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Consular Service for Foreigners. Kenya

  • 2/13/2023
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    ​Travelers holding a Kenyan National Passport and would like to travel to Israel for any purpose require a visa.

    Travelers holding a Kenyan Diplomatic passport are exempted of Visitor’s visa to the state of Israel, and do not require obtaining a visa prior to your arrival.

    General Notices: 
    1. The Service fee rates for 2023 were updated. Please check the new rates on the following link: consular-fees
    2. All visa requests have to go via our visa offices; the Embassy no longer accepts applications sent directly to the Embassy.
    3. Please be advised that COVID-19 regulations are NO longer a requirement. Anyone with a valid passport and visa (if needed) will be allowed entrance into The State of Israel.​
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    Visitor’s Visa (B/2)

    • Valid passport for at least 1 year from today.
    • 1 Passport picture, 5cmX5cm, American Standard size.
    • Duly filled and signed visa application form.
    • Letter of invitation from Israel, with verifiable contact details.
    • Letter of employment with verifiable contact details.
    • Personal bank statement for the last 6 months.
    • Tentative travel dates (unpaid booking).
    • Please submit your old passport(s) to your current Visa application.
    • Visa applicant will be invited for an interview​​.​

    Student Visa (A/2)

    • Valid passport for at least 1 year from today
    • 1 Passport picture, 5cmX5cm, American Standard size
    • Duly filled and signed visa application form​
    • Acceptance letter from the University/Yeshiva detailing duration of studies, terms of admission & scholarship or stipend if applicable 
    • Personal bank statement for the last 6 months 
    • ​Tentative travel dates (unpaid booking)
    1 out of the 2
    • Letter of employment with verifiable contact details
    or
    • ​Proof of recent graduations (diploma, certificate) from a recognized institution


    As there are many possible contingencies, please ​​contact the Consular Department​ before presenting your application.

    Please note that while the Embassy of Israel in Nairobi has the authority to grant you a Visa, ultimately, Border Control at your chosen point of entry has the prerogative to make the final decision regarding your entry into the State of Israel.
     
    Visa Denial
    If your visa application is rejected, you may send an appeal through the following email address –  beitdinararimjer@justice.gov.il
     
     
     
     
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