Kenya passport power
Africa · PassRank 66 · ranked 128th of 199
The Kenya passport has a PassRank score of 66 in 2026, placing it 128th of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 38 destinations visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival and 3 via an eTA — that is 66 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 42 require an e-visa and 90 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Kenya passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 38 |
| Visa on arrival | 25 |
| eTA / ETA | 3 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 66 |
| e-Visa | 42 |
| Visa required | 90 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 66. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Kenya itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (38)
Countries and territories the Kenya passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | 180 days |
| Bahamas | 90 days |
| Barbados | 180 days |
| Benin | 90 days |
| Botswana | 90 days |
| Burundi | 90 days |
| Cuba | 90 days |
| Dominica | 180 days |
| Eritrea | — |
| Ethiopia | 360 days |
| Fiji | 120 days |
| Gambia | 90 days |
| Ghana | 60 days |
| Grenada | 90 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 90 days |
| Jamaica | — |
| Kiribati | 90 days |
| Lesotho | 90 days |
| Malawi | 90 days |
| Malaysia | 30 days |
| Mauritius | 90 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Namibia | 90 days |
| Philippines | 30 days |
| Rwanda | 180 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| South Africa | 90 days |
| South Sudan | — |
| Swaziland | 30 days |
| Tanzania | 90 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — |
| Uganda | 90 days |
| Vanuatu | 120 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
| Zimbabwe | 90 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (25)
Destinations that issue the Kenya passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Iran | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Laos | — |
| Macao | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Mali | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Palau | — |
| Saint Lucia | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (3)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Kenya passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (42)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | — |
| Australia | — |
| Bahrain | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Colombia | — |
| Ecuador | — |
| El Salvador | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guinea | — |
| Guyana | — |
| India | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Israel | — |
| Kazakhstan | — |
| Kyrgyzstan | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Libya | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Moldova | — |
| Mongolia | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Oman | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Russia | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Korea | — |
| Suriname | — |
| Syria | — |
| Tajikistan | — |
| Thailand | — |
| Togo | — |
| United Arab Emirates | — |
| Vietnam | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (90)
Destinations where Kenya passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Andorra | — |
| Angola | — |
| Argentina | — |
| Armenia | — |
| Austria | — |
| Azerbaijan | — |
| Bangladesh | — |
| Belarus | — |
| Belgium | — |
| Belize | — |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | — |
| Brazil | — |
| Brunei | — |
| Bulgaria | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Chile | — |
| China | — |
| Congo | — |
| Costa Rica | — |
| Croatia | — |
| Cyprus | — |
| Czech Republic | — |
| Denmark | — |
| Dominican Republic | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Estonia | — |
| Finland | — |
| France | — |
| Georgia | — |
| Germany | — |
| Greece | — |
| Guatemala | — |
| Honduras | — |
| Hungary | — |
| Iceland | — |
| Ireland | — |
| Italy | — |
| Japan | — |
| Kosovo | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Latvia | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Liechtenstein | — |
| Lithuania | — |
| Luxembourg | — |
| Malta | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mexico | — |
| Monaco | — |
| Montenegro | — |
| Morocco | — |
| Nauru | — |
| Netherlands | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Nicaragua | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| North Macedonia | — |
| Norway | — |
| Palestine | — |
| Panama | — |
| Paraguay | — |
| Peru | — |
| Poland | — |
| Portugal | — |
| Romania | — |
| San Marino | — |
| Serbia | — |
| Slovakia | — |
| Slovenia | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Spain | — |
| Sweden | — |
| Switzerland | — |
| Taiwan | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Tunisia | — |
| Turkey | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| Ukraine | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
| United States | — |
| Uruguay | — |
| Uzbekistan | — |
| Vatican | — |
| Venezuela | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Kenya passport holders visit visa-free?
The Kenya passport has a PassRank score of 66, meaning holders can enter 66 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 38 visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival and 3 via an eTA. A further 42 require an e-visa and 90 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Kenya passport's rank in 2026?
The Kenya passport ranks 128th out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 66. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Kenya need a visa for the United States?
Kenya passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Kenya PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Kenya passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (38), visa on arrival (25) and eTA/ETA (3). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21