Kenya, open to Canada
Planning a trip, or exploring trade and investment? This mission helps visitors and businesses from Canada connect with Kenya.
Planning a trip to Kenya from Canada?
Safari, coast, business or family: a smooth, welcome arrival starts with your entry authorisation. Here is the essential guidance, with the full visitor guide a click away.
Most visitors from Canada need an eTA. Kenya uses a fully online Electronic Travel Authorisation. Apply on the official portal at least three days before you travel; approvals usually arrive within 72 hours.
A few places worth the trip
Maasai Mara
Big cats and the wildebeest crossing, July to October.
Amboseli
Great herds framed by Africa's highest peak.
Diani & the Coast
White sand, coral reefs and dhow sailing.
Lamu Old Town
A car-free island of stone, sail and Swahili culture.
Nairobi
The only capital with a national park at its edge.
Lake Nakuru
Flamingo-pink shores and protected rhino.
Book with Kenya's official operators
Trade and invest with Kenya from Canada
Kenya is the gateway to East Africa, with preferential access to a market of over a billion people. This mission's commercial desk connects businesses in Canada to the right partners and agencies.
Agriculture & agri-processing
Technology & digital
Manufacturing
Energy & green economy
Financial services
Infrastructure & real estate
Tourism & hospitality
Healthcare & pharma
Start with the commercial desk
Every Kenyan mission has a commercial desk for introductions, trade missions and market intelligence. Reach the desk at the Kenya High Commission in Ottawa, or go straight to KenInvest, the national one-stop investment centre.