Kenya•AfricaElectronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - 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
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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
Visit eTA portal
Go to www.etakenya.go.ke
Complete application form
Fill in personal information and travel details
Upload documents
Submit passport photo and passport copy
Pay fee
USD 32 plus service charges online
Receive approval
eTA sent via email
Print and present
Print eTA and present at port of entry
Application Forms
eTA Application Form
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