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The Global Insight

How long can Canadians stay in Kenya?

Author

James Olson

Updated on March 07, 2026

90 days
Canadians can stay in Kenya for up to 90 days with the single-entry eVisa. There is the possibility to extend the visa for a further 90 days once inside the country. Kenya visa extensions are applied for at Immigration Headquarters in the capital, Nairobi. The online visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue.

How long a Canadian citizen can stay out of the country?

182 days
How long are you welcome to visit another country? A Canadian can stay for up to 182 days per calendar year (without paying U.S. income tax). Visitors can stay for maximum of six months in each 12 months (not a calendar year, but counting backwards 12 months from your date of entry).

How long can foreigners stay in Kenya?

The maximum length of stay in Kenya is 90 days. The maximum length of stay only starts from the actual date of arrival, even if you filled in a different date in the visa application form. The maximum length of stay after arrival in Kenya can be extended a single time; from 90 days to 180 days.

How much is visa to Canada from Kenya?

Kenyan students won’t need to get health insurance for the Canadian visa. If you apply for the visa at an application centre, you’ll have to pay a visa service fee of 35 CAD.

How dangerous is Kenya?

Reconsider travel to Kenya due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Kenya due to crime, terrorism, health issues, and kidnapping. Do Not Travel to: Kenya-Somalia border and some coastal areas due to terrorism.

What happens if you overstay your visa Kenya?

A Kenyan tourist visa is valid for only 90 days from the date of issuance. If three months is not enough for you, you can extend your visa by another three months to avoid overstaying your visa in the country. If you overstay your visa, you will probably be heavily fined, deported or at worse be imprisoned.

What happens if your visa expires in Kenya?

You may stay in the country after the visa expires, so long as you leave by the date indicated in your passport stamp or in your I-94 record – Arrival/Departure Forms: I-94 and I-94W . An immigration officer will determine how long you may stay in the country when you arrive.