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The Kenya Port Of Entry?

The Kenya e-Visa has made it easier for millions of travelers to reach Kenya without going to an embassy or consulate. However, if you are entering the country with a Kenya e-Visa, it is important to be aware that you can’t enter through all the ports of entry.

There is a list of designated airports, seaports, and land border crossings where travelers can enter with a Kenya e-Visa. Visitors should not attempt to enter Kenya using an e-Visa at any other port of entry.

Which ports can you enter using a Kenya e-Visa? This article will outline all the ports which accept the e-Visa. Make sure you enter through one of the ports listed here.

Permitted Airports and Seaports?

There are 9 airports and 10 seaports which visitors can enter using the Kenya e-Visa. All other airports and seaports do not accept the Kenyan electronic visas.


International Airports

Most airports in Kenya are only used for domestic flights and do not accept the Kenya e-Visa. The vast majority of visitors enter Kenya via the following 3 international airports:


Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, is an international airport in Nairobi, the capital of and largest city in Kenya. Located in the Embakasi suburb 18 kilometres southeast of Nairobi's central business district, the airport has scheduled flights to destinations in over 50 countries.

    Address: Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya.

    Phone: +254 20 822111.

    Code: NBO.

    Elevation: 1,624 m.

    Passengers: 7,039,175.

    WMO Code: 63740.

    Aircraft Movements: 92,000.


Moi International Airport

Moi International Airport is the international airport of Mombasa, the second-largest city in Kenya. It is located in Mombasa County in a township called Port Reitz, and features regional as well as intercontinental flights.

    Address: Moi International Airport Mvita, Mji wa Kale, Mombasa, Kenya.

    Phone: +254 726 318515.

    Code: MBA.

    Elevation: 61 m.

    Serves: Mombasa.


Wilson Airport

Wilson Airport is an airport in Nairobi, Kenya. It has flights to many regional airports in Kenya while Nairobi's main airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, serves domestic and many international destinations.

    Address: Wilson Airport, Karen, Langata Rd, Nairobi, Kenya.

    Phone: +254 724 255343.

    Code: WIL.

    Elevation: 1,687 m.

    Owner: Kenya Airports Authority.

    Serves: Nairobi.


Other Kenya Airport

The Kenya e-Visa can also be used to enter through the following 6 airports though they are not so commonly used:

    Eldoret.

    Garisa Airtrip.

    Kisumu, Manda.

    Lokichogio.

    Malindi.

    Wajir.


Stay safe!