Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - Tourist
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Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - Tourist

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

0-72 days

Application Fee

32 USD

Stay Duration

90 days

Renewable

Varies

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Electronic Travel Authorization for short-term tourism, business activities, educational pursuits, health visits, or transiting through Kenya. Single entry valid for 90 days. Mandatory for most nationalities since January 2024.

Kenya's Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) replaced traditional visas as of January 2024 for eligible nationalities. It is a mandatory electronic entry requirement for all foreign visitors except citizens of East African Community member states.

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Requirements

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months months

Excluded Nationalities

Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: UG, TZ, RW, BDI, SS, DRC

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

At least 6 months validity remaining

Passport photo

Recent digital photo

Travel itinerary

Flight bookings and dates

Accommodation proof

Hotel booking or invitation letter

Yellow fever certificate

If coming from endemic countries

Optional

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Advantages

  • Easy online application
  • Fast processing (often approved in hours)
  • Applicable to most nationalities
  • No embassy visit required

Considerations

  • Only single entry
  • Cannot be extended
  • Non-refundable fee
  • Excludes EAC member nationals

Application Process

1

Visit eTA portal

Go to www.etakenya.go.ke

2

Complete application form

Fill in personal information and travel details

3

Upload documents

Submit passport photo and passport copy

4

Pay fee

USD 32 plus service charges online

5

Receive approval

eTA sent via email

6

Print and present

Print eTA and present at port of entry

Application Forms

eTA Application Form

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