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Kenya visa for citizens of Iran

Citizens of Iran 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 Iran: the passport opens 13 countries visa-free; Tehran — Nairobi: ≈ 4,380 km, about 6 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 Iran?

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 Iran passport?

No: citizens of Iran 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 Iran passport you can visit 13 countries visa-free, 23 with a visa on arrival and 53 with an e-visa; 106 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the Iran passport ranks 184th of 199.
  • Iran passport: visa-free access to 13 countries; Kenya passport: 38.
  • Citizens of Iran and Kenya can travel together visa-free to 5 countries, for example: Seychelles, Malaysia, Dominica, Micronesia, and Haiti.
  • Citizens of Kenya, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Iran. Iran visa for citizens of Kenya

Travelling to Kenya: good to know

  • Tehran — Nairobi: about 4,380 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 6 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: −0.5 hours.
  • Local time: Tehran 12:00 — Nairobi 11:30.
  • Local currency: Kenyan Shilling.
  • Languages: English and Swahili.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ KES 130.
  • Kenya is the 80th closest of 194 destinations open to citizens of Iran.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of Iran:

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Visa rules for Kenya for citizens of countries bordering Iran:

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: Tehran — Nairobi?

About 6 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 4,380 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with Kenya?

Time difference with your country’s capital: −0.5 hours.

Do citizens of Kenya need a visa for Iran?

Citizens of Kenya, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Iran.

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