Jamaica passport → Kenya

Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Kenya?

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)90 days

Jamaican passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Kenya for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.

Apply on the official site: etakenya.go.ke

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa-free (90 days).

What this means for your trip

Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.

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Kenya at a glance

Capital: Nairobi
Currency: Kenyan shilling (KES)
Languages: English, Swahili
Calling code: +254
Region: Eastern Africa

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Kenya for other passports

JamaicaeTA90 days
IndiaeTA90 days
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseTA90 days
ChinaeTA90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneTA90 days
BangladesheTA90 days
Sri LankaeTA90 days
NepaleTA90 days
NigeriaVisa-free60 days
PhilippineseTA90 days

Nearby in Eastern Africa for Jamaican passport holders

MalawiVisa-free90 days
MauritiusVisa-free90 days
TanzaniaVisa-free90 days
UgandaVisa-free90 days
ZambiaVisa-free90 days
ZimbabweVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days

Common questions

Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Kenya?

Jamaican passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Kenya for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.

How long can Jamaican citizens stay in Kenya?

Up to 90 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Jamaican citizens get a visa on arrival in Kenya?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Jamaican citizens visit without a visa?

84 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Jamaica passport ranks #51 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.