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Kenya visa for citizens of China

Citizens of China need an e-visa to travel to Kenya. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 3 days. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $83, government fee included.

For citizens of China: the passport opens 42 countries visa-free; Beijing — Nairobi: ≈ 9,210 km, about 12 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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How much does a Kenya visa cost for citizens of China?

Tourist, 90 days, single entryGovernment fee: $30 · Valid for: 90 daysStandard — up to 3 days$83Express — not published$156
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Can I travel to Kenya without a visa on a China passport?

No: citizens of China need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $83, with no embassy visit.

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Kenya visa rules at a glance

  • With a China passport you can visit 42 countries visa-free, 32 with a visa on arrival and 38 with an e-visa; 86 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the China passport ranks 116th of 199.
  • China passport: visa-free access to 42 countries; Kenya passport: 38.
  • Citizens of China and Kenya can travel together visa-free to 19 countries, for example: Malaysia, Singapore, Micronesia, Kiribati, Seychelles, Vanuatu, Mauritius, Fiji, Malawi, Zambia, Benin, Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, and Haiti.
  • Citizens of Kenya, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to China. China visa for citizens of Kenya

Travelling to Kenya: good to know

  • Beijing — Nairobi: about 9,210 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 12 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: −5 hours.
  • Local time: Beijing 12:00 — Nairobi 07:00.
  • Local currency: Kenyan Shilling.
  • Languages: English and Swahili.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ KES 130.
  • Kenya is the 115th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of China.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of China:

How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Kenya

Visa rules for Kenya for citizens of countries bordering China:

Official portal: www.etakenya.go.ke

How to get a Kenya visa

  1. 1Passport photo
  2. 2Face photo
  3. 3Payment
  4. 4Manager and visa

What documents do you need for a Kenya visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Beijing — Nairobi?

About 12 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 9,210 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with Kenya?

Time difference with your country’s capital: −5 hours.

Do citizens of Kenya need a visa for China?

Citizens of Kenya, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to China.

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