Kenya plans to offer visa-free entry to all foreign travelers beginning in January. The announcement coincides with the country’s 60th Independence Day anniversary.<\/p>\n
The shift to a visa-free regime does not mean Kenya will allow
\nunrestricted entry to all travelers. The government is set to introduce a
\n digital platform for electronic travel authorization. This system will
\nreplace traditional visas, ensuring that all travelers are vetted
\nthrough background checks before their arrival in Kenya.<\/p>\n
“Beginning January 2024, Kenya will be a visa-free country. It shall no longer be necessary for any person, from any corner of the globe, to carry the burden of applying for a visa to come to Kenya,” president William Ruto said in his address at Uhuru Gardens in the southwestern part of Nairobi.<\/p>\n
Under the new system, travelers must apply through an online platform, which will be unveiled shortly. After submission, a security check in collaboration with the traveler’s source country, will be conducted, with outcomes communicated within a week or two. The digital authorization will be free of charge, removing financial barriers for visitors.<\/p>\n