Kenyan passport holders are visa-exempt for short tourist visits to Namibia (up to 3 months within one calendar year), subject to standard entry conditions at the border.
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
Entry requirements
- Namibia’s Ministry of Home Affairs notes that holders of ordinary passports from certain jurisdictions are exempt from visa requirements for holiday/tourism for a maximum stay of 3 months within one calendar year; Kenya is listed as visa-exempt in the Ministry’s visa requirements fact sheet.
- Entry conditions commonly include a passport valid for at least 6 months, and proof of onward/return travel; border officials may also request proof of funds, accommodation/itinerary, and travel/health insurance.
Stay
Visa-free for holiday/tourism for up to 3 months within one calendar year (per Namibia MHAISS).
Passport
Passport valid for at least 6 months (and sufficient blank pages) is required.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (Kenya is a risk country).
Entry decisions are made by border officials and requirements can change. Confirm with official Namibian sources and your airline before travel.
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Sources
- Namibia MHAISS — Countries exempted (holiday/tourism exemption + passport validity/return ticket note)
- Republic of Namibia (MHAISS) — Fact Sheet: Visa Requirements to Namibia (includes Kenya as visa-exempt; general entry requirements)
- WHO — Yellow fever vaccination requirements and recommendations (country list PDF; Namibia entry requirement + Kenya risk status)
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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date.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.