Quick Facts
Requirement
Visa Free
Stay Duration
Up to 90 days
Nigerians can enter Kenya visa-free for up to 90 days under the AU Free Movement Protocol. The main requirements at the border are a valid yellow fever card, return ticket, and proof of funds.
Key Warnings
- Yellow fever card is strictly checked at JKIA. Arriving without it can mean refusal of entry or on-the-spot vaccination at extra cost — carry the original physical card.
- Border officers at JKIA regularly ask Nigerian travelers for proof of sufficient funds. Have a bank statement or cash equivalent to $500+ accessible.
- Return ticket is required — a one-way ticket is a common trigger for additional scrutiny or secondary questioning.
Insider Tips
- The 90-day limit resets after leaving Kenya. Many Nigerians doing business in East Africa travel briefly to Uganda or Tanzania and return for a fresh 90 days.
- Have your yellow card, return ticket, and funds proof on your phone AND as printed copies — digital is usually accepted but some officers still request physical documents.
- Kisumu and Mombasa airports typically have shorter immigration queues than JKIA Nairobi.
Health Requirements
⚠️ Yellow Fever Certificate required. Nigeria is a yellow fever endemic country. A valid International Certificate of Vaccination (the yellow card) is mandatory for Nigerian passport holders entering Kenya. Checked at arrival. Without it you may be refused entry or vaccinated on-site at your own cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Nigerians need a yellow fever vaccine to enter Kenya?
Yes. Nigeria is a yellow fever endemic country, so a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate (the yellow card) is mandatory for Nigerian passport holders entering Kenya. Carry the physical original — digital copies are not consistently accepted at JKIA. You can get vaccinated at LUTH Lagos, National Hospital Abuja, or any NCDC-approved port health centre.
Can Nigerians work in Kenya without a visa?
No. Visa-free entry covers tourism and short-term business visits only (meetings, conferences, negotiations — not employment). To work in Kenya you need a work permit from the Kenya Department of Immigration, regardless of the visa-free arrangement.
Can Nigerians extend their 90-day visa-free stay in Kenya?
Yes, once. Apply for a 30-day extension at any Kenya Immigration office before your initial 90 days expire. The fee is approximately $50 (~₦82,500 at current rates). Extensions are at the discretion of the Immigration Officer and are not guaranteed.
How much money do I need to show at Kenyan immigration?
The official minimum is $500 (~₦822,500 at current rates) in funds proof. This can be a bank statement, mobile money screenshot, or cash. Nigerian travelers are frequently asked to show this at JKIA — have it ready before you reach the immigration counter.