The UAE Embassy in Nairobi has announced that Kenyans holding valid residence permits from the United States, United Kingdom and six other countries can obtain visas on arrival. The policy took effect on June 25, 2026.
The embassy said the arrangement covers holders of ordinary Kenyan passports and their accompanying family members. The eligible countries are the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Canada and New Zealand.
"Effective June 25, 2026, the United Arab Emirates will grant visas on arrival to ordinary passport holders from the Republic of Kenya, and their accompanying family members who hold valid residence permits from these countries," the embassy said.
Kenyans without the qualifying residence permits must still apply for visas through normal channels. The measure aims to facilitate travel between Kenya and the UAE.