Visa & entry guide

Australia

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Plan your visit to Australia with guidance on visitor requirements, passport considerations and where to apply.

For Kenyan passport holders and Kenya residents travelling on other passports.

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Entry Guidance

What to know before travelling to Australia

Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.

Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Valid passport
Completed online application
Passport photograph
Bank statements/proof of funds
Employment/business documents
Travel itinerary
Accommodation confirmation
Flight reservation
Travel history where applicable
Supporting documents requested

Passport & documents

The Australian High Commission in Nairobi states that visa applications are managed by the Department of Home Affairs and lodged online through the official Australian system. (kenya.highcommission.gov.au)

Business Travel

Business requirements

Valid passport
Completed online application
Passport photograph
Bank statements/proof of funds
Employer/company letter
Australian host/company invitation
Purpose of business visit
Company/business documents
Travel & accommodation details
Supporting documents requested

Passport Context

Kenyan passport holders

Kenyan residents using other passports

Requirements normally follow the passport used for travel. Confirm the application route for your nationality and Kenyan residence status.

Application Route

How and where to apply

Embassy / mission

Australian High Commission • Limuru Road, Rosslyn, Nairobi
Tel: +254 20 427 7100 (DFAT)

Processing guidance

Check current official processing times before application.

Important Visa Information

Guidance does not guarantee approval or entry.

Visa requirements and processing times may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of application. A visa is issued at the sole discretion of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application for any applicant or nationality.

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