For Kenyan passport holders living in the UK

Dubai Visa for Kenyan UK eVisa and BRP Holders

Kenyan citizens flying from the UK must follow the entry rules attached to their Kenyan passport. A UK eVisa confirms lawful residence in the UK, but it does not provide visa-free entry to Dubai or replace a UAE tourist visa.

Apply for a Dubai Visa UK eVisa and BRP Guide

Can a Kenyan UK resident travel to Dubai with an eVisa?

Yes, after obtaining the correct UAE visa. Your UK eVisa records your permission to live, work or study in the UK. It may be requested as residence evidence, but UAE entry eligibility is based on the travel passport. A Kenyan passport holder should therefore arrange the Dubai visa before departure.

Documents to have ready

  • Clear colour copy of the Kenyan passport bio page
  • Passport with at least six months' validity for the planned UAE trip
  • Recent colour photograph on a plain background
  • Accessible UKVI eVisa record or other current UK residence evidence
  • UK residential address and working contact details
  • Confirmed return or onward flight information
  • Hotel reservation or the address of the UAE host
  • Medical insurance valid for the stay in the UAE

Dubai visa options for Kenyan UK residents

14-Day Single Entry From US$122 For a brief holiday, event or stop in the UAE. 30-Day Single Entry From US$125 For one Dubai trip with more time for sightseeing or family. 60-Day Single Entry From US$220 For a longer planned stay with a single UAE entry.

These are DubaiVisa.com assisted-service prices. The final charge and available visa type are confirmed after the application details are reviewed.

Apply online from the UK

Choose the stay

Select the visa period that matches your itinerary.

Enter passport data

Use the spelling and numbers shown on the Kenyan passport.

Add clear files

Upload the passport, photo and requested UK or travel evidence.

Submit and track

Complete payment and check your email for application updates.

Questions Kenyan UK residents ask

Does a UK eVisa give a Kenyan citizen visa-free entry to Dubai?

No. It proves UK immigration status only. A traveller using a Kenyan passport should arrange the relevant UAE visa before departure.

Can a former BRP holder apply for a Dubai visa?

Yes. A former BRP holder with valid UK permission can apply and provide current UKVI eVisa evidence if requested. UAE authorities assess the Dubai visa separately.

Should I carry a UKVI share code?

A carrier or border officer may ask for additional proof when you travel back to the UK. GOV.UK says a travel share code is valid for 90 days and can be used more than once.

Can I use an expired BRP card as my only UK status evidence?

Do not rely on an expired physical card alone. Access the current eVisa in your UKVI account and check that your travel document is linked correctly.

How long should my Kenyan passport remain valid?

GDRFA states that a passport or travel document should have at least six months' validity for its single-entry tourist visa service.

Where can I verify my UK eVisa before flying?

Use the official GOV.UK travel guidance to view your status, check the linked passport and obtain a share code if needed.

Start your Dubai visa application from the UK

Select your stay period and submit readable passport, photograph and supporting records.

Get Your Dubai Visa

DubaiVisa.com is a private visa assistance service operated by Al Hadaf Tourism LLC, DTCM Licence 589515. It is not the UAE government, ICP or GDRFA. UAE authorities control visa approval and admission at the border.

For wider guidance, read the Dubai visa page for UK eVisa and former BRP holders or the Dubai visa guide for Kenyan citizens. You can also return to the DubaiVisa.com homepage.