Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 3 business days (apply at least 3 days before travel)
- Fee
- $30 USD
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
All foreign nationals who are not exempt from the eTA requirement must obtain an eTA before travel.
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Health
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for travelers from endemic countries.
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever (if from endemic country)
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-size colour photograph, white background
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel reservation, or invitation letter if staying with friends/family; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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International vaccination card
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if arriving from or transiting through a yellow fever endemic country; Validity months: 120
How to apply
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Online application
Visit the official Kenya eTA portal and create an account. Complete the online application form with personal details, travel information, and passport details.
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Document gathering
Prepare a digital copy of your passport bio-data page, a recent passport-size photo, proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter), and return/onward flight details.
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Fee payment
Pay the eTA processing fee of $30 USD online during the application.
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Processing wait
Wait for eTA approval. Processing typically takes up to 3 business days. Apply at least 3 days before your planned travel date.
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Visa collection
Once approved, the eTA confirmation is sent electronically to your email. Print or save a digital copy to present at the port of entry.