Kenya Travel Requirements for Dutch Citizens

Dutch citizens need a passport valid for at least six months with a blank page, an approved Kenya electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), and Kenya’s own mandatory travel insurance, which came in on 5 October 2026. It is also worth reading the Dutch government’s travel advice before you book. This guide is current to 7 November 2026.

The Kenya eTA

Kenya’s official eTA portal lists the Netherlands as eTA required. Apply only on the official site, etakenya.go.ke. A standard eTA costs $30 and is generally processed within three business days, and expedited processing costs $100 more. The official FAQs say each traveller needs their own, including children, and you will need a photo, contact details, your itinerary and your accommodation confirmation.

Kenya’s mandatory travel insurance

This is the requirement most people have not heard of yet. Since 5 October 2026, most visitors to Kenya must buy Kenya’s own inbound travel health insurance before they travel, through the eTA application or the eCitizen insurance portal. The US Embassy in Nairobi says airlines may check for it at boarding and travellers without it may be refused entry. A foreign policy does not satisfy the rule.

Reports put the cost at about US$48 per adult for 90 days of cover, with a lower rate for children. It is basic cover, so keep your own travel insurance with medical evacuation as well.

The Dutch travel advice

The Dutch government travel advice rates most of Kenya yellow, which means travel is possible but with specific risks. Areas near the Somali and Ethiopian borders are red or orange, as are parts of the coast near Malindi and the Tana Delta, and some districts of Nairobi and Mombasa. The Masai Mara and Amboseli fall under the general yellow rating.

The advice also warns about conflicts between herders and farmers in Laikipia, where Ol Pejeta Conservancy is, and suggests flying rather than driving there. If your route includes Laikipia, ask us about the current situation and flight options.

Ebola: the current position

Kenya reported an imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease, a type of Ebola, in Nairobi in October 2026. The World Health Organization reported nine confirmed cases as of 20 October, all linked to that first patient, and it advises against restrictions on travel to or trade with affected countries. By 3 November, five patients had recovered, and the Ministry of Health reported no new infections for two weeks. It will not declare the outbreak over until a 42-day countdown ends, so check the latest position before you book and again before you fly.

The Dutch advice notes that Kenya has tightened checks at borders and airports, including temperature checks on arrival.

Vaccines and malaria

Book a travel clinic four to six weeks before you leave. The CDC lists Kenya among the African countries with areas at risk of yellow fever, so ask about the vaccine. Malaria is present in many safari areas and on the coast.

Money

We quote in US dollars and accept payment from a euro account. A 30% deposit confirms your lodges, with the balance due 60 days before travel. Bring some US dollars for tips.

A simple checklist

• Passport with six months’ validity and a blank page
• Approved eTA for each traveller
• Kenya’s mandatory inbound travel insurance
• Your own insurance with medical evacuation
• Latest Dutch travel advice, read and saved

Then book your non-stop flight from Amsterdam and choose from our Kenya safari tours from the Netherlands. For camp ideas, see where we would stay in each park.

Last updated: 7 November 2026