🇰🇪 Kenyan citizens · 🇦🇺 Australia · Tourist / Visitor
Australia tourist / visitor visa for Kenyan citizens: requirements, cost and odds
We do not publish a Kenyan-specific approval rate for a tourist visa to Australia, because we do not yet hold a figure from Australia for this category broken down by nationality. Rather than estimate one and format it like a statistic, we leave it out. For background, the published figures that do exist for Kenya are a 68.2% US visitor-visa refusal rate in FY2025 and a 33.1% Schengen short-stay refusal rate in 2025 — different countries and a different visa class, so treat them as context rather than as your odds. What is documented is the decision itself — officers assess whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time, and the single biggest lever is return intent. On the money side: No official minimum. Show funds that credibly cover flights, accommodation and daily costs for your stay — steady bank statements beat a one-off deposit. The estimator below weighs your own finances, ties, travel history and refusal record against that.
Last reviewed July 2026 per our editorial standards. Source: Australian Government — Department of Home Affairs .
Australia assesses a tourist visa on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. As an approximate starting point, this route runs near a 55% base approval for Kenyan citizens — your finances, ties and history then push your personal odds up or down. Kenyan applicants see elevated refusal rates; documented finances, stable employment and ties to home are decisive.
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Your trip
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Key requirements
- Genuine intention to visit temporarily (tourism or visiting family/friends)
- Enough money for your stay and onward travel — bank statements or payslips
- Online application via ImmiAccount; ~AUD$200 charge (offshore Tourist stream, 2026)
- Meet health and character requirements
- Evidence of ties (work, studies, family, assets) supporting your return
Visa fee (cost)
AUD$200 for the offshore Visitor (600) Tourist stream (from 1 April 2026).
Money & funds
No official minimum. Show funds that credibly cover flights, accommodation and daily costs for your stay — steady bank statements beat a one-off deposit.
Typical timeline
Many Tourist-stream applications are decided within days to a few weeks, but times vary by country and season — check current processing times before booking.
Common refusal reasons
- Officer not satisfied you are a genuine visitor
- Insufficient or poorly documented funds
- Weak ties to your home country
- Incomplete application or missing documents
- Previous visa breaches or adverse immigration history
Where Kenya sits in the official data
Two governments publish visa outcomes broken down by country. Neither predicts an individual decision, but together they show how Kenyan applicants fare relative to everyone else, and which of the destinations we cover currently refuses the fewest applications from Kenya.
US visitor visas — FY2025
A 68.2% adjusted refusal rate places Kenya 183rd of 199 nationalities the State Department publishes — a lower refusal rate than 8% of them. The median nationality sits at 31.8%, so Kenya is 36.4 points above it.
Schengen short-stay visas — 2025
Across all Schengen consulates in Kenya, 33.1% of short-stay applications were not issued — 102nd of 127 countries with a meaningful application volume, and 17.5 points above the 15.6% median.
| Destination | Refused | Issued | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 16.9% | 83.1% | 5,063 |
| the Netherlands | 19.4% | 80.6% | 5,152 |
| Italy | 19.9% | 80.1% | 6,427 |
| Greece | 23.5% | 76.5% | 2,359 |
| France | 26.2% | 73.8% | 4,326 |
| Germany | 29% | 71% | 10,039 |
Among Schengen states, applications lodged in Kenya were refused least often by Spain at 16.9% and most often by Germany at 29% — a gap of 12.1 points on a like-for-like basis. That gap reflects who applies where as much as how strictly each state decides, so it is a starting point for choosing a main destination, not a ranking of leniency. You must still apply to the state where you will spend the most nights.
Demand and outcome moved together for Kenya between 2024 and 2025. Schengen consulates there decided 76,271 short-stay applications, against 64,779 the year before — up 17.7% — while the refusal rate went from 29.1% to 33.1%. Had 2024's rate held, roughly 3,032 of the 76,271 applicants refused in 2025 would have been issued a visa instead.
Sources: U.S. Department of State — Adjusted Refusal Rate, B-Visas Only, by Nationality and European Commission — Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates . Schengen figures are grouped by the country an application was lodged in, not by passport.
What actually moves the needle
Strong ties to home — a stable job, family, or property
This is the heart of tourist decisions for Australia. Make it concrete and documented rather than assumed.
Funds that clearly cover the whole trip
Officers weigh this alongside everything else — gather clear evidence before you apply.
A specific, time-limited plan with bookings
Officers weigh this alongside everything else — gather clear evidence before you apply.
Context for Kenya applicants
Kenyan applicants see elevated refusal rates; documented finances, stable employment and ties to home are decisive. Your personal profile matters far more than any nationality-level pattern, so focus on the levers above.
Avoid the common pitfall
The most frequent reason this route fails is a vague itinerary or thin finances that make your return look uncertain. Address it directly and you remove the biggest doubt.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Australia tourist visa success rate for Kenyan citizens?
Not one we currently carry. We only print a rate when we hold the publisher's own figure for this nationality and this visa category, and we do not hold one for Australia tourist visas. The figure shown on this page is a modelled estimate built from published route-level data and your answers — we label it as such rather than presenting it as a government statistic. What you can act on is the documented requirement set below, which is what the decision actually turns on.
What matters most for a Australia tourist visa?
Officers focus on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. In practice the single biggest lever is return intent, so make that part of your application as strong and well-documented as possible.
Does a previous visa refusal affect my chances?
Yes. A prior refusal weighs on new applications until its underlying reason is addressed. Find out exactly why you were refused, fix what caused it, and clearly show what is different this time.
Is this a guarantee of approval?
No. GetVisaOdds is an educational planning tool, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Only a consular or immigration officer can decide your application. We show approximate odds and the reasons behind them so you can prepare better.
Is my information private?
Completely. The estimate runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are never sent to a server or stored — there is no sign-up and nothing to leak.
How much money do I need for an Australian visitor visa?
There is no fixed amount. Show funds that comfortably cover your flights, stay and daily costs — recent bank statements with a steady balance plus evidence of income work best.
How long can I stay on a subclass 600 visa?
Grants are typically for 3, 6 or 12 months, decided by the officer. Longer stays draw more scrutiny of your funds and ties.
Why are Australian visitor visas refused?
Most refusals come down to the genuine-visitor test: weak ties, unclear funds, or an unconvincing purpose. Address those three and you remove most of the risk.
Do I need travel insurance for Australia?
It is not mandatory for the subclass 600, but Home Affairs recommends it, and it strengthens the impression of a well-planned, genuine visit.
