The following countries are not Schengen States but ALLOW Kenya passport holders to enter and stay in as long as they have a valid double entry or multiple entry Schengen Visa.
What this means that while these 14 countries would ordinarily require Kenyans to acquire a national visa before traveling to them, with a valid Schengen visa, they get to enter, transit and/or stay for as long as their Schengen visas are valid.
Disclaimer:
Country immigration rules are subject to change without notice, so please make sure to always confirm with the respective country’s embassy or immigration website for the most up to date information.
The following are countries where Kenyan Passport Holders can use their valid double entry or multiple entry Schengen Visa as a substitute visa to the respective country’s visas:
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Africa
None – What a shame!
Carribbean
Sao Tome and Principe
Kenyans with a valid Schengen Visa do not require an additional visa for Sao Tome and Principe to enter the republic.
Maximum allowed stay: Maximum of 15 DAYS in any 180-DAY period.
Check out this link here for updates.
Central America
None – What another shame!
Europe
Albania
Kenyan passport holders can enter/transit and stay in Albania without an Albanian visa for a maximum of 90 DAYS per period of 180 DAYs period as long as they have a valid, multiple-entry short-stay Schengen visa, previously used in one of the Schengen countries.
Please check this link for any updates or changes to this law.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Kenyan passport holders with a multiple-entry Schengen Visa, previously used in any one of the Schengencan states, to enter and stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina for up to 15 DAYS in any 180 DAY period.
Please check here and here for any updates or changes to this law.
Bulgaria
Beginning 31st of the January 2012, Kenyans with valid Schengen Visas can travel to and stay in Bulgaria visa free for up to 90 DAYS in any 6-MONTH period.
Check out this post here about my experience in Bulgaria and how to visit Bulgaria on a budget plus a free itinerary.
Croatia
From 22nd of the July 2014, Kenyans with valid Schengen Visas can visit or transit through Bulgaria without needing to get an additional Croatian visa.
Maximum allowed stay: Up to 90 DAYS in any 6-MONTH period.
Check out this link here for updates to this provision.
Cyprus
Kenyans can use their valid type C, double or multiple-entry Schengen Visa to enter Cyprus without needing to apply for an additional Cypriot Visa.
Maximum allowed stay: Up to 3 MONTHS in any 6-MONTH period.
Check out this link here for any changes or updates.
Georgia
Kenyans holding a valid visa from any of the Schengen member states does not require an additional Georgian Visa to enter or transit through Georgia.
Maximum allowed stay: Maximum of 90 DAYS in any 180-DAY period.
Check out this link here for more information.
Kosovo
Kosovo is another country that allows Kenyan nationals with a valid multi-entry Schengen Visa to enter, transit or stay within its territory.
Maximum allowed stay: Maximum of 15 DAYS in any 180-DAY period.
Check out these links click here or here for additional information.
Macedonia
Kenyan passport holders with valid short-stay Type C Schengen Visa can travel to Macedonia aka the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia without an additional Macedonian visa.
Maximum allowed stay: Maximum of 15 DAYS in any 180-DAY period.
Check out this link here for additional information.
Montenegro
Kenyan passport holders with valid Schengen Visa can travel to Montenegro without an additional Montenegran visa.
Maximum allowed stay: Maximum of 30 DAYS in any 180-DAY period.
Check out this link here for additional information.
Romania
Kenyans in possession of a valid type C, double or multiple entry Schengen Visa can enter on short-stay or transit through Romania without needing a Romanian Visa.
Maximum allowed stay: Maximum of 90 DAYS within any 180-DAY period.
Check out this link here for additional information.
Serbia
Beginning 30th October 2014, Kenyans with a valid Schengen Visa can enter the Republic of Serbia visa free.
Maximum allowed stay: Maximum of 90 DAYS in any 180-DAY period.
Check out this link here for updates and additional information.
Turkey
With a valid Schengen visa on your Kenyan passport, you are ALLOWED to enter or transit through Turkey for a short stay.
The Schengen visa gives you access to a single-entry Turkish e-Visa which you can apply for either online at www.evisa.gov.tr or on arrival at one of the booths at Artatuk Airport arrivals in Istanbul.
Maximum allowed stay: The Turkish e-visa has a validity period of up to 1 MONTH.
Check out this link here for updates and additional information.
North America
Mexico
With a valid Schengen visa, Kenyan passport holders can enter Mexico visa free on tourism, business or transit as long as the visa is valid for the entire period in Mexico.
Check out this link here for additional information.
South America
None – What another shame!
