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Passport Atlas

Saudi Arabia passport to Kenya

Saudi Arabia passport holders don't need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before departure; stays of up to 90 days.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • Kenya lets 198 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Saudi Arabia is one of them.
  • Saudi Arabia passports get “eTA” at 6 of 198 destinations.
  • In the other direction, Kenya passports get “eVisa” in Saudi Arabia.

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.

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Flight corridor

Direct flights

Saudi ArabiaSaudi ArabiaKenyaKenya
Typical duration
3.6 hours
From
JED
To
NBO

Airlines Kenya Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines

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Duration 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.

Saudi Arabia

Country profile

Capital

Riyadh

Population

35.3 million

Area

1,960,582 km²

Currency

Saudi riyal SAR

Languages

Arabic

Time zone

UTC+03:00

Foreign-born

13.7 million · 2024

Migrant share

40.3%

Ethnic groups

  • Arab90%
  • Afro-Asian10%

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.

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.

Travel notes

Plug

Type G

Mains

230 V · 50 Hz

Driving

Left

Emergency

Police 999 · Ambulance 999

Dialing code

+254

Airports

NBO · MBA · WJR · WIL

Highlights

  • Maasai Mara
  • Amboseli
  • Lamu Old Town
  • Nairobi National Park

Saudi Arabia · eTA

FAQ

Does a Saudi Arabia passport need a visa for Kenya?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eTA”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.

How long can you stay?

The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.

Passport validity and blank pages?

Kenya typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Kenya mission.

What about a Kenya passport entering Saudi Arabia?

The reverse result is “eVisa”.

How do you apply for Kenya as a visitor?

Kenya ETA:Often 90 days。Approval at etakenya.go.ke before boarding, checked on arrival.

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