Central African Republic citizens are visa-exempt for Kenya but must obtain a mandatory Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before travel.
Last verified: 2026-02-10
At a glance
Entry requirements
- The historical visa requirement has been replaced by the eTA system, mandatory for all foreign nationals (except EAC citizens from certain partner states).
- The eTA must be applied for online via the official portal at least 3 days before travel.
- Central African Republic is listed under countries whose citizens are exempt from the eTA fee, but the authorization itself is still required.
Stay
The eTA allows for stays up to 90 days for tourism or business.
Passport
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank page.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow fever immunization proof is required if arriving from an endemic country.
Final admissibility is determined by the immigration officer at the port of entry. The eTA is not a guarantee of entry.
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Sources
- Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) — Official Portal
- Kenya Directorate of Immigration Services — General Information
Important
This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.