Kenya has waived passport holders from South Africa and six other countries from paying an unpopular entry fee introduced last month.The government last month abolished visa requirements for all foreign passport holders.
The move is seen as an attempt to promote Kenya as a tourist destination and attract business travellers.
However, a $30 (£23) entry fee has been introduced, including for some visitors who previously did not need a visa.
This decision caused a huge backlash.
Critics said countries with which Kenya has visa-free agreements could impose similar fees, making travel more expensive and bureaucratic.
Only travelers from the East African Community (EAC) region were exempted from paying money.
The exemption has been extended to passport holders from six African countries: South Africa, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Congo-Brazzaville, Comoros and Mozambique.
San Marino, the third smallest country in Europe, is the only non-African country on the exemption list.
A memorandum from Kenya’s Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration stated that the exempted countries have “visa waiver agreements or bilateral visa waiver agreements” with the East African country.
However, before travelers from these countries can enter Kenya, they must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization Document (ETA) and provide information such as flight details and proof of accommodation.
ETA is for one entry and is valid for 90 days.