Vietnam visa requirement for the Kenya passports
The citizens of Kenya is not included in the visa exemption list; therefore, all Kenyan need to apply visa to Vietnam for either tourism or business purpose.
Vietnam visa is required for all Kenyan citizens;
Kenyan citizens are eligible for maximum 90 days single or multiple entry e-visa;
Kenyan citizens can get visa on arrival with pre-arranged visa approval letter;
At present, there are 3 options for the Kenyan citizens applying for Vietnam visa:
1. Apply for a visa at the Vietnam Embassy
Since there is no representative office of Vietnam’s government in Kenya at present, the foreigners (including Kenyan citizens and other nationalities residing in Kenya) are suggested to contact the nearest Vietnamese Embassy in neighboring countries: Nigeria and Tanzania to get pre-stamped visa.
2. Apply for Vietnam visa on arrival
If it is inconvenient for you to visit the Vietnam Embassy in neighboring countries, you may select Vietnam visa on arrival to simplify your visa application process.
Visa on arrival is an alternative way to obtain a visa to Vietnam in addition to the traditional way of obtaining a visa at Vietnam Embassy or Consulates. Once issued, it has same validity with the visa get from Vietnamese Embassy or Consulates. However, visa on arrival is applicable for those who travel Vietnam by airplane only.
Sample of visa approval letter for Kenya passport issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department
Vietnam visa fee for Kenya passports
| Visa type | Validity | Processing fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 month single entry tourist visa (DL visa) | 30 days | 95 USD |
| 2 | 3 months single entry tourist visa (DL visa) | 85 - 90 days | 160 USD |
| 3 | 1 month multiple entry tourist visa (DL visa) | 30 days | 115 USD |
| 4 | 3 months multiple entry tourist visa (DL visa) | 85 - 90 days | 185 USD |
3. Apply for Vietnam e-visa
This is new pilot visa system which has just official launched in February 2017. In order to apply for e-visa for Vietnam, the Kenyan citizens will need to prepare a file of passport copy and recent taken photo (it should show your full face, straight eyes look without glasses, light colored plain or white background). The e-visa fee (service fee and stamping fee) is paid once when the Kenyan citizens apply for e-visa, thus no cash is required at arrival airport.
Vietnam e-visa is good for those who travel Vietnam less than 90 days with single or multiple entry. Since the visa fee is paid once when applying for visa, the travelers don’t have to bring cash for stamping fee at immigration counter therefore, the visa process at arrival airport is faster accordingly.
How to apply e-visa for Vietnam?
Step 1: Fill in the visa application form with required information.
Step 2: Pay the visa fee and get e-visa in maximum 3 – 5 working days (2 hours, 4 hours or 1 working day for a rush visa).
Step 3: Receive an email containing e-visa upon successful application. Please print out the e-visa, bring along with your passport to get on the plane.
Step 4: Present your e-visa at the immigration counter to get entry into Vietnam.
