Kenya visa for Canadian passport holders

A Canadian passport holder needs an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before flying to Kenya for up to 90 days.

eTA required

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
Tourist entry
90
Days per visit
2
Visa routes tracked

Staying longer: every Kenya visa route

The tourist entry above is for visits. To live and work remotely in Kenya, these are the routes the catalogue tracks — income thresholds, fees and processing times are below; the full requirements are on the country page, linked to the official source.

Verified October 17, 2026 (Eastern Time) against official sources.

RouteTypeStayIncome neededFeeProcessingWorkResidency path
Digital Nomad Work Permitnomad1 year, renewable$55,000/mo—2-6 weeks—
Student PassstudentLength of the course, renewable—————
Kenya: requirements, costs and official sources

Kenya visa questions for Canadian passport holders

Do Canadian passport citizens need a visa for Kenya?

A Canadian passport holder needs an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before flying to Kenya for up to 90 days.

How long does the Digital Nomad Work Permit take to process?

The Digital Nomad Work Permit in Kenya takes 2-6 weeks to process.

What income does the Digital Nomad Work Permit in Kenya require?

The Digital Nomad Work Permit asks for income of about $55,000 USD/month.

Can I work remotely in Kenya on the Digital Nomad Work Permit?

Yes, work is allowed on the Digital Nomad Work Permit in Kenya. It can be renewed.

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Kenya for other passports

Visa rules change often — verify against the official government source linked on the Kenya page before you travel or apply.