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🇰🇪 Does a Kenyan need a visa for France 🇫🇷?
Yes. Kenyan passport holders need a visa for France, applied for at an embassy or consulate of France before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Kenyan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of France or its official government website before you travel.
France is in the Schengen Area. A short-stay Schengen visa issued by any of its 29 member countries covers all of them for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; apply to the country where you will spend the most time, or to your first entry country if the stays are equal.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in Kenya
If you live in Kenya, visas for France are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of France, Nairobi · Peponi Gardens, Off Peponi Road · ke.ambafrance.org
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
France at a glance
Capital: Paris · Currency: Euro (EUR, €) · Official languages: French · Calling code: +33
U.S. State Department travel advisory for France: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 28 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: France uses plug types C, E, Kenya uses G. Mains voltage differs (France: 230 V; Kenya: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Your embassy in France
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in France, contact the embassy of Kenya:
- Embassy of Kenya in France · kenyaembassyparis.fr
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
The other way round
🇫🇷 French passport holders visiting Kenya: French passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
The Kenyan passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for France?
Kenyan passport holders need a visa for France, applied for at an embassy or consulate of France before travelling.
Does a French need a visa for Kenya?
French passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.