Vietnam Visa Requirements for Kenyan citizens in 2026

Last Updated: July 16, 2026, 3:42 p.m.

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1) E-Visa

Kenyan passport holders planning a visit to Viet Nam for tourism purposes do not need a traditional visa for short durations. Instead, an electronic visa (eVisa) must be applied for and approved online before travel. Processing typically takes several business days.

Entry Requirement

Allowed Stay

Purpose of Travel

Tourist


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Further Notes

  • Visa free for 30 days when visiting Phu Quoc

Reference Links

Viet Nam E-Visa

General Information about Viet Nam

  • Name (Common): Vietnam
  • Name (Official): Socialist Republic of Vietnam
  • Population: 102300000
  • Area: 331212
  • Capital: Hanoi
  • Currency: Vietnamese đồng
  • Language: Vietnamese
  • Calling Code: +84
  • Region: Asia
  • Subregion: South-Eastern Asia

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a visa is required for Kenyan citizens. Kenya passport holders can apply for a tourist visa online.

Yes, a visa is required for Kenyan citizens. Kenya passport holders can apply for a tourist visa online. Options include: E-Visa.

Yes, Kenyan citizens can travel to Vietnam, but an E-Visa is required.

The maximum length of stay in Vietnam with E-Visa is not specified. Kenyan citizens must leave the country within the specified period.

Overstaying an E-Visa in Vietnam can result in fines, penalties, and potentially being banned from entering Vietnam in the future. It is important to comply with the length of stay specified with the visa and leave the country within the allotted time.