Turkish tourist visa for Kenyan nationals in 2026
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa to travel to Turkey in 2026. For Kenyan citizens, it is a mandatory requirement to have a tourist visa for Turkey. With this visa, the stay in Turkey is usually short-term with a period of 30 days, and the visa expires after 180 days.
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👇Please note!
Individuals holding diplomatic, official, service, and special passports from Kenya are granted visa-free entry or transit through Turkey. They can remain in Turkey for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day timeframe starting from their first entry.
On the other hand, Kenyan nationals with ordinary passports are not eligible for Turkey's e-visa program and must acquire a visa prior to their arrival in the country.
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When applying for a tourist visa to Turkey, you should pay attention to the purpose of your trip. The following are acceptable purposes for applying for a tourist visa to Turkey:
- Tourist visit;
- Business meeting/Commerce;
- If you plan to attend a conference, seminar, meeting, or other similar activity in Turkey;
- If you want to participate in a fair, festival, exhibition, etc.;
- If you want to travel to Turkey to attend sporting events as an athlete or fan;
- If you plan to be part of cultural or artistic activity;
- Official visit. When traveling to Turkey as part of an official delegation representing the government or other public institutions of your country.
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How to apply for Turkey tourist visa from Kenya?
To apply for a tourist visa, you will need to follow the steps below:
- Check when to apply;
- Find out where to apply;
- Fill out the online application for a Turkish tourist visa;
- Prepare the necessary documents;
- Attend an interview.
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When to apply?
Kenyan citizens can submit application as early as 60 days before your travel date. Conversely, the latest you can apply is one month prior to your departure.
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Where to apply?
You need to schedule an appointment and submit all the necessary documents for a tourist visa at the nearest Turkish embassy/consulate located in Kenya (see the contact details of the Turkish Embassy in Nairobi in the "Embassy contacts" section).—
Fill out the online form to obtain a tourist visa to Turkey
Initiating your Turkish tourist visa application starts with completing the online visa application form on the
Pre-Application System website. This form entails inquiries about your personal details such as your full name, birth date and place, along with the purpose of your application.
Upon submission, the system will specify the visa category suitable for your application and provide a checklist of the essential documents required. Additionally, upon form completion, you'll receive a scheduled visa interview date.
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What documents do Kenyan citizens need to apply for a tourist visa to Turkey?
- A completed application form for a Turkish tourist visa;
- Your valid passport or another travel document (valid for at least 6 months on the date of travel);
- Two photos in accordance with Turkish visa requirements;
- Certificate of income or savings. You must prove that you have enough money to support yourself for the duration of your stay in Turkey. You must present a minimum amount of 50 euros for each day you plan to spend in Turkey. This can be done with recent bank statements, a letter of support from another person, etc.;
- Travel insurance. To travel to Turkey, Kenyan citizens need to have travel health insurance. The insurance must cover the entire territory of Turkey with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros;
- Travel route. Provide a booked flight from your country to Turkey and back, a bus ticket, or any other proof that you intended to leave Turkey;
- Proof of residence. Depending on where you will be staying in Turkey, you will need to present a document as proof of residence.
- Police clearance certificate. This document must be obtained from the relevant authorities in your country of residence and confirm that you have not been involved in any criminal activity in recent years;
- For group trips, documents about the company that organizes the trip are required;
- Documents about your employment status:
- If you are employed: letter of guarantee from your employer and payslips for the last 3 months.
- If you are a business owner: the certificate of foundation and registration of your company, the company's trading license and a statement from the company's bank account showing transactions for the last 3 months.
- If your spouse is applying for a visa: the same documents as listed above for your spouse.
Please note that the Turkish authorities responsible for processing visas in your country of residence have the right to request additional documents from you in addition to those listed above.
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Once you've filled out the form and provided the necessary documents along with your passport, proceed to make the payment and submit your visa application at the Turkish embassy.
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Visa Processing:
Following the submission of your Turkey visa application, passport, and any accompanying documents, an immigration officer will review them. The application will then be either approved or denied based on the information provided and the supporting documents.
What is the deadline for processing an application for a tourist visa to Turkey?
It may take around 15 working days to process your tourist visa application.
Receiving the Visa:
If the application is approved, the applicant will receive the Turkish visa stamped in their passport and can collect the passport from the Turkish embassy or consulate.
The fastest way to get from Kenya to Turkey
The fastest route from Kenya to Turkey typically involves taking a direct flight from Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, to Istanbul, Turkey. Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) serves as the primary departure point for travelers heading to Turkey. There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. The total flight duration from Nairobi, Kenya to Istanbul, Turkey is 6 hours, 24 minutes.
Currently, there are no direct flights from other cities in Kenya to Turkey; however, travelers can easily connect to Nairobi from other Kenyan cities and then proceed with the direct flight to Istanbul.
Istanbul, being Turkey's major aviation hub, is well-connected with various cities worldwide, including Nairobi. Flights from Nairobi to Istanbul generally land at Istanbul Airport (IST), the main international airport in Istanbul, or Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), which is located on the Asian side of the city.
A transit visa is mandatory for all travelers from Kenya under Turkey's visa regime who intend to:
- Pass immigration control;
- Stay in Turkey overnight for a transfer.
The transit visa sticker may be marked as:
- Single transit
- Double transit
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You can apply for a transit visa to Turkey one/two months before the date of your planned trip to Turkey.
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Fill out the online form for a transit visa in the pre-application system
Once completed, the system will provide you with the date and time of your visa interview that you must attend.
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What documents are required to issue a transit visa?
Necessary documents for issuing a Turkish transit visa:
- Completed application form for Turkish transit visa, travel insurance, confirmation of professional status, etc.;
- Passport or another travel document;
- Two photos;
- Certificate of income or savings;
- An onward plane ticket that will take you to your destination country;
- A visa or other document that gives the right to enter the country of destination;
- Hotel reservation;
- Certificate of police clearance.
Please note that depending on your nationality and country of residence, you may be asked to provide additional documents.
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How long does it take to get a transit visa to Türkiye?
The Turkish Embassy in your country of residence will process your visa within approximately 15 working days. In some countries, this period can last up to three working days.
You can track the status of your application on the same website where you completed your application.
To import pets into Turkey, all pets must have:
1. Microchip for pets;
To enter Turkey, your pet must be identified with a microchip.
2. Vaccinations;
Your dog or cat must be vaccinated against rabies 30 days to 12 months before entry. Please note that Türkiye does not recognize the vaccine for 3 years.
3. Rabies antibody titer test;
If your pet is not vaccinated as required above or has a 3-year rabies vaccination, your dog or cat can be tested for Rabies Antibody Titer (FAVN) at an approved laboratory before entering Türkiye. Cats and dogs entering Türkiye from the United States that are vaccinated against rabies are exempt from this requirement.
4. Health certificate;
If traveling to Türkiye from the United States, a USDA-accredited veterinarian must complete a Türkiye Veterinary Certificate for approval at your state's USDA or CFIA office within 48 hours of travel for pets traveling from the US or Canada, respectively (one form per animal). If you are entering Türkiye from a country other than the US or Canada, your vet can complete an EU health certificate.
5. Treatment of internal and external parasites;
Before your pet can enter Turkey, it must be treated for internal parasites (echinococci) and external parasites (fleas, ticks) and listed in the health certificate.
Learn more about the rules for importing pets to Turkey on the website. 
