Before leaving for Kenya you need a valid passport and, for entry, electronic travel authorisation, online before departure or East Africa Tourist Visa (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda). This page sets out what entry requires of an Italian citizen, checked on 21/10/2026 against the Italian Foreign Ministry’s travel advice and the official portals. Other EU citizens usually have the same rules, but check your own government’s advice.
Passport
valid 6 months, 2 blank pages.
Visa
Electronic travel authorisation, online before departure or East Africa Tourist Visa (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda).
Indicative fees
- 30 USD
- 100 USD
Official website: www.etakenya.go.ke
Health on entry
Yellow fever: certificate if arriving from a risk country.
Compulsory insurance
- 44 USD, valid 90 days, compulsory since 5/10/2026. insurance.ecitizen.go.ke
Emergencies
- Police: 112 / 999 / 911
Sources
Sources: Italian Foreign Ministry (Viaggiare Sicuri) and official portals. Last checked: 21/10/2026.
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