Kenya passport → Thailand
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Thailand?
eVisa (apply online)
Kenyan passport holders need an eVisa for Thailand. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Thailand at a glance
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Currency
- Thai baht (THB)
- Languages
- Thai
- Calling code
- +66
- Region
- South-eastern Asia
TH15.0°N · 100.0°EPhoto: Preecha.MJ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThailand for other passports
- KenyaeVisa
IndiaVisa-free30 days
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free60 days
ChinaVisa-free60 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa-free60 days
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa-free60 days
Nearby in South-eastern Asia for Kenyan passport holders
MalaysiaVisa-free30 days- PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
- SingaporeVisa-free30 days
CambodiaVisa on arrival30 days
IndonesiaVisa on arrival30 days
LaosVisa on arrival30 days
Timor-LesteVisa on arrival30 days
MyanmareVisa
Common questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Thailand?
Kenyan passport holders need an eVisa for Thailand. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Kenyan citizens stay in Thailand?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Kenyan citizens get a visa on arrival in Thailand?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Kenyan citizens visit without a visa?
66 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Kenya passport ranks #63 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Kenyan citizens (edited 7 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Thailand before you travel.