Do Thai citizens need a visa for Kenya?
The official link goes to etakenya.go.ke. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Kenya entry rules for Thai citizens.
| Verdict | Travel authorisation before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Kenya eTA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) |
| Fee | USD 30 (standard); expedited service costs an additional USD 100 |
| Stay | Up to 90 days (stay limit set at entry; extensions at a Kenyan immigration office before expiry) |
| When to apply | At least 2 weeks before travel recommended; standard processing about 3 working days (72 hours) |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Thai passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Kenya entry requirements.
Skip the form. $9.99 a traveller.
A NUM person files the Kenya eTA on etakenya.go.ke for everyone in your group. NUM’s fee is $9.99 plus the US$30 + card fee government fee at cost. You answer any eligibility questions yourself, the decision goes to your own email, and your passport details are deleted the moment it’s filed. NUM isn’t the government and can’t promise approval.
The details for a Thai passport.
Every traveller incl. infants needs their own approved eTA before departure (airlines check). Application needs passport valid 6+ months, selfie/photo, arrival and departure itinerary and accommodation booking. Airside transit without passing immigration needs no eTA. NEW Oct 2026: the eTA portal now checks for Kenya's mandatory Inbound Travel Health Insurance (Gazette Notice 11492): USD 44 premium plus small access/payment fees (about USD 52 total in tests), bought at insurance.ecitizen.go.ke; foreign policies do not appear to be accepted. Enforcement started about 6 Oct 2026 and the High Court upheld the scheme on 7 Oct 2026.
How long it must be valid.
At least 6 months' validity from the date of arrival.
Recent changes in Kenya.
- 2025 — Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Rules, 2025 exempted EAC citizens (180 days), many African and Caribbean nationals plus Brunei, Cyprus, Malaysia, Maldives, San Marino, Singapore and Pacific states (90 days) and another group of African nationals incl. Nigeria (60 days) from the eTA.
- 2026-05-17 — Ebola health screening for arrivals from Uganda, Ethiopia, DRC and neighbouring countries after WHO declared a PHEIC.
- 2026-07 — Gazette Notice No. 11492 created mandatory inbound travel health insurance for visitors.
The short answers.
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Kenya?
No visa, but yes to a form: Thai citizens need the Kenya eTA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) approved before they fly for stays of up to 90 days (stay limit set at entry; extensions at a Kenyan immigration office before expiry).
How much does it cost for Thai citizens?
USD 30 (standard); expedited service costs an additional USD 100. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Thai citizens stay in Kenya?
Up to 90 days (stay limit set at entry; extensions at a Kenyan immigration office before expiry). Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Thai citizens apply?
At least 2 weeks before travel recommended; standard processing about 3 working days (72 hours).
Where do Thai citizens apply?
On the official site, etakenya.go.ke. NUM links it and never charges for the link. If you’d rather not do the form, NUM can file it for you for $9.99 a traveller.
Does NUM issue Kenya visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.