Kenya passport → Germany
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Germany?
Visa required in advance
Kenyan passport holders need a visa for Germany, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Germany at a glance
- Capital
- Berlin
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- German
- Calling code
- +49
- Region
- Western Europe
DE51.0°N · 9.0°EPhoto: Lencer and NordNordWest · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGermany for other passports
- KenyaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Europe for Kenyan passport holders
AustriaVisa required
BelgiumVisa required
FranceVisa required
LiechtensteinVisa required
LuxembourgVisa required
MonacoVisa required
NetherlandsVisa required
SwitzerlandVisa required
Common questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Germany?
Kenyan passport holders need a visa for Germany, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Kenyan citizens stay in Germany?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Kenyan citizens get a visa on arrival in Germany?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Kenyan citizens visit without a visa?
66 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Kenya passport ranks #63 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.