Visa openness: How Kenya turned around a tedious immigration policy
Passengers being cleared under Kenya's new visa-free entry policy using the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on January 11, 2024.
Kenya has surged 43 places to rank third in Africa’s 2025 Visa Openness Index, reflecting sweeping reforms to its travel authorisation system and a decisive shift towards visa-free entry for most African citizens.
The latest data shows how Nairobi responded to public complaints last year, following widespread frustrations with the electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system launched in early 2024.
