UAE Opens Visa-on-Arrival to Kenyan Citizens With Western Residency Permits, Effective Today

Effective Thursday, June 25, 2026, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) began granting visa-on-arrival access to holders of a Kenyan passport, on the condition that they have a valid residence permit from one of nine approved countries. Eligible travellers must hold a valid residence permit from the US, UK, EU member states, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada. Two visa options are available: a 14-day visa costing Dh100, extendable once upon arrival, and a non-extendable 6