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Do France citizens need a visa for Kenya? For tourism travel, the current rule is e-visa, with a permitted stay of up to 90 days per visit. This tourism rule was last checked against an official government source — Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (Directorate of Immigration Services), on 2026-08-29. It applies to France passport holders, but the exact conditions granted on the day can still differ, so keep the requirements below — and the official source in the sidebar — handy when you plan your trip.
An e-visa means you apply online before you travel and receive approval electronically, without an embassy visit. Approval is usually subject to the authorities’ checks, so apply with enough time before departure and keep the approved e-visa with your documents.
Before you travel — tourism checklist
- Apply for (and receive) your visaYou need a visa for this route — book travel only after you receive the decision.
- Passport valid and checkedPassport valid for at least 6 months at the time of travel
- Return or onward ticket bookedBorder control can ask to see proof of your return or onward travel.
- Supporting documents preparedFunds, itinerary and ties-to-home evidence are listed under the evidence sections on this page.
Every item is derived from the verified requirements on this page — tick them off before you go.
Entry requirements · Tourism travel
Passport requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of travel
How to apply
- Apply online for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before travel
- The eTA is the only entry authorisation for tourists visiting Kenya
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Approved eTA
- Return or onward ticket
- Yellow fever certificate if arriving from a transmission risk country
Financial evidence
- Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
Accommodation or invitation evidence
If applicable- Confirmed accommodation or itinerary
Health requirements
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate required when arriving from a country with yellow fever transmission risk
Conditions & restrictions
- The eTA allows multiple entries with stays of up to 90 days per visit for tourism
- Can be extended in some circumstances; always follow the eTA conditions
France citizens travelling to Kenya for tourism: e-Visa up to 90 days. Based on the official Kenya visa and entry information reviewed.
Planning your trip to Kenya
Practical notes about Kenya — checked as part of this page for tourism travellers.
The Maasai Mara and the Crossing of the Great Migration
The Maasai Mara, the northern reach of the great savannah that spreads over the border into the Serengeti of the neighbour, is the single most famous wildlife stage of the continent, and its rolling grasslands carry the pride of lions, the cheetahs, the elephants and the enormous herds of the wildebeest and the zebra. Each year the great migration crosses the Mara river, and the dramatic river crossings of the herds, running the gauntlet of the crocodiles and the current, are the spectacle that has made the reserve famous, while the hot-air balloons of the dawn give the whole plain from above. The Maasai villages beside the reserve welcome the visitors with their dances, their markets and their culture. The reserve is the essential safari of the continent, the classic of the classics, and it delivers on every expectation.
The Amboseli and the Elephants of the Kilimanjaro
The Amboseli, at the southern border of the country beneath the great white bulk of the Kilimanjaro, is the classic picture of the African elephant, and the herds of the park, the large, slow-moving family groups with their matriarchs and their calves, wander the dry lake bed and the swamps of the reserve with the snows of the mountain behind them. The park's elephant research, one of the longest running in the world, has made the individuals of the Amboseli famous, and the observation of the herds, the interactions and the daily lives of the great animals is the heart of the visit. The swamps of the reserve hold the hippos, the water birds and the elephants through the dry seasons, and the viewing hill of the park gives the classic panorama. It is small, manageable and endlessly watchable.
The Parks of the North and the Time of the Dry Lands
The north and the far north-eastern plains of the country, the dry country that runs toward the borders of the region, hold a quieter, wilder Kenya of the deserts, the ancient fossil beds and the camel cultures of the area. The Samburu reserve and the springs of the north protect the dry-country specialities of the region, the reticulated giraffes, the Grevy's zebras and the gerenuk antelopes, and the rivers of the region hold the crocodiles and the elephants of the northern herds. The Turkana basin, on the great lake of the desert, has yielded some of the oldest hominid remains ever found, and the small towns of the north, the trading posts of the camels and the local markets, hold the frontier life of the country. The north is an adventure of the dust and the wide horizons.
The Coast and the Towns of the Swahili Culture
The coast of the country, the long Indian Ocean shore that runs from the border of Somalia to the border of Tanzania, holds a separate, ancient world of the Swahili culture, the coral cities and the dhows that have traded across the ocean for a thousand years. The old town of Mombasa and the island towns of Lamu and Malindi carry the mosques, the stone town houses and the carved doors of the Swahili age, and the beaches of the coast, the Diani, the Watamu and the shores of the islands, hold the palms and the reefs of the Indian Ocean. The snorkelling and the diving of the marine parks of the coast meet the turtles, the reef fish and the occasional whale shark of the season. The coast is the soul and the memory of the country, the chapter of the culture the highlands never reach.
Common questions
Do France citizens need a visa for Kenya?+
e-Visa. Permitted stay: up to 90 days.
What documents do I need to enter Kenya?+
Valid passport. Approved eTA. Return or onward ticket. Yellow fever certificate if arriving from a transmission risk country.
What passport validity is required to enter Kenya?+
Passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of travel.
Are there any restrictions for entering Kenya?+
The eTA allows multiple entries with stays of up to 90 days per visit for tourism
Any additional conditions for entering Kenya?+
Can be extended in some circumstances; always follow the eTA conditions
How long can France citizens stay in Kenya?+
The permitted stay for tourism travel is up to 90 days. The exact period granted depends on the entry decision at the border.
Where can I check the official Kenya visa and entry rules?+
This information was last verified on 2026-08-29 against an official government source: Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (Directorate of Immigration Services) (https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en/).
Related resources
- Kenya travel guide →Cities, airports and practical travel info.
- Airports in Kenya →Codes, terminals and ground transport.
- France guide →Everything we cover for France.
- How we verify rules →Sources, review dates and our quality checks.
- All France routes →Entry requirements from France to every destination.
