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🇰🇪 Does a Kenyan need a visa for Israel 🇮🇱?
Yes. Kenyan passport holders need a visa for Israel, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Israel 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 Israel or its official government website before you travel.
⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Israel: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 26 August 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
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 Israel 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 Israel in Kenya · Bishop Road - Opp. Fairview Hotel · embassies.gov.il
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Israel at a glance
Capital: Jerusalem · Currency: Israeli new shekel (ILS, ₪) · Official languages: Arabic, Hebrew · Calling code: +972
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Israel uses plug types C, D, H, M, Kenya uses G. Mains voltage differs (Israel: 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 Israel
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Israel, contact the embassy of Kenya:
- Embassy of Kenya in Israel · 15 Abba Hillel Street · kenyaembassyisrael.com
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Israel for Kenyan passport holders
- 🇯🇴 Jordan — Visa on arrival
- 🇧🇭 Bahrain — e-Visa
- 🇮🇶 Iraq — e-Visa
- 🇶🇦 Qatar — e-Visa
- 🇸🇾 Syria — e-Visa
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates — e-Visa
The other way round
🇮🇱 Israeli passport holders visiting Kenya: Israeli 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 Israel?
Kenyan passport holders need a visa for Israel, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Israel before travelling.
Does an Israeli need a visa for Kenya?
Israeli passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.