Kenya visa photo requirements and sizes

It is no longer possible to obtain a passport visa to visit Kenya. In the past, you had to go to the country's embassy or have the travel document issued once you entered the country. The only procedure today is the e-visa. The Kenya e-visa is valid for 90 days from the first day of your tourist or business stay.

Outside the 43 visa-exempt countries, travellers of all other nationalities must comply with this requirement. You will need to collect (for the purpose of this document) scanned photographs. Here are the requirements for these visuals.

Kenya visa photo: key points

• A passport photo is required to apply for a Kenya visa.
• Only colour photos resembling those in your passport are accepted for the Kenya visa.
• You can take your own photo for your Kenya visa

The documents to be provided for the establishment of the visa

For your eVisa, you will need to scan certain documents. These include your passport, passport photo and certain documents relating to your stay.

Passport photo

The passport photo to be provided for your passport must be scanned and in colour. Ideally, it should be in high definition and meet the standard passport photo requirements. In other words, your passport photo should be clear, unblemished and unblemished.

It should also be noted that the passport photo to be provided for your Kenya visa application must resemble the passport photo. It must also be recent and meet other size requirements. These are at least 350px in terms of width and height. It is important that all these requirements are met even if you take the photo yourself. You do not need a professional to take the photo for you.

To help you, there are some online tools that can help you process your Kenya visa passport photo efficiently.

Passport

Like the passport photo, you will need to meet certain requirements for the passport. The document to be scanned must be in colour, clear and legible. The two pages to be presented in the file are the left and right ones. The first page contains the traveller's personal details and the second page contains the traveller's signature.

You are also required to scan the cover page of your document. Of course, the traveller's passport must be valid. From the date of your arrival in Kenya, the passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Please note that a diplomatic passport is not allowed, let alone a green emergency passport.

The other passport requirement for travel to Kenya is that there be at least three blank pages in the document. These two pages must be facing each other. You will be able to renew your passport to start your e-visa application.

Other documents to be provided for the stay

If you are applying for a Kenya eVisa for tourism, you will also need to provide proof of accommodation. These are the reservations for your accommodation. If you are staying with relatives, ask them to provide you with proof of accommodation. Take into account all the stages of your journey. It should be noted that for these proofs, the dates of the stay should be indicated.

Also for the tourist e-visa, you will need details of your stay. For example, if you are going to participate in the Safari on site, provide the name of the organiser and the places visited.

In the particular case of an e-visa for business, you will also need to provide proof of a letter of invitation. This is the letter of invitation from the company hosting you in Kenya. You must also provide the registration of the company hosting you. This includes the register and several other documents. The ID of the local sponsor who invited you on the trip is also important for your application.

General requirements for Kenya visa application documents

To get your Kenya visa issued, you will not need to be in possession of a Kenyan resident visa. You will not be able to be in Kenya to start the application process for your visa. You will also not be able to apply for an extension to your Kenya eVisa. These general requirements are suitable for tourist, business/business or transit stays.

Attach documents to the application form

The Kenya visa application is done online. As part of the process, you will need to fill in relevant information about your trip. This is basic information contained in the documents provided. Ideally, all this information should be consistent and the supervisory authority should not notice any discrepancies. It should be noted that the information must be filled in manually.

On the other hand, the application form should also include details of the trip to Kenya. This includes the dates of your stay in the country. Also provide details of the airport, port or border town of arrival in the country. Details of your accommodation will also be provided in the online application form.

All this information will be filled in at the time of submission of your application. The completed application form will therefore be submitted at the same time as the other documents in the file. You will then receive a confirmation email with a tracking number. After the validation time, you will receive the Kenya visa in PDF format in your inbox.

It should be noted that the average processing time for an electronic visa is at least 3 days for an urgent departure. Sometimes the waiting time can be increased depending on the way the file is processed. Note that for example, for a file processed by sampling, you will need more time. It is therefore important to start the process early.

Can I take my own visa photo for Kenya or do I need to use a professional photographer?

When applying for a visa to Kenya, it is important to include a visa photo that meets the standards required by the Kenyan government. There are strict requirements for visa photos and it is important to meet these requirements to avoid delays or visa refusals. If you do not meet the visa photo requirements, it is possible that your application will be rejected, which can be extremely frustrating and expensive.

To avoid such problems, it is advisable to hire a professional photographer to take your visa photo. Professional photographers are familiar with the standards required for visa photos and can ensure that your photo meets all the requirements. They can also provide you with a high quality image that will be easy for consular officials to read and recognise.

Standards for visa photos vary from country to country, but in general they require a uniform, clear background, appropriate presentation (such as formal dress) and accurate dimensions. It is also important to ensure that your face is well lit and clearly visible in the photo, with no shadows or reflections that can make it difficult to recognise your face.

Ultimately, it is best to have a professional photographer take your visa photo. This ensures that your photo will meet the standards required for a Kenya visa and that your application will be processed without delay or problems. In addition, by using a professional photographer, you can be sure that you will have a quality visa photo that will be easy to recognise and use for the required purpose.

Adeline HARMANT
As a web writer and globetrotter with a passion for travel and tourism, I have acquired in-depth knowledge of the procedures that are essential for travellers. I help travellers to complete all the formalities required for a successful trip, particularly when it comes to obtaining a visa online. With several years' experience in this field, I'd like to offer you some valuable advice to help you discover the world with complete peace of mind.