
Kenya Passport Ranking – Visa Free Access to 70 Countries
The Kenya passport ranks 73rd globally in 2025, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 70 destinations worldwide. This East African travel document has shown fluctuating mobility over the past two decades, with rankings ranging from 52nd (2006) to 77th (2021), while visa-free access has gradually improved from 46 countries in 2006 to the current 70 destinations. Kenyan passport holders enjoy moderate international travel freedom, with access primarily to African nations, select Asian countries, and several island destinations, making it a mid-tier passport for regional and international mobility.
Quick Statistics for Kenya passport
Source: Skyscanner & Official Government Websites.
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
Historical Ranking Trend
Kenya's passport ranking progression from 2006 to 2025
Trend: Declined by 21 positions from 2006 to 2025
Official Kenya Passport & Travel Resources
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Compare Kenya Passport with Other Passports
See how Kenya's passport compares with other AFRICA in the same ranking tier:
| Country | Rank | Visa-Free Destinations | Mobility Score | Global Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #73 | 70 | 45/100 | 63/100 | |
| #63 | 83 | 68/100 | 68/100 | |
| #68 | 77 | 45/100 | 66/100 | |
| #69 | 75 | 45/100 | 64/100 | |
| #70 | 73 | 42/100 | 65/100 | |
| #70 | 73 | 42/100 | 65/100 |
*Mobility score calculated based on visa-free access and global travel freedom.
*Global score reflects overall passport strength considering various factors.
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