Updated 2 October 2026: Nigerians no longer need a Kenya eTA
An earlier version of this page said Nigerians must buy a Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) for US$30. That is no longer correct. Kenya has removed the eTA requirement for citizens of almost every African country, including Nigeria.
Quick answer: for a normal short visit, a Kenya visa now costs a Nigerian nothing. Kenya has dropped its visa and eTA requirement for citizens of almost all African countries; only Somalia and Libya were left out. Most African visitors, including Nigerians, can stay for up to two months.
What you still need at the border
- A Nigerian passport that is valid for your whole stay (six months’ validity is the safe standard)
- A return or onward ticket
- Proof of where you will stay, such as a hotel booking or an invitation letter
- A yellow fever vaccination certificate, because Nigeria is a yellow fever risk country
- Enough money for your stay
Reports in August 2026 said a separate rule requiring visitors to hold travel health insurance had been suspended by Kenya’s High Court pending a hearing. Rules like this can change quickly, so check the official eTA site (etakenya.go.ke) or the Kenya High Commission in Abuja shortly before you fly.
When you would still pay
The old eTA fee of about US$30, plus charges, now applies only to travellers who are not exempt. Longer stays, work and study need the right permit, which has its own fees.
For the full guide, including flights, costs once you arrive and common mistakes, read our complete 2026 guide to Kenya visa costs from Nigeria.
Sources: Wikipedia, Visa policy of Kenya (accessed 2 October 2026); VisasUpdate report on Kenya dropping the eTA for African nationals (August 2026). Entry rules change, so confirm with official Kenyan sources before you travel.
