Kenya
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Passport rankings out of 226 countries
44Visa-free
23Visa on arrival
3ETA
35E-Visa
121Visa required
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As of 2026, with 69 accessible destinations and a 65th global rank, the Kenyan passport gives travellers options, but not frictionless movement. It is slightly below its 2006 position of 52nd. Access has still improved, rising from 46 to 69 destinations. The smoother routes are limited, so online visa processing matters here: 35 destinations support e-visa or visa-online options, including St. Helena, Bahrain, and Colombia. Alongside that, Kenyan passport holders have 44 visa-free destinations, 23 visa-on-arrival options, and 3 eTA routes. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Rules change, so travellers should still confirm the final entry requirement with the relevant embassy or government site before travel.
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📈Historical Ranking Trend
Kenya's passport ranking progression from 2006 to 2026
Historical ranking trend based on available yearly data.
Trend: Declined by 13 positions from 2006 to 2026
Visa Requirements by Country
Complete breakdown of visa requirements for Kenya passport holders
✅ Visa-Free
44 countries
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Benin
Botswana
Burundi
Cayman Islands
Cook Islands
Cuba
Dominica
Ethiopia
Fiji
The Gambia
Ghana
Grenada
Haiti
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Jamaica
Kiribati
Lesotho
Malawi
Malaysia
Mauritius
Micronesia
Montserrat
Namibia
Philippines
Rwanda
Senegal
Singapore
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
eSwatini
Tanzania
Trinidad and Tobago
Uganda
Vanuatu
British Virgin Islands
Zambia
Zimbabwe
South Africa
Eritrea
Djibouti
Congo (Dem. Rep.)
Mozambique
🛬 Visa on Arrival
23 countries
Madagascar
South Sudan
Bolivia
Cambodia
Cape Verde Islands
Comoro Islands
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Jordan
Laos
Macao (SAR China)
Maldives
Mali
Nepal
Palau Islands
Samoa
Sierra Leone
St. Lucia
Sudan
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
Indonesia
Niue
🔐 ETA Required
3 countries
Sri Lanka
Seychelles
St. Kitts and Nevis
💻 E-Visa
35 countries
St. Helena
Bahrain
Colombia
Gabon
Georgia
India
Kyrgyzstan
Moldova
Myanmar
Oman
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Qatar
Sao Tome and Principe
Suriname
Tajikistan
Türkiye
United Arab Emirates
Albania
Vietnam
Guinea
Kazakhstan
Cameroon
Equatorial Guinea
Togo
Syria
Thailand
Russian Federation
Burkina Faso
Mauritania
Nigeria
Liberia
Somalia
Bhutan
Cote d'Ivoire
❌ Visa Required
121 countries
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Congo (Rep.)
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West Indies
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Guam
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kosovo
Latvia
Lebanon
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
North Macedonia
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mayotte
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Nauru
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Palestinian Territory
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Reunion
Romania
American Samoa
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Korea
Spain
St. Maarten
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
Tonga
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vatican City
Venezuela
US Virgin Islands
Yemen
Australia
Uzbekistan
Kuwait
Panama
Comparison against other countries
Closely related passports based on region, mobility tier, and travel profile.
Tanzania
As a fellow East African Community member, Tanzania maintains a similar mobility profile and regional ranking.
Comparison context
Kenya's regional standing is often compared to the Tanzanian passport due to shared economic agreements within East Africa.Ghana
Ghana currently holds a similar global rank and provides visa-free access to a comparable number of destinations.
Comparison context
In terms of global reach, the Kenyan document performs at a similar level to the Ghanaian passport ranking within the mid-tier mobility bracket.Uganda
Kenya and Uganda share deep diplomatic ties and reciprocal visa-free arrangements as major East African trade partners.
Comparison context
Close diplomatic and economic cooperation with Uganda facilitates seamless cross-border travel and regional integration.Related sources and important links
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