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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Mauritius citizens need a visa for Kenya?

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

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Mauritius vs Kenya: passport comparison

Mauritius

96

visa-free countries

Global rank: #66 · mobility 144.2

Kenya

40

visa-free countries

Global rank: #133 · mobility 87.4
34

countries both Mauritius and Kenya can enter visa-free together

Mauritius + Kenya: passport compatibility

59%

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

Where Mauritius and Kenya travel together — by entry type:

34 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
26 both e-visa / eTA
36 both need a visa
81 access differs

Where Mauritius 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.

Only Kenya is visa-free (5)

How the entry rule changed: Mauritius → 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 Mauritius → Kenya rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Mauritius passport, 2 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 Mauritius 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 Mauritius citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Mauritius citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Kenya — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Mauritius or Kenya?
The Mauritius passport is stronger: 96 visa-free countries versus 40. Global rank: Mauritius #66, Kenya #133.
Where can Mauritius and Kenya citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 34 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 Mauritius and Kenya?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Mauritius passport ranking

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

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