China is home to one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations.
Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.
Tourist & Leisure
Valid passport
Online visa application
Passport photograph
Flight/travel itinerary
Accommodation details
Supporting financial/travel documents where requested
Additional documents requested
Kenyan ordinary-passport holders require a visa for China. Ordinary passport applications in Kenya are handled by the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Nairobi, rather than directly by the Embassy. (Embassy of China in Kenya)
Business Travel
Valid passport
Online visa application
Passport photograph
Chinese business invitation
Employer/company letter
Company/business documents
Additional documents requested
Passport Context
Kenyan ordinary-passport holders require a visa for China. Ordinary passport applications in Kenya are handled by the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Nairobi, rather than directly by the Embassy. (Embassy of China in Kenya)
Requirements normally follow the passport used for travel. Confirm the application route for your nationality and Kenyan residence status.
Application Route
Chinese Visa Application Service Center • 7th Floor, The Chancery, Valley Road, Nairobi
Tel: +254 790 487 260 (Embassy of China in Kenya)
Embassy of the People's Republic of China • Woodlands Road, Nairobi.
Check the Visa Application Centre's current submission requirements before applying.
Visa requirements and processing times may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of application. A visa is issued at the sole discretion of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application for any applicant or nationality.
