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Romania visa for citizens of Kenya

Citizens of Kenya need a visa for Romania 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 — Bucharest: ≈ 5,190 km, about 7 hours of flying.

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

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

The consular fee of $103 is paid separately when you apply.

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Can I travel to Romania 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.

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Romania 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; Romania passport: 120.
  • Citizens of Kenya and Romania can travel together visa-free to 26 countries, for example: Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Seychelles, Botswana, Eswatini, South Africa, Mauritius, Lesotho, Gambia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Barbados, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
  • Citizens of Romania, in turn, need an e-visa to travel to Kenya. Kenya visa for citizens of Romania

Travelling to Romania: good to know

  • Nairobi — Bucharest: about 5,190 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 7 hours.
  • No time difference with your country’s capital.
  • Local currency: Romanian Leu.
  • Languages: Romanian.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ RON 4.63.
  • Romania is the 73rd closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Kenya.
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How to get a Romania visa

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

What documents do you need for a Romania visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Nairobi — Bucharest?

About 7 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 5,190 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with Romania?

No time difference with your country’s capital.

Do citizens of Romania need a visa for Kenya?

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

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