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Kenya passport to South Korea
Kenya passport holders need an eVisa for South Korea, applied for online before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eTA
TStay 90 days
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Key facts
- South Korea lets 110 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Kenya is not one of them.
- Kenya passports get “eVisa” at 42 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, South Korea passports get “eTA” in Kenya.
Nearby passports travelling to South Korea
Open to Kenya passports near South Korea
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
KenyaSouth Korea- Typical duration
- 12.7 hours
- From
- NBO
- To
- ICN
Airlines Korean Air, Kenya Airways
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Kenya
Country profile
Capital
Nairobi
Population
53.3 million
Area
582,650 km²
Currency
Kenyan shilling KES
Languages
English, Swahili
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
992,536 · 2024
Migrant share
1.8%
Ethnic groups · 2019
- Kikuyu17.1%
- Luhya14.3%
- Kalenjin13.4%
- Luo10.7%
- Kamba9.8%
- other8.2%
- Other26.5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
South Korea
Country profile
Capital
Seoul
Population
51.2 million
Area
98,480 km²
Currency
South Korean won KRW
Languages
Korean
Time zone
UTC+09:00
Foreign-born
1.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
3.5%
Ethnic groups
Korean
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type F
Mains
230 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 119
Dialing code
+82
Airports
ICN · PUS · CJU · GMP
Highlights
- Gyeongbokgung
- Haeundae
- Seongsan Ilchulbong
- Changdeokgung
- Bulguksa
Kenya · eVisa
FAQ
Does a Kenya passport need a visa for South Korea?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eVisa”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check South Korea immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
South Korea typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a South Korea mission.
What about a South Korea passport entering Kenya?
The reverse result is “eTA”.
How do you apply for South Korea as a visitor?
Tourism / short visit (C-3) or visa-free + K-ETA：Usually 30–90 days。Visa-free nationals follow the K-ETA list if still required. Others apply on the Korean visa portal.