Kenya Waives Entry Fees for Passport Holders from South Africa and Six Other Countries

Kenya has waived entry fees for passport holders from South Africa and six other countries, following criticism of the $30 fee.

The move aims to boost tourism and attract business travelers. Previously, all foreign passport holders were subject to visa requirements, but the government’s decision sparked backlash for potentially increasing travel costs and bureaucracy.

The exemptions apply to South Africa, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Congo-Brazzaville, Comoros, Mozambique, and members of the East African Community (EAC) regional bloc.

However, travellers from these countries still need to obtain an electronic travel authorization (ETA) document valid for 90 days.