Caribbean Netherlands visa requirements for Kenyan citizens
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Caribbean Netherlands, from its embassy or consulate.
KEN
Kenya
BES
Caribbean Netherlands
Visa needed
Apply before travel if you need a visa for a holiday.
- Visa
- Required
- Fee
- €80
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Find Caribbean Netherlands's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Caribbean Netherlands
Most visits allow 90 days within 180 days.
Visa not requiredVisa-free with other documentsCertain foreign visas, residence permits or return papers let you visit without a visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your document against the full accepted list.
- Check that it is still valid.
- Bring the original and your tourist entry documents.
Documents required
- Passport valid throughout your visit
- Accepted visa or residence document
- Accepted return papers, if used
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation and funds
- Insurance covering at least 15000 USD
- Hotel booking
- Travel insurance
- The accepted list includes specific Schengen, UK, Irish, North American and Caribbean documents.
- A French Saint Martin visa alone does not qualify; long-stay rules are separate.
Visa requiredTourist visaApply before travel if you need a visa for a holiday.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- €80
- Processing
- 15 days
How to apply
- Choose your country of residence on NetherlandsWorldwide.
- Complete, print and sign the visa form.
- Gather the tourism checklist documents.
- Book and attend your appointment in person.
- Pay the visa fee and any service fee.
Documents required
- Signed form
- Signed passport under 10 years old
- Passport valid 90 days after departure
- 2 empty passport pages
- Photo
- Proof of legal residence and ties
- Hotel booking or host invitation
- Proof of who pays costs stay costs in 90 days after
- Travel insurance
- Stay up to 90 days within 180 days; single or multiple entries may apply.
- This visa does not allow paid work or travel to European Netherlands.
Sources (36)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Immigration and Naturalisation Service Caribbean Netherlands
- Royal Netherlands Marechaussee: Caribbean travel
- Foreign ministry: Caribbean visa guide
- Visa requirements and exemptions
- Dutch-language visa requirements and exemptions
- Visa-free entry requirements
- Short-stay Caribbean visa
- Long-stay visas and residence permits
- Official Dutch visa application guidance for US residents
- Official Dutch visa application guidance for UK residents
- Official Dutch visa application guidance for residents of India
- Official long-stay visa guidance for residents of India
- Tourism checklist
- Business and official visit checklist
- Study and event checklist
- Family and friends visit checklist
- Long-stay entry-visa checklist
- Official online Caribbean visa application form; not a separate e-visa service
- 2026 consular fees in the United States
- 2026 consular fees in India
- Caribbean Carpet Programme
- Caribbean Carpet Programme registration
- Cruise visa rules
- Caribbean Netherlands tourist stay
- Dutch citizen admission
- US citizen admission
- Residence applications for other nationalities
- Fixed-term residence procedure
- Authorisation for temporary stay procedure
- Additional application documents from 1 November 2026
- Forms and enclosures
- Residence financial requirements
- Temporary-stay authorisation form and document lists
- 2026 Caribbean Netherlands immigration fees
- Official employment-permit guidance
- Bonaire official visitor entry tax portal
Coming from Kenya
- Plugs A BAdapter needed
- MoneyUSD $
- Time−7h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
- Emergency911 police
Planning your Caribbean Netherlands trip
- BonaireFamous for its dive spots.
- Sint EustatiusKnown for its peaceful setting.
- SabaKnown for its unique mix of living things and their surroundings.
About Caribbean Netherlands
The Caribbean Netherlands is made up of three Dutch islands: Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius.
- Capital
- Kralendijk
- Money
- United States dollar ($)
- Languages
- English, Dutch, Papiamento
- Time zone
- UTC-04:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +599
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Questions
Do kenyan citizens need a visa for Caribbean Netherlands?
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Caribbean Netherlands, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Caribbean Netherlands visa?
At Caribbean Netherlands's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help kenyan citizens enter Caribbean Netherlands?
We have no record of Caribbean Netherlands relaxing its rules for kenyan citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Caribbean Netherlands?
Mauritius and Seychelles can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Caribbean Netherlands are easier for kenyan citizens?
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands, and 3 more let kenyan citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Caribbean Netherlands?
Find Caribbean Netherlands's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Caribbean Netherlands?
United States dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Caribbean Netherlands?
English, Dutch and Papiamento.
How strong is the Kenya passport?
It ranks #68 and reaches 64 destinations without applying ahead.
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