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Kenya visa requirements for citizens of United Arab Emirates.

eTA requiredStays of up to 90 days per visit.We can submit this for you

No visa — but citizens of the United Arab Emirates typically need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) for Kenya, applied for online before travel; stays of up to 90 days are typically allowed.

Apply up to 90 days before travel

Routes for Kenya last verified 14 Jun 2026 against official sources.

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Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) — Visitor / Tourism: 6 required documents — see the checklist.

Beyond short stays

Other ways into Kenya for citizens of United Arab Emirates.

Study & Training

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Kenya Student / Research / Internship PassGov fee $100

Work & Self-Employment

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Kenya Work Permit Class N (Digital Nomad)Gov fee $200
Class G Permit (specific trade, business or consultancy)Available
Kenya Work Permit Class C (Prescribed Profession)Gov fee KES 20,000
Kenya Work Permit Class D (Specific Employment)Gov fee KES 20,000
+1 more in the full guide

Invest & Capital

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Class K Permit (Ordinary Resident)Available
Kenya Work Permit Class B (Agriculture and Animal Husbandry)Gov fee KES 20,000
Kenya Work Permit Class A (Prospecting and Mining)Gov fee KES 20,000
Kenya Work Permit Class F (Specific Manufacturing)Gov fee KES 20,000
+1 more in the full guide

Retire & Lifestyle

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Kenya Work Permit Class K (Ordinary Resident — Private Means / Retirement)Gov fee KES 20,000

Family & Origin

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Kenya Dependant's PassGov fee KES 20,000

Special Categories

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Kenya Work Permit Class I (Approved Religious Activities / Missionary)Gov fee KES 20,000
Kenya Work Permit Class M (Refugees)
Kenya Permanent Residence (Lawful Residents — Category B)Gov fee KES 50,000

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