Romania→Kenya
Romania to Kenya
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 must carry a letter of parental consent for travel to Kenya.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, arrange an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The ETA can be applied for online or at a Kenyan embassy or consulate; Kenya maintains representation in Romania so you can apply without leaving the country.
Check your Romanian passport expiry date and ensure it is valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of entry into Kenya.
Consider getting the recommended vaccinations: yellow fever, typhoid, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap), and polio. Travel insurance is recommended but is not required for entry.
What happens at the border?
At the border you must present your passport and your ETA. You may be asked to show evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
No arrival registration or entry card is required on arrival in Kenya.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Kenya?
Romanian citizens need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter Kenya for tourism.
What specific permission do I need?
The permission required for Romanian travellers is an ETA (electronic travel authorisation).
How and where do I get the ETA?
You can obtain the ETA online or by applying at a Kenyan embassy or consulate; Kenya maintains an embassy or consulate in Romania so you can apply without leaving the country.
What passport validity do I need?
Your Romanian passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Kenya.
What travel document do I need?
Kenya accepts a passport as the required travel document for this route.
Do I need any vaccinations to travel to Kenya?
No vaccination is mandatory for entry to Kenya, although authorities recommend vaccination for yellow fever, typhoid, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap), and polio.
Will I need to prove I have enough money at the border?
You may be asked at the border to show that you have sufficient funds for your stay.
Do I have to buy travel insurance to enter Kenya?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to Kenya but is not a condition of entry.
What do minors need to enter Kenya?
Travellers under 18 need a letter of parental consent for travel to Kenya.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 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.
- 3Carry proof of funds for your stay
Sufficient Money for the Stay
- 4Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent
- 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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Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
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More about Kenya
Africa
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Currency
- Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- Known for
- Safari and Wildlife, Great Rift Valley, Maasai Culture
- Food
- Ugali, Nyama Choma, Sukuma Wiki