As a Kenyan, you do require a visa to visit Dubai.
Also, it’s important to note that, the visa you get is the UAE visa as Dubai is an emirate (city) in the United Arab Emirates.
In this article, we will refer to the visa as the Dubai visa but keep in mind that it’s the UAE visa meaning that you can visit any emirate in the UAE.
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How Much is a Dubai Visa from Kenya?
UAE has a different variety of visas.
In this article, we shall be focusing on the tourist visa.
There are a couple tourist visas you can consider. The most popular ones are:
Single Entry valid for 30 days – This visa costs about Ksh 16,000
Single Entry valid for 60 days – This one costs roughly Ksh 33,000
How long does it take to get a Dubai visa in Kenya?
A while back, getting a Dubai visa was quite quick and easy. However, they introduced a couple of strict measures that have forced travel agents and travelers to be a bit more cautious when applying for a visa.
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As of 2025, it will take about 2 to 5 business days to get the visa. This is to play it safe.
There are instances of getting it within 36 hours or less.
But to be safe, apply for the visa one week in advance.
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How About a Dubai Work Visa?
If you would want to work in Dubai and do not have a job, you can apply for the job seeker visit visa. This visa allows you to enter UAE to look for a job without a sponsor and gives you a validity of either 60, 90 or 120 days.
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However, if you applied and got a job in Dubai, your employer should process your work visa for you.
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You can get the visa by visiting the Emirates World Store on Riverside Drive or by using a travel agent. UAE based airlines can also process your visas for you if you book your flight through them.
