Kenya visa
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Kenya visa application process
1. Check your eligibility
Select your nationality and see if you need a visa for Kenya.
2. Complete the form
Fill out the short application form and upload your documents. We will review everything.
3. Get your document
We will inform you once your application is approved, and send you the final document by email.
1. Check your eligibility
Select your nationality and see if you need a visa for Kenya.
2. Complete the form
Fill out the short application form and upload your documents. We will review everything.
3. Get your document
We will inform you once your application is approved, and send you the final document by email.
Kenya visa policy & requirements
Kenya replaced its traditional visa system with an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) on January 1, 2024. Most travelers now apply for an eTA online before their trip instead of going through a standard visa process, with the notable exception of most African nations.
The eTA covers short stays for tourism of up to 90 days and is valid for a single entry. You can start your application up to 3 months before departure. Processing usually takes about three working days, so we recommend applying at least two weeks ahead. Once approved, you simply present your eTA and passport at immigration on arrival.
One thing to keep in mind: there are no eTAs issued on arrival. Your authorization must be confirmed before you board. We recommend applying as soon as your flights and accommodation are confirmed to avoid any last-minute issues.
On arrival, standard entry rules apply. You will need to show a valid passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity, proof of onward travel, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you are arriving from an endemic region.
Kenya visa policy & requirements
Kenya replaced its traditional visa system with an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) on January 1, 2024. Most travelers now apply for an eTA online before their trip instead of going through a standard visa process, with the notable exception of most African nations.
The eTA covers short stays for tourism of up to 90 days and is valid for a single entry. You can start your application up to 3 months before departure. Processing usually takes about three working days, so we recommend applying at least two weeks ahead. Once approved, you simply present your eTA and passport at immigration on arrival.
One thing to keep in mind: there are no eTAs issued on arrival. Your authorization must be confirmed before you board. We recommend applying as soon as your flights and accommodation are confirmed to avoid any last-minute issues.
On arrival, standard entry rules apply. You will need to show a valid passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity, proof of onward travel, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you are arriving from an endemic region.
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Common questions
There is no eVisa for Kenya since January 2024. In its place, the Kenyan government started issuing the eTA (electronic travel authorization).
Applying for a Kenya eTA through ImmiAssist is very simple. Just fill out our streamlined form, upload the necessary documents (we will let you know everything you need), and pay the visa and service fees. If everything is correct, we will send you an email with your approved eTA after a couple of days.
Yes, all travelers need to provide proof of accommodation when they apply for an eTA. The invitation letter is only required if you travel for business, to attend a conference, to visit family or friends, or work in Kenya.
The only mandatory requirement is the yellow fever vaccine if coming from a country with risk of transmission of the disease. Even though they are not mandatory, professionals often recommend the following vaccines for Kenya:
- Routine vaccines (chickenpox, DTaP, flu, MMR, polio and shingles)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Meningitis
- Mpox
- Rabies
- Typhoid
No eTA is needed if you stay in the airport’s international transit area and leave on the same aircraft or a connecting flight. If you leave the airport during your layover, you need an eTA.
No, travel insurance is not mandatory to travel to Kenya. However, it is strongly recommended, especially if you are planning to join a safari or other wildlife-related activities.
Yes, minors need their own Kenya eTA.
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