Afghanistan passport → Kenya
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Afghan passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Kenya for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
What this means for your trip
- Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
- Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
- The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.
Kenya at a glance
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling (KES)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +254
- Region
- Eastern Africa
KE1.0°N · 38.0°EPhoto: Clarke Dhana · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsKenya for other passports
- AfghanistaneTA90 days
IndiaeTA90 days
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseTA90 days
ChinaeTA90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneTA90 days
BangladesheTA90 days
Sri LankaeTA90 days
NepaleTA90 days
NigeriaVisa-free60 days
PhilippineseTA90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Afghan passport holders
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
SeychelleseTA90 days
DjiboutieVisa
MalawieVisa
Common questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Afghan passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Kenya for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
How long can Afghan citizens stay in Kenya?
Up to 90 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Afghan citizens get a visa on arrival in Kenya?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Afghan citizens visit without a visa?
23 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Afghanistan passport ranks #94 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Afghan citizens (edited 24 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Kenya before you travel.