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German Citizens Visiting Kenya

Visa requirements, entry rules, and travel information for 2026

✅
Visa not required

German passport holders can enter Kenya without obtaining a visa in advance.

📋 Required Documents

🛂 Valid passport — minimum 6 months validity beyond your stay
📷 Recent passport-sized photos (white background, last 6 months)
✈️ Round-trip flight itinerary or confirmed booking
🏨 Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, Airbnb, or host invitation)
💳 Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, last 3 months)
🏥 Travel health insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage recommended)
💼 Proof of employment, business registration, or student enrollment

⚠️ Requirements vary. Always verify with the official Kenya embassy before applying.

✈️ How to Enter Kenya

  1. 1
    Check your passport validity
    Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay in Kenya.
  2. 2
    Book your flights and accommodation
    Have your return ticket and accommodation confirmed before departure.
  3. 3
    Prepare your documents
    Carry proof of funds, accommodation, and onward travel. Border officials may ask to see these.
  4. 4
    Arrive and enjoy
    Present your passport at immigration. Confirm the duration of your permitted stay with border officials.

🏛️ Kenya Embassy Contact

Contact the Kenya embassy in your country to apply for your visa.

🌐nairobi.diplo.de
View full embassy details →

Kenya — Quick Facts

Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country located in East Africa. With an estimated population of more than 53.3 million as of mid-2025, it is the 27th-most populous country in the world and the seventh-most populous in Africa.

🏛️ Capital
Nairobi
💱 Currency
Kenyan shilling (KES)
📞 Dial Code
++254
🗣️ Language
English

🆘 Emergency Numbers in Kenya

🚔 Police
999
🚑 Ambulance
999
🚒 Fire
999

📅 Upcoming Public Holidays in Kenya

Embassies and government offices may be closed on these dates.

Labour Day 2026-05-01
Madaraka Day 2026-06-01
Mazingira Day 2026-10-10
Mashujaa Day 2026-10-20

⚠️ Visa information is sourced from Wikipedia and may not reflect recent policy changes. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or government website before travel.

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