You do not need a visa for Kenya if you have an Ivorian passport

Entry requirements for Ivorian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Ivorian passport holders entering Kenya as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

• Required

  Mandatory proof of accommodation

  Travelers must have proof of accommodation during their stay in Kenya. If travelers will be hosted by a relative or friend, the host must have an invitation letter, an identity card, a passport or an entry permit of the family member.

  Kenya Directorate of Immigration Services Last checked 2026-07-27
• Required

  Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Kenya

  Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Kenya.

  • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Kenya; -Foreign nationals residing in Kenya.
  Kenya Directorate of Immigration Services Last checked 2026-07-27
• Required

  Mandatory travel health insurance

  Travelers must have valid travel health insurance when entering Kenya. The insurance must provide a cumulative benefit limit of at least USD 50,000, including coverage for medical expenses, emergency medical transportation, prescribed medicines, mental illness, and repatriation of mortal remains, and must cover the entire duration of stay. Travel health insurance obtained in the traveler's country of origin may be used if it meets the prescribed benefit limits. If purchased at a point of entry, the insurance must be obtained from an insurer authorized by the Government of Kenya.

  Kenya Directorate of Immigration Services Last checked 2026-08-07
• Required

  Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry

  Travelers need a valid passport to enter Kenya. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Kenya. The passport must have at least 1 blank page.

  Kenyan Immigration Services Last checked 2026-07-27
• May be required

  Electronic travel authorization may be required

  Travelers transiting through Kenya without leaving the airport don't need to apply for a travel authorization. Travelers entering Kenya must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Travelers can submit the eTA application online. Once the application is approved, travelers receive their eTA confirmation electronically. The Kenya eTA is valid for a single entry, except for in cases where travelers are visiting one of the following EAC Partner States: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, or Uganda immediately after visiting Kenya, do not visit any other countries before returning to Kenya, and their Kenyan eTA is still valid upon return.

  • Minors under 18 cannot apply for a Kenya eTA on their own; the application must be completed by a parent, legal guardian, or an accompanying adult. The eTA requirement doesn’t apply to: -Travelers with an East African Tourist Visa issued by Uganda or Rwanda who travel directly between Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya without visiting any other country.
  Last checked 2026-07-27
• Required

  Mandatory health declaration before entering Kenya

  Passengers who have been in the DR Congo or Uganda within the past 21 days must complete the Electronic Travelers Surveillance Form to provide their health and travel details before entering Kenya. Travelers can complete the form online before departure. After submission, a QR code is generated. Travelers should download the QR code for presentation if required.

  Embassy of the Republic of Kenya Last checked 2026-08-04
• Recommended

  Recommended vaccinations for Kenya

  Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Polio and Measles; -Meningococcal vaccine for areas that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

  CDC - Kenya Last checked 2026-07-27
• Not required

  Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Kenya

  Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Kenya.

  Last checked 2026-07-27
• Not required

  Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

  Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Kenya.

  Last checked 2026-07-27

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