🇻🇳 Vietnam visa requirements for Kenyan citizens

Entry rules for Kenya passport holders

Before traveling to Vietnam, Kenyan citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Vietnam government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Vietnam immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Kenyan passport ranks #126 worldwide, opening 70 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (39 visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Vietnam is not among them — it is one of the 95 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.

The reverse trip is easier: Vietnamese citizens can enter Kenya eta required.

Across South-Eastern Asia as a whole, 7 of 11 destinations are open to Kenyan travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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