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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Tanzania citizens need a visa for Kenya?

Visa-free

Citizens of Tanzania can visit Kenya visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.

VISAXSAug 2026
Visa-free
Tanzania → Kenya
allowed

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Tanzania vs Kenya: passport comparison

Tanzania

44

visa-free countries

Global rank: #135 · mobility 86.1

Kenya

40

visa-free countries

Global rank: #133 · mobility 87.4
35

countries both Tanzania and Kenya can enter visa-free together

Tanzania + Kenya: passport compatibility

90%

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

Where Tanzania and Kenya travel together — by entry type:

35 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
31 both e-visa / eTA
91 both need a visa
19 access differs

Where Tanzania 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 (4)

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

2rule changes for the Tanzania 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 Tanzania 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

Visa-free

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Tanzania citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Citizens of Tanzania can visit Kenya visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.
Which passport is stronger — Tanzania or Kenya?
The Tanzania passport is stronger: 44 visa-free countries versus 40. Global rank: Tanzania #135, Kenya #133.
Where can Tanzania and Kenya citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 35 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. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Tanzania and Kenya?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Tanzania passport ranking

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

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