Kenya arrival card: do you need one?

Common questions

Do I need an arrival card for Kenya?

No. Kenya doesn't ask visitors to fill in an online arrival form before they travel. Most visitors need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA), and from 5 Oct 2026 Kenyan government travel health insurance. Passengers originating from listed Ebola-affected countries must also complete an online health declaration; not required of visitors generally.

Do I still need a visa for Kenya?

An arrival form is not a visa. Whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorization depends on your nationality, so check Kenya's official immigration website or your own government's travel advice.

Other countries in East, Central and Southern Africa

• MalawiForm required
• SeychellesForm required
• South AfricaForm required
• TanzaniaForm required
• UgandaForm required
• ZimbabweForm required