Kenya eTA
The Kenya eTA allows citizens from many countries to visit Kenya for up to 90 consecutive days.
Travelers from eligible countries can apply for the Kenya eTA online for tourism or business purposes without visiting an embassy or consulate. The requirements are also straightforward.
Our professional visa consultants work around the clock to ensure your application is error-free. If there is an error, we contact you and fix it. This ensures the highest approval rate for us.
The eTA applications are typically approved within three (3) working days. However, applying at least two (2) weeks before your travel date is advised. Once approved, the eTA will be sent to you via email.
You can start your journey right away with your Kenyan eTA.
Countries Eligible for a Kenyan eTA
- Afghanistan
- Aland Islands
- Albania
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antarctica
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Benin
- Bermuda
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Bouvet Island
- Brazil
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Christmas Island
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Curacao
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Eswatini (Swaziland)
- Ethiopia
- The Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guernsey
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands
- Holy See
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jeresy
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Martinique
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar (Burma)
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- North Mariana Islands
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Palestine
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Pitcairn
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Reunion
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Helena
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Sint Maarten
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- South Korea
- South Sudan
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- Turkey
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Virgin Islands
- Wallis and Futuna
- Western Sahara
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Requirements for Kenyan eTA
Here are the documents and information you need to apply for a Kenya eTA:
- A digital copy of your valid passport from an eligible country.
- Your passport must be valid for at least six (6) months from your arrival date.
- A digital copy of a recent passport-size photograph.
- Your contact and travel information.
- A valid email address to receive your eTA.
These requirements are the same for all eTA applicants. Click on your country’s name to check the specific documents needed for your country of origin.
4 Easy Steps to Kenyan eTA
1
Click on your country’s name to see the specific requirements.
2
Complete the eTA application form with the necessary information and documents.
3
Use your credit or debit card (Visa and MasterCard) to pay the visa fee.
4
Your eTA will be sent to your email within the timeframe after submitting the application.
Why Choose Kenyan eTA?
- Easy online application.
- Faster processing time.
- No paperwork is required.
- Visits to the embassy or consulate are not necessary.
- Check visa updates from the account portal.
- Travel immediately with the eTA.
Things You Need to Carry
Carry the following documents with you while entering Kenya:
- Your valid passport with a minimum of six (6) months of validity.
- Your Kenyan eTA can be on your smartphone or in a printed copy.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Kenyan eTA is an electronic travel authorization that allows you to enter Kenya for tourism or business. Travelers can apply for the eTA online, and takes a few minutes to complete.
Citizens of all countries (except for the East African Partner States: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda) are eligible for an eTA to enter Kenya. Check if your country is on the list above.
You can apply for a Kenyan eTA online. Simply click on the ‘Apply Now’ button above. Then, proceed to fill out the online application form with the required documents and information.
The general documents required for a Kenyan eTA application are a digital copy of your valid passport with six (6) months of validity, a digital copy of your recently taken passport-sized photo, and travel information. Check out the full details by clicking on your country name above.
The Kenyan eTA is typically processed within three (3) working days. However, travelers are suggested to apply two (2) weeks before their intended travel date to avoid inconvenience.
A Kenyan eTA is typically valid for 90 days from the date of issue.
You can stay in Kenya for up to 90 consecutive days per visit.
Yes, you can extend your stay in Kenya with an eTA. Contact our visa consultants for further information and instructions if you need to stay longer.
Contact us via WhatsApp to know the cost and fees of Kenyan eTA. We will update you on the latest fees.
Yes, you can apply for family members together. You have to fill out separate application forms for each family member.
Yes, every traveler, including children and infants, needs a separate eTA. Parents can apply for their children’s behalf.
If a traveler has an onward flight ticket and do not want to leave the terminal, then they do not need a transit visa in Kenya. However, if they wish to leave the terminal area, a transit visa for 72 hours is required.
If your Kenyan eTA application is rejected, you can re-apply. Make sure that you have all the necessary information and documents in order before reapplying. You can also seek assistance from our visa consultants, who can help review your application.
You can check your Kenyan eTA application from your account with us. To log in, use the email and password you used to apply for your eTA. You can also download your eTA from your account once it is approved.
No, an eTA is for tourism, family visits, medical purposes, or short business visits only. You will need a separate work permit.
Upon arriving in Kenya, you must present your eTA in printout form or from your smartphone and passport at the immigration checkpoint.
You can print out your Kenyan eTA if you want to. Having it on your smartphone is also acceptable.
Overstaying can result in fines or being deported from the country. You are advised not to overstay your eTA in Kenya. You can extend your eTA if you wish to stay longer.
Once you have submitted and paid for your Kenyan eTA application, you cannot cancel it. We recommend you be sure before submitting your application to avoid inconvenience.
Our website has the latest security for the Kenyan eTA application process. With your data being encrypted, there are no security risks at all. You can apply for your eTA with ease of mind.
We thoroughly review your Kenyan eTA application before processing it. If any errors are found, we will notify you. If you become aware of a mistake, please contact customer support immediately to correct it.
Yes, you can apply online from anywhere. You can check the country list from above to see if your country is eligible for a Kenyan eTA.
Yes, some countries have visa exemptions for short stays in Kenya. Check if your country is on the list.
Common reasons for Kenyan eTA rejection include incomplete applications, incorrect documents, lack of information, or security issues.
Yes, you can apply for a Kenyan eTA if you are of dual nationality. Apply using the passport you’ll travel with.
An eTA covers short business trips. It serves for family visits, business trips, medical treatment, and leisure travel.
No, application fees are non-refundable. This is the Kenya immigration policy.