Poland→Kenya
Poland to Kenya
Do I need a visa for Kenya?
Polish citizens do not need a visa to travel to Kenya for tourism, but you must have an approved Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before departure. The eTA is an online authorisation obtained through Kenya’s eCitizen portal; it is an authorisation, not a visa, and it is normally granted in minutes to hours.
Which documents do I need?
You must travel on an ordinary biometric passport. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry to Kenya. A national identity card, a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Kenya?
No vaccinations are required to obtain the eTA. However, proof of yellow fever vaccination is required on arrival if you are coming from a country where yellow fever occurs.
Vaccinations recommended for travel to Kenya include hepatitis A, hepatitis B, tetanus–diphtheria–pertussis (Tdap), typhoid and yellow fever; consider malaria prevention where appropriate.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
The permitted length of stay for this route is not specified here. The eTA is applied for online and, once granted, the authorisation does not expire.
Can children travel on this route?
Children and other travellers under 18 follow the same document rules as adults: a biometric passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. No additional parental-consent letters or notarised permissions are required for minors on this route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended but it is not a condition of entry. It is advisable to hold a policy covering medical treatment and medical evacuation.
Where do I get the visa?
The eTA is applied for online through Kenya’s official eCitizen portal; there is no in-person application for the eTA at an embassy or consulate. Kenya maintains an embassy/consular presence in Poland for consular assistance, and the embassy website on this page is for consular help only. Where an official entry-registration portal is required, registrations are completed through that portal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the eTA and where do I get it?
You apply for the eTA online through Kenya’s official eCitizen portal; it is an electronic travel authorisation, not a visa, and it must be approved before you travel.
Can I travel with my national ID or a driving licence?
Your ordinary biometric passport is required. Kenya accepts a biometric passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. National ID cards, driving licences and temporary passports are not accepted for entry on this route.
How long is the eTA valid?
An eTA, once granted, does not expire. The eTA is held electronically after you apply online; keep evidence of the approved authorisation when you travel.
Do I need to fill in an arrival card or register on arrival?
No arrival registration or entry card is required on arrival. Where an online registration is needed it is completed through Kenya’s official portal; the eTA itself is applied for on the eCitizen platform.
Will I be asked to show bank statements or proof of funds?
No proof of funds is required on this route; you will not be asked to show bank statements or other proof of money as a condition of entry according to the published guidance for Polish travellers.
Do I have to buy travel medical insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended but it is not a condition of entry. You should consider a policy that covers medical treatment and medical evacuation.
Are any vaccinations mandatory?
No vaccinations are required to obtain the eTA. However, proof of yellow fever vaccination is required on arrival if you come from a country where yellow fever occurs.
What vaccinations are recommended for Kenya?
Recommended vaccinations include hepatitis A, hepatitis B, tetanus–diphtheria–pertussis (Tdap), typhoid and yellow fever; you should also consider malaria prevention where appropriate.
What documents do minors need to travel?
Children under 18 travel on the same rules as adults for this route: they need a biometric passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry and no additional parental-consent documents are required.
What passport validity is required?
You must hold a biometric passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry into Kenya. Temporary passports and national ID cards are not accepted for entry.
What if my passport is lost or stolen while I’m in Kenya?
If you lose your biometric passport while in Kenya, the Kenyan immigration authority may allow exit on a temporary passport after stamping at Nyayo House in Nairobi; consult your embassy for consular help.
Can I get help from the Kenyan embassy in Poland?
You can apply for consular help from Kenya’s embassy or consulate in Poland; the embassy website on this page is for consular information and assistance, not for submitting the eTA application.
What is the East Africa Tourist Visa (EATV) and does it affect me?
An East Africa Tourist Visa (EATV) exists for travel across Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda but it is only available if your first entry in the region is via Uganda. That is a separate option from the Kenyan eTA.
Do I need to visit an embassy or consulate to get the eTA?
The eTA application is an online process on the eCitizen platform and there is no in-person application at an embassy or consulate for the eTA; follow the online steps to obtain the approved authorisation before you travel.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 5, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
- 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Kenya — worth having if your documents are lost.
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