Skip to content
Kenya standard 2026-08-03

Kenya's Mandatory Visitor Health Insurance Requirement Takes Shape

Kenya's planned mandatory health insurance requirement for foreign visitors is taking clearer shape ahead of implementation.

Kenya has been preparing a mandatory health insurance requirement covering foreign visitors, to be collected in connection with its Electronic Travel Authorisation.

The requirement has taken clearer shape, with detail emerging on cover, cost and how the charge would be applied during the authorisation process.

EntryCheck verifies Kenya's official eTA portal daily. Where a new charge attaches to an existing authorisation, the application flow is where the change becomes visible to travellers.

Verified entry info for Kenya

If you're travelling to Kenya and need an eVisa or eTA, apply through the official government portal by visiting its profile on EntryCheck:

Read the original at health.go.ke

EntryCheck summarises the update and points to official portals. It doesn't decide whether you need a visa. Confirm on the official site.

All EntryWire updates