Come January 1, 2024, Kenya will remove visa requirements for international visitors. The move is likely to boost the country’s crucial tourism sector, offering visitors hassle-free travel to experience wildlife safaris and beach holidays.
President William Ruto made this announcement during an event commemorating Kenya’s 60th anniversary of independence from the United Kingdom
To make the entry process easier, Kenya is introducing a digital platform for electronic travel authorisation, which will eliminate the need for visa applications.
Notably, the Kenyan government previously lifted visa restrictions for citizens of other African Union (AU) member states, aligning with the AU’s initiative to promote visa-free travel across the continent.
