Visa requirement

Kenya visa for South Korean citizens

Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.

Verified answer

South Korean citizens need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to Kenya.

Last verified: (today)

ETA required

What this means: An ETA is an electronic travel authorisation you apply for online before you fly — it is not a visa, but you cannot board without it.

Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.

Max stay
90 days
Official cost
Varies — see notes
Before departure
Apply online before you fly

Shareable verdict: South Korean citizens need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to Kenya. Checked 24 Jun 2026.

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Cost note

Government fees, if any, can change by nationality, visa type and application channel. Confirm the current fee on the official destination source before paying.

Passport and transit notes

Passport validity
passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival; 1 blank page; Use a conservative 6-month passport-validity buffer unless the destination authority states a more specific rule for the traveller's nationality.
Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit
airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Transit requirements depend on airport, route, ticketing and whether the traveller crosses border control. Check the destination authority or airline for the exact itinerary.
Transit source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

  • South Korean passport
  • Approved electronic travel authorisation before travel
  • Travel details matching the authorisation
  • Onward or return travel evidence if requested

Why this verdict

South Korean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation for ordinary short visits to Kenya, based on the destination authority or official visa portal. This priority-audience matrix record is intentionally conservative: special residence permits, diplomatic/service passports, work, study, overland border rules and airline transit checks can change the answer. Reconfirm on the official source before booking.

Frequently asked questions

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Kenya?
South Korean citizens need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to Kenya. (ETA required.) Verified 24 Jun 2026 against the official source.
How long can South Korean passport holders stay in Kenya?
Up to 90 days.
How much does the Kenya entry cost for South Korean citizens?
The official fee varies — see the official source. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

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