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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Italy citizens need a visa for Kenya?

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Italy citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Kenya — applied for online before departure.

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Italy vs Kenya: passport comparison

Italy

125

visa-free countries

Global rank: #8 · mobility 171.3

Kenya

40

visa-free countries

Global rank: #133 · mobility 87.4
27

countries both Italy and Kenya can enter visa-free together

Italy + Kenya: passport compatibility

35%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Italy and Kenya travel together — by entry type:

27 both visa-free
15 both visa on arrival
15 both e-visa / eTA
11 both need a visa
129 access differs

Where Italy and Kenya can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (27)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 90 days #48
Botswana 90 days #119
Dominica 180 days #70
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 90 days #46
Jamaica 90 days #100
Kiribati 90 days #84
Lesotho 14 days #122
Malawi 30 days #127
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
South Africa 90 days #97
Swaziland 30 days #120
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Zambia 90 days #139

How the entry rule changed: Italy → Kenya

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Italy → Kenya rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Italy passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Kenya: good to know

Nairobi

Capital

Kenyan Shilling (KES)

Currency

East Africa Time (UTC+3)

Time zone

+254

Calling code

G

Power plug

240V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else Italy goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Kenya

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Italy citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Italy citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Kenya — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Italy or Kenya?
The Italy passport is stronger: 125 visa-free countries versus 40. Global rank: Italy #8, Kenya #133.
Where can Italy and Kenya citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 27 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Kenya?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Italy and Kenya?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Italy passport ranking

Where else the Italy passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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