Nigeria passport → Kenya
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Visa-free entry60 days
Nigerian passport holders can visit Kenya without a visa for up to 60 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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
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 Nigerian passport holders
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MauritiusVisa on arrival14 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
UgandaVisa on arrival
DjiboutieVisa
Common questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Nigerian passport holders can visit Kenya without a visa for up to 60 days.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Kenya?
Up to 60 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Nigerian citizens get a visa on arrival in Kenya?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Nigerian citizens visit without a visa?
42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Nigeria passport ranks #84 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.