Kenya visa for residents of the Gulf
If you live in a Gulf country, your residence permit may open an easier route to Kenya. The rules below are by country of residence.
Check your eligibility and prepare your trip
GCC residence alone is not listed as an exemption. Follow the passport rule; non-exempt travellers can apply online.
| Residence | Route | Eligible passports | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Conditional · Travel authorisation (ETA) | Most nationalities | Use this route if the passport or an individual exemption does not remove the authorisation requirement. |
| Saudi Arabia | Conditional · Travel authorisation (ETA) | Most nationalities | Use this route if the passport or an individual exemption does not remove the authorisation requirement. |
| Qatar | Conditional · Travel authorisation (ETA) | Most nationalities | Use this route if the passport or an individual exemption does not remove the authorisation requirement. |
| Kuwait | Conditional · Travel authorisation (ETA) | Most nationalities | Use this route if the passport or an individual exemption does not remove the authorisation requirement. |
| Bahrain | Conditional · Travel authorisation (ETA) | Most nationalities | Use this route if the passport or an individual exemption does not remove the authorisation requirement. |
| Oman | Conditional · Travel authorisation (ETA) | Most nationalities | Use this route if the passport or an individual exemption does not remove the authorisation requirement. |
Sources
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- 2.Kenya Directorate of Immigration Services (opens in a new tab)
etakenya.go.ke · Government
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