Saudi Arabia, UK and Canada top visa applications from Kenya
The growth was driven by rising demand for tourism, business travel, visits to friends and relatives, overseas education and early travel planning...
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Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and Canada were the top destinations for Kenyan visa applications in the first half of 2026, indicating a significant rebound in international travel.
- Visa application volumes from Kenya increased by a substantial 20 percent in the first six months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
- The visa processing company VFS Global reported this trend, driven by demand for tourism, business, and family visits.
- VFS Global urged applicants to use only official channels and cautioned against intermediaries promising faster approvals, emphasizing strengthened security measures like OTP-based booking.
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