Kenya Passport Ranking: Visa-Free Countries and Visa Requirements

KenyaThis country’s passport is ranked No. 119 globally.Last check:Last update:
Mobility Score76

How Do We Rank It?

passportreports.com's AI-supported ranking model ranks passports by mobility score, a metric that combines visa-free entry, visa on arrival, and electronic travel authorization access. When scores are tied, it first compares the number of visa-free destinations, then destinations accessible with electronic travel authorization, and finally visa-on-arrival destinations. Review the algorithm used in our methodology.

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Passport Mobility Over Time

Annual Mobility Score and global ranking history for this passport.

Mobility History Table
YearMobility ScoreGlobal Rank
202061100
202165117
202274121
202378117
202479113
202578109
202676119
Population
58,636,412(2026 est.)
Official language
English, Swahili
Government type
Presidential republic
Continent
Africa
Capital
Nairobi
Currency
Kenyan shilling
Area
581,309 km²
Phone code
+254

Kenya: Other Rankings

Welcoming rankWelcoming Countries
2nd out of 199 countries
Within-Language RankingEnglish
43rd out of 60 countries
Within-Language RankingSwahili
1st out of 4 countries
Form-of-Government RankingPresidential Republic
29th out of 57 countries
WTO Members RankingWTO Member Countries
111th out of 159 countries
African Union RankingAfrican Union Countries
10th out of 54 countries
Commonwealth RankingCommonwealth Countries
40th out of 56 countries
G77 RankingG77 Countries
67th out of 132 countries

Key Destination Access

USARequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

United KingdomRequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

CanadaRequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

Schengen AreaRequired

A valid visa is required before travel.

About Kenya

Kenya lies in East Africa, straddling the equator with a coastline along the Indian Ocean. Its landscape includes savannahs, highlands, and the Great Rift Valley. The country is known for its diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife. Several major rivers flow through its territory, supporting agriculture and communities.

Nairobi, the capital, is a dynamic urban center with a growing tech scene and vibrant markets. Many Kenyans balance rural agricultural life with city employment, especially in services and trade. Music, dance, and oral traditions remain central to social gatherings and ceremonies. The climate varies widely, from humid coastal plains to cooler highland areas.

Kenya serves as a regional economic hub and hosts major international organizations, including UN offices. It participates actively in East African Community affairs and cross-border trade. The country has become known for its innovation in mobile banking and technology. Its foreign policy emphasizes peacekeeping and cooperation with neighboring states.