visago
New Zealand
KenyaNew ZealandVia embassy

New Zealand visa for citizens of Kenya

Citizens of Kenya need a visa for New Zealand that is issued through the embassy or a visa centre: it can’t be obtained online, because you must attend in person to submit documents and biometrics. Visago fills in the form, prepares your documents and books your appointment. The service costs $49.

For citizens of Kenya: the passport opens 38 countries visa-free; Nairobi — Wellington: ≈ 13,670 km, about 17.5 hours of flying.

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

99% of the applications we submit are approved

How we achieve this

After payment, a manager will contact you.

Choose your visa

Document preparation and appointment bookingWe fill in the form, prepare your documents and book the visa centre appointment$49

The consular fee is paid separately when you apply. Your manager will confirm the exact amount.

Apply in 10 minutes

Can I travel to New Zealand without a visa on a Kenya passport?

No: citizens of Kenya need a visa, issued by the embassy. We prepare your documents and book the appointment for just $49.

Apply for a visa

New Zealand visa rules at a glance

  • With a Kenya passport you can visit 38 countries visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival and 43 with an e-visa; 92 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the Kenya passport ranks 127th of 199.
  • Kenya passport: visa-free access to 38 countries; New Zealand passport: 113.
  • Citizens of Kenya and New Zealand can travel together visa-free to 26 countries, for example: Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia, Seychelles, Botswana, Eswatini, South Africa, Mauritius, Lesotho, Gambia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Barbados, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
  • A language both countries share: English.
  • Citizens of New Zealand, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to Kenya. Kenya visa for citizens of New Zealand

Travelling to New Zealand: good to know

  • Nairobi — Wellington: about 13,670 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 17.5 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: +10 hours.
  • Local time: Nairobi 12:00 — Wellington 22:00.
  • Local currency: New Zealand Dollar.
  • Languages: English and Māori.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ NZ$1.77.
  • New Zealand is the 184th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Kenya.
Kenya → New Zealand

Combine your trip

Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of Kenya:

How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to New Zealand

Visa rules for New Zealand for citizens of countries bordering Kenya:

How to get a New Zealand visa

  1. 1Application
  2. 2Pay for the service
  3. 3Manager
  4. 4Appointment

What documents do you need for a New Zealand visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Nairobi — Wellington?

About 17.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 13,670 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with New Zealand?

Time difference with your country’s capital: +10 hours.

Do citizens of New Zealand need a visa for Kenya?

Citizens of New Zealand, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to Kenya.

The cheapest e-visas for citizens of Kenya

More destinations for citizens of Kenya

Where you can travel with a passport of: Kenya

Facts checked: · Government fees

from $49Apply