
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
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Apply in 10 minutesCan 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 visaNew 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.

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