Can I extend the East Africa Tourist Visa?

No, the 90-day East Africa Tourist Visa cannot be extended. If you need to stay longer, you must leave the region and apply for a new visa or apply for individual country visas.

What if I only want to visit one country?

You can still apply for the East Africa visa, or apply for individual country visas which may be cheaper. Kenya's single-entry visa is $51, Uganda's is $50, Rwanda's is $30.

Do I need yellow fever vaccination?

Required if arriving from countries with yellow fever transmission risk. Recommended for all travelers to East Africa regardless of origin. Vaccination must be done 10+ days before travel.

Can I work on this visa?

No, the East Africa Tourist Visa is for tourism only. No work, business activities, or volunteering allowed. You need separate work permits for employment.

How to Get the East Africa Tourist Visa

The East Africa Tourist Visa costs $100 and allows 90-day travel across Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. Apply online through any of the three countries' visa portals 2-4 weeks before travel. You'll need a passport valid 6+ months, recent photo, travel itinerary, and proof of accommodation.

Choose your entry country. Pick Kenya, Uganda, or Rwanda as your first entry point. You'll apply through that country's visa portal, but the visa works for all three countries.
Gather required documents. You need: passport valid 6+ months with 3 blank pages, recent passport photo (JPEG under 300KB), detailed travel itinerary, proof of accommodation for first few nights, return flight ticket, and yellow fever certificate if coming from endemic areas.
Apply online. Submit application through Kenya's eCitizen portal, Uganda's e-visa system, or Rwanda's Irembo platform. Upload all documents and pay $100 fee by credit card. Double-check all information before submitting.
Wait for approval. Processing takes 3-15 business days. You'll receive email confirmation with visa approval letter. Print this letter and carry it with your passport.
Enter and activate visa. Present your passport, printed approval letter, and supporting documents at immigration in your chosen entry country. Immigration will stamp your passport with the 90-day East Africa visa.

Can I extend the East Africa Tourist Visa?: No, the 90-day East Africa Tourist Visa cannot be extended. If you need to stay longer, you must leave the region and apply for a new visa or apply for individual country visas.
What if I only want to visit one country?: You can still apply for the East Africa visa, or apply for individual country visas which may be cheaper. Kenya's single-entry visa is $51, Uganda's is $50, Rwanda's is $30.
Do I need yellow fever vaccination?: Required if arriving from countries with yellow fever transmission risk. Recommended for all travelers to East Africa regardless of origin. Vaccination must be done 10+ days before travel.
Can I work on this visa?: No, the East Africa Tourist Visa is for tourism only. No work, business activities, or volunteering allowed. You need separate work permits for employment.