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Type of Travel
Business Visa
Tourist Visa
Transit Visa
Diplomat/Official Visa

Our Services Fees
Regular $50.00
Rush $99.00
Emergency $122.00

Student Visa Service Fees
Student Regular $80.00
Student Rush and Emergency $160.00

Work Visa Service Fees
Work Regular $84.00
Work Rush and Emergency $168.00

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  Kenya Visa Instructions
Visa Application Requirements for US citizens
Business VISA REQUIREMENTS:
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1 Passport Requirements: Original, signed US passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.
2 Kenyan Visa Application Form: Two Kenya visa application forms per applicant completed on-line, printed and signed. Signature must be original on each Kenyan visa application. Improperly completed application forms may delay the processing of your visa.
3 Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
4 Business Letter: Letter from employer or sponsoring company in the US, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant's employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to Kenya. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in Kenya.

To generate a Kenyan Business Cover Letter on-line, fill out this Business Letter Form and print the completed letter on your company letterhead.
5 Proof Of Departure: In Washington DC and Los Angeles, a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets.

Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply).

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Kenya Visa Validity: Kenyan visas are generally issued for single or multiple entries, for up to six months from the date of issue.
Kenyan Visa Processing Time: Kenyan visa applications are usually processed in 7 business days. Rush service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Kenya Consular Fees page for details. Rush service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the Kenyan Consulate to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Tourist VISA REQUIREMENTS:
Email Requirements
1 Passport Requirements: Original, signed US passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.
2 Kenyan Visa Application Form: Two Kenya visa application forms per applicant completed on-line, printed and signed. Signature must be original on each Kenyan visa application. Improperly completed application forms may delay the processing of your visa.
3 Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
4 Proof Of Departure: In Washington DC and Los Angeles, a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets.

Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply).

Click here for Kenya Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Kenya Visa Validity: Kenyan visas are generally issued for single or multiple entries, for up to six months from the date of issue.
Kenyan Visa Processing Time: Kenyan visa applications are usually processed in 7 business days. Rush service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Kenya Consular Fees page for details. Rush service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the Kenyan Consulate to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Transit VISA REQUIREMENTS:
Email Requirements
1 Passport Requirements: Original, signed US passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.
2 Kenyan Visa Application Form: Two Kenya visa application forms per applicant completed on-line, printed and signed. Signature must be original on each Kenyan visa application. Improperly completed application forms may delay the processing of your visa.
3 Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
4 Proof Of Departure: Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline ticket.
5 Other Requirements: Valid onward destination visas (if applicable).
6 Special Instructions: If traveler intends to leave the airport or pass through immigration, a visa is required.

Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply).

Click here for Kenya Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Kenya Visa Validity: Kenyan transit visas are generally issued for a stay of up to 24 hours in Kenya.
Kenyan Visa Processing Time: Kenyan visa applications are usually processed in 7 business days. Rush service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Kenya Consular Fees page for details. Rush service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the Kenyan Consulate to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Diplomat/Official VISA REQUIREMENTS:
Email Requirements
1 Passport Requirements: Original, signed diplomatic or official passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps.
2 Kenyan Visa Application Form: Two Kenya visa application forms per applicant completed on-line, printed and signed. Signature must be original on each Kenyan visa application. Improperly completed application forms may delay the processing of your visa.
3 Photo Requirements: Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
4 Business Letter: Official Letter of Support from the US Department of State.
5 Proof Of Departure: In Washington DC and Los Angeles, a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets.

Complete the Global Reservation Form: This is Travisa's Service Order Form. You must include a copy of this form with all other supporting documents. (NOTE: Consular fees are NON-refundable. If visa is rejected and resubmitted new consular fees will apply).

Click here for Kenya Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Kenya Visa Validity: Kenyan visas are generally issued for single or multiple entries, for up to six months from the date of issue.
Kenyan Visa Processing Time: Kenyan visa applications are usually processed in 7 business days. Rush service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Kenya Consular Fees page for details. Rush service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the visa in less time than the amount required by the Kenyan Consulate to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Kenya Visa Application Procedures
  1. Review instructions based on the purpose of journey to Kenya
  2. Complete, print and sign all visa application forms, including Travisa's Global Reservation Form
  3. Send all of the visa application requirements listed above to Travisa.

    Kenya Visa Applications can be processed in the following location(s):
 
Send documents to:
Travisa - Los Angeles
5455 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 716
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Tel: (323)932-7300
Fax: (323)9327304
 
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Travisa - New York
290 5th Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Tel: (212) 613-2223
Fax: (212) 613-2287
 
Send documents to:
Travisa - Washington, DC
1731 21st. St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202) 463-6166
Tel: (800) 222-2589
Fax: (202) 293-1112
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