If you want to see the character in Lion King in real life, you should book a flight to Africa and enter Kenya. See pink flamingos and the power of the wildebeest (the ones that killed Mufasa) as you go to the National Parks in Kenya. Try Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara National Reserve, or go on a safari adventure! With your Philippine Passport, you can enter Kenya with a visa on arrival or an eVisa.

Kenya is a country that is open to tourists. The only difference between Kenya and visa-free countries in Africa is that you need to pay a fee. That’s okay, t think of the fees as a contribution to the preservation of wildlife in this country. Philippine Passport Holders can get a Visa on Arrival in Kenya or a Kenya eVisa to enter.

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Here is the guide on how to get a Kenya Visa on Arrival or Kenya Evisa for Philippine Passport Holders:

Visa on Arrival in Kenya

Validity: 90 days

Number of Entries: Single

Processing: Upon your Arrival

Documents Required for Visa on Arrival in Kenya

1. Passport –with at least 6 months of validity with 2 blank pages

2. Return Ticket

3. Travel Itinerary

4. Hotel Bookings

5. Yellow Fever Vaccination – if applicable, e.g., coming from a country that requires it

6. Visa Fee – USD 50

Kenya eVisa for Filipinos

The more modern and faster way is getting a Kenya eVisa before arriving at the borders or airport. This is to avoid a long queue on your arrival and much quicker processing.

Validity: Maximum of 3 months

Number of Entries: Single

Processing Time: Up to 2 working day

Documents Required for Kenya EVisa

1. Passport –with at least 6 months of validity, scan a copy of the bio page

2. Photograph –taken within the past 6 months, colored, on a white or off-white background

3. Return or Onward Ticket

4. Travel Itinerary – where you are going or places you are visiting

5. Hotel Bookings

6. Visa Fee

Single Entry Visa – USD 50
Service Charge – USD 1

Step-by-Step Guide on getting a Kenya EVisa

Getting a visa on arrival for Kenya is relatively easy and can be done in 6 easy steps.

STEP 1: Prepare all your documents. Scan those documents.

STEP 2: Go to this website.

1. Create an account. If there’s an error on the one in the center, click the “create an account” button on the upper right corner of your screen.

2. Click “Create an Account” under the eVisa Visitors.

3. Enter your details and continue.

4. Click “Get Service” that’s on the Department of Immigration Services box.

5. Click “Make an Application”

6. Choose “Apply for a Single Entry Visa.”

7. Go to the bottom and click “apply now”

STEP 3: Application

1. Enter your details (from 1 to 5). Click “Continue” until you are done.

2. Upload your documents.

3. Review your application.

STEP 4: Pay the visa fee.

STEP 5: Download your eVisa PDF from your account. Print this as proof.

STEP 6: Show the eVisa printout along with your passport to the Immigration Officer.

Kenya Visa or EVisa Eligibility

All most all nationalities can get a Visa on Arrival or an eVisa or be Visa-Free except for the following:

Kenya Visa Extension

Note that the EVisa can be renewed for another 90 days at the immigration headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

Office: Principal Secretary State Department for Immigration, Border Control and Registration of Persons
Address: Nyayo House 20th floor, Kenyatta Avenue/Uhuru Highway
Telephone Number: +254-20-2222022

Requirements:

1. Valid Passport

2. 2 Passport Sized Photos

3. Visa Application Form

4. Visa Fee (not specified)

East Africa Tourist Visa

You can also apply for an East Africa Tourist visa that costs USD 50/100 to be able to enter Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda with one visa. Rwanda is visa-free for Filipinos while Kenya and Uganda are eVisa or Visa on Arrival. Here’s our guide on How to apply for an East Africa Tourist Visa. I recommend getting this if you are traveling to all three countries.

FAQS in Applying for Kenya Visa

1. How much is the Kenya visa fees?

The visa fee is USD 50, but in case you are applying an eVisa, there’s a service charge of USD1.

2. Is my visa fee refundable?

No, once you have paid it can’t be refunded to you.

3. Which method would be recommended?

The Immigration office recommends getting an EVisa prior to going to Kenya as it is more convenient, and eventually, the visa on arrival will be phased-out.

4. How do I pay?

If you opt for an E-Visa, you will be paying via credit or debit card.

5. Where can I get a Kenya E-Visa?

You can get it online on their website. Please see the instructions above.

6. Can I get a Visa On Arrival?

Yes, Filipino Citizens are eligible to get a visa on arrival. You need to have proper supporting documents and arrive at designated ports.

7. How long is the Kenya E-Visa processing time?

It will usually take 2 days.

8. How many days before my departure, should I process my Kenya E-Visa?

You can apply four to a week before your departure.

9. What do I need to bring to the immigration officer in Kenya?

Your eVisa Printout and your passport are the ones that are required. Please also prepare a return or onward ticket, your itinerary, and hotel bookings.

FAQS about Kenya

1. What is the language in Kenya?

Swahili and English are the official languages of Kenya. You don’t have to worry about learning a new language since English is very much used.

2. What is the currency in Kenya?

Kenyan Shilling (KES) is used in Kenya. 102 KES is about 1 USD, while 1 PHP is about 2 KE

3. When to visit Kenya?

July to October are the best times to visit Kenya as it is a dry season. It’s also amazing to see wildlife during those months; August is when wildebeest (the ones that killed Mufasa in the Lion King) migrate while the Serengeti in October.

4. Is Kenya safe?

Kenya is safe for tourists. However, there might be robberies or kidnappings, so always be vigilant and keep safe. I encourage all travelers to get travel insurance.

5. How to get to Kenya?

There are no direct flights from the Philippines to Kenya; you might stop at countries like Thailand, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, or Turkey.

Kenya may not be a visa-free country, but the USD 50 visa on arrival fee or evisa fee is going to be worth it! See Lions grazing on the savannah, wildebeest migrating, birds flying, and many more! It’s going to be a feast for your eyes. Here is the recommended list of Hotels in Kenya and Luxury Hotels in Kenya. I hope you enjoy your trip there!