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Kenya 
New Zealand Kenya passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to New Zealand.
Yes, a visa is required
- Entry requirement
- Visa required
- Maximum stay
- Set by the visa
- Apply before travel
- Yes
- Last updated
- February 2026
How to apply
Checked November 2026Visitor Visa (applied for online)
- Fee
- From NZD 441
- Processing
- About 80 percent decided within 2 weeks; busiest from September to March
At the border
- Passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave New Zealand.
- Have at least NZD 1,000 per month of stay (NZD 400 per month if accommodation is prepaid); you may be asked for proof at check-in or on arrival.
- Show you can leave at the end of the visit, usually with an onward or return ticket or the money to buy one.
- Everyone must complete the New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD); air travellers can submit it from 24 hours before departure.
- Visa-waiver visitors can stay no more than 6 months in any 12-month period.
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What Kenya passport holders need to do
- Find the embassy, consulate or visa application centre that covers where you live.
- Complete the application form and gather your documents: passport, photos, itinerary, proof of funds and accommodation.
- Book an appointment, pay the fee and give biometrics if they are required.
- Wait for the decision before you book non-refundable travel.
Kenya is one of 137 passports in the “visa required” group for New Zealand. See the full New Zealand visa requirements for every passport.
Easier alternatives in Oceania for Kenya passport holders
New Zealand is one of 95 destinations in the “visa required” group for the Kenya passport, which ranks #60 worldwide with a mobility score of 70. Of 14 destinations in Oceania, 8 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
 Fiji | Visa-free | 120 days |
 Kiribati | Visa-free | 90 days |
 Micronesia | Visa-free | 30 days |
 Vanuatu | Visa-free | 120 days |
 Palau | Visa on arrival | – |
 Samoa | Visa on arrival | – |
 Tuvalu | Visa on arrival | – |
 Papua New Guinea | eTA required | – |
| New Zealand | Visa required | – |
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Kenya passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to New Zealand.
Can Kenyan citizens get a visa on arrival in New Zealand?
No. Kenya passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand.
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Kenya?
New Zealand passport holders do not need a traditional visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before departure.
New Zealand visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of New Zealand before you book.