Kenya Business Visa for Egyptians
| Entry | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Visa type | Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) exemption for Egyptians for stays up to 60 days (short business visit) |
| Processing time | No processing required for the exemption. If an eTA is requested: usually 3 business days, but may take longer |
| Length of stay | Up to a maximum of 60 days for Egyptians |
| Validity | The exemption has no validity period; if an eTA is requested, it is valid for travel within 90 days from the date of issue |
| Service price | EGP 3,300 |
| Last reviewed | 2026-10-16 |
Documents required
- An Egyptian passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Kenya, with at least one blank page (secondary source)
- Invitation letter from the host Kenyan company (recommended for business trips, secondary source)
- A copy of the host Kenyan company's commercial registration (recommended, secondary source)
- Round-trip or onward travel ticket (secondary source)
- Proof of accommodation in Kenya (hotel reservation or host contact details) (secondary source)
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from an endemic country (secondary source)
- For males of military service age: Military travel permit (secondary source)
How to apply from Egypt
- No visa or eTA application is required for stays of 60 days or less; a valid passport is sufficient
- Book flights and accommodation, and prepare the invitation letter and host company documents to present upon request at the airport or to the airline
- For stays exceeding 60 days: Apply for an eTA exclusively via the official portal etakenya.go.ke at least 3 business days prior to travel, and avoid third-party intermediary websites
- For employment under a work contract: The Kenyan employer must submit a work permit application to the Kenyan Immigration Department
- Verify latest guidelines via the official portal or with the Embassy of Kenya in Cairo (60 Canal Street, Maadi Barracks) before traveling
FAQ
Do Egyptians need a visa for Kenya?No — Egyptian passport holders can enter visa-free (conditions apply).How long does the Kenya Business Visa take?No processing required for the exemption. If an eTA is requested: usually 3 business days, but may take longerHow much is the Kenya Business Visa?Our service starts from EGP 3,300.What documents do I need for the Kenya Business Visa?An Egyptian passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Kenya, with at least one blank page (secondary source); Invitation letter from the host Kenyan company (recommended for business trips, secondary source); A copy of the host Kenyan company's commercial registration (recommended, secondary source); Round-trip or onward travel ticket (secondary source); Proof of accommodation in Kenya (hotel reservation or host contact details) (secondary source); Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from an endemic country (secondary source); For males of military service age: Military travel permit (secondary source).Where can I apply for the Kenya Business Visa in Egypt?Online on the Panama Jack website or at our office, 51 Ahmed Orabi St, Mohandessin, Giza — we prepare the file and follow it up until the visa is issued.
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