With effect from January 1, 2024, the Government of the Republic of Kenya implemented the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) system, in line with the Directive of H.E. The President on a Visa Free Regime in Kenya.

All visitors including infants and children who intend to travel to the Republic of Kenya must have an approved Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before the start of their journey.

The digital portal can be accessed through: https://www.etakenya.go.ke

Please have the following documents ready before starting your application.

FOR ALL TRAVELLERS:

  • Valid passport for at least six (6) months after your planned date of arrival into Kenya, with at least one blank page.
  • Selfie or passport-type photo.
  • Contact information, email address and phone number.
  • Details of your arrival and departure itinerary.
  • Accommodation booking confirmation(s).
  • Credit card, debit card or other means of payment.

 

Based on your country of residence and citizenship the following may also be required:

  • Financial assets / banks letter(s)

 

Based on your purpose of visit the following may also be required:

  • Letter and/or appointment letter from the referring doctor/hospital.
  • Conference invitation/participation letter.
  • Employment contract.
  • Supporting documents for resettlement.
  • Vaccination(s) or test results certificates.

 

FOR TRAVELERS ARRIVING FOR BUSINESS:

  • Invitation letter from company.
  • Copy of registration of the company.

 

FOR TRAVELERS VISITING FAMILY:

  • Invitation letter from family/host.
  • Identity card/Passport/Alien card/Entry permit of the family member/host.

 

FOR DIPLOMATIC TRAVEL:

  • A Diplomatic, Official and Service passport.
  • An official letter from the Country of Origin/Organization/ Foreign Affairs.
  • All holders of Diplomatic Official or Service Passports travelling on official duty to Kenya re issued with ETA (Gratis) on application thorough the digital platform.

 

Processing time is three (3) working days but in some cases it may take longer.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Yellow Fever vaccination certificates will be required from passengers coming from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission or who have transited through countries with risk of yellow fever transmission for 12 or more hours or anybody from a country currently reporting an active or on-going outbreak of yellow fever. Travelers should be vaccinated at least ten (10) days before travel.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Please visit https://www.etakenya.go.ke for detailed information on the eTA application process and to ensure a smooth travel to Kenya.