Visa & entry guide

Canada

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Plan your visit to Canada 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 Canada

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

Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Valid passport
Online application
Proof of funds
Travel itinerary
Accommodation details
Employment/family/ties evidence
Invitation where applicable
Biometrics where required
Additional documents requested

Passport & documents

Canada determines whether a traveller requires a visitor visa or eTA according to passport nationality and individual circumstances. Kenyan ordinary passport holders generally require a visitor visa. IRCC requires applicants to demonstrate sufficient funds, legitimate travel purpose and reasons to leave Canada after the visit. (Canada)

Business Travel

Business requirements

Valid passport
Online application
Proof of funds
Business invitation
Employer/company letter
Purpose of business visit
Travel/accommodation details
Biometrics where required
Additional 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

High Commission of Canada, Nairobi.

Processing guidance

IRCC processing times vary according to application type and location. Check current processing before application. (Canada)

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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