Below is a summary of the current entry requirements for Tanzanian citizens entering Kenya, along with official legal references from the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Rules, 2025.
General Requirements
- A valid Tanzanian passport (at least six months validity).
- Visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): Tanzanian citizens are exempt under the East African Community (EAC) protocols.
- Maximum stay duration: Up to six months without additional permits for tourism or business.
- Proof of onward or return travel (e.g., flight ticket).
- Proof of accommodation or address in Kenya (hotel booking or host details).
- Health requirements: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate if traveling from a risk area.
- Proof of sufficient funds or invitation letter if visiting for business or family purposes.
- Visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA): Tanzanian citizens are exempt under the East African Community (EAC) protocols.
- Maximum stay duration: Up to six months without additional permits for tourism or business.
- Proof of onward or return travel (e.g., flight ticket).
- Proof of accommodation or address in Kenya (hotel booking or host details).
- Health requirements: Yellow Fever vaccination certificate if traveling from a risk area.
- Proof of sufficient funds or invitation letter if visiting for business or family purposes.
The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Rules, 2025 (Legal Notice No. 93) establish that nationals of East African Community (EAC) partner states are exempt from the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) requirement.
Excerpt from Regulation 15G:
“The category of persons set out in the Seventeenth Schedule are exempted from the requirement of obtaining an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before travelling into the country.”
The Seventeenth Schedule lists the East African Community Member States — including Tanzania — as exempted from eTA and visa requirements for tourism or business visits not exceeding 180 days.
Excerpt from Regulation 15G:
“The category of persons set out in the Seventeenth Schedule are exempted from the requirement of obtaining an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before travelling into the country.”
The Seventeenth Schedule lists the East African Community Member States — including Tanzania — as exempted from eTA and visa requirements for tourism or business visits not exceeding 180 days.
Official Sources
Directorate of Immigration: https://dis.ecitizen.go.ke/
Department Of Immigration Services https://fns.immigration.go.ke/infopack/fns/fns/
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