Cameroon

• Colombia

• Equatorial Guinea

• Gabon

• Georgia

• Guinea

• India

• Kazakhstan

• Kyrgyzstan

• Liberia

• Mauritania

• Moldova

• Myanmar

• Nigeria

• Oman

• Pakistan

• Papua New Guinea

• Qatar

• Russian Federation

• São Tomé and Príncipe

• St. Helena

• Suriname

• Syria

• Tajikistan

• Thailand

• Togo

• Turkiye

• United Arab Emirates

• Vietnam

The Kenyan passport provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 63 countries and is ranked 77th globally. 

To ensure a smooth travel experience, it's essential to keep your passport valid for at least six months and carry the following documents: return tickets, accommodation details, and proof of sufficient funds.

For the latest visa updates and hassle-free travel planning, Atlys provides expert guidance tailored to Kenyan travellers.