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Kenya travel entry support
Kenya Single Entry Travel Authorization
Prepare your Kenya travel authorization online before departure. Get guidance on required documents, payment, processing, validity, extensions, and arrival requirements.
Kenya ETA Application
All visitors to Kenya, including infants, must obtain an approved Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before traveling. This mandatory, single-entry authorization ($30–$35 USD) replaces the traditional visa, allowing a 90-day stay for tourism/business.
OnlineApplication process
90 daysTypical travel window after issue
3 daysCommon official processing target
A simple three-step application process
Complete the online form, review your details, pay securely, and receive your approved document by email when processing is complete.
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Review and pay
Check that your information matches your passport and travel documents before submitting payment.
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Receive by email
Once processed, keep a digital copy and print a copy to show airline staff or immigration officers if needed.
Kenya travel document requirements
Have your documents ready before starting. Requirements can vary by nationality, route, and health risk exposure.
Kenya EAC Travel Important Notes
EAC Travel: The eTA allows multiple entries if traveling to EAC Partner States (Burundi, DRC, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda) and returning.
Health: A Yellow Fever certificate is required if arriving from endemic countries.
- ✓Valid passport
Passport should generally be valid for at least six months from entry and include blank pages. - ✓Passport bio page
Upload a clear scan or image of the personal details page. - ✓Applicant photo
Provide a clear front-facing passport-style photo. - ✓Accommodation proof
Hotel reservation, host invitation, or other proof of stay may be required. - ✓Travel itinerary
Flight confirmation or onward travel details may be requested. - ✓Yellow fever certificate
Required when traveling from or transiting through countries with yellow fever transmission risk.
Validity and stay
Older single-entry Kenya visa guidance described a document valid for travel within 90 days of issue, with stay length determined at the port of entry. Current eTA guidance also uses a travel-validity window, while the final permission to enter and stay is determined by immigration officers on arrival.
Single entry and regional travel
Single-entry authorization is intended for one trip to Kenya. Travelers visiting Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda may also review the East Africa Tourist Visa option where eligible.
Fees and payment
Fees can change, so confirm the exact government fee and any service fee before payment.
This table reflects the historical fee categories listed by the source page. For current Kenya eTA pricing, rely on the official Kenya eTA portal before submitting an application.
| Category | Typical amount shown | Notes |
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| Single entry | $51.00 | Historical eVisa category for tourism or business. |
| Transit | $21.00 | For certain short connections through Kenya. |
| East Africa Tourist Visa | $101.00 | For eligible travel across Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. |
| Service fee | €50.00 | Third-party processing or support fee, if used. |
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers for travelers preparing to enter Kenya.
What is the Kenya eTA?
The Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation is a pre-travel authorization document submitted online before travel. Approval allows you to travel to Kenya, while final admission is decided at the point of entry.
How long does processing take?
Official guidance commonly states that eTA applications are processed within three working days. Apply early to avoid airline boarding or travel delays.
Do children need authorization?
Current official guidance says visitors including infants and children must have an approved eTA unless exempt.
Should I print my authorization?
Yes. Keep a digital copy and a printed copy in case airline or immigration systems require verification.
Can I extend my stay?
Extensions are handled by Kenyan immigration authorities. Check official instructions after arrival if you need to remain longer than the stay granted at entry.
Common Kenya entry points
Approved travelers may enter through designated airports, seaports, and land borders.
Jomo Kenyatta International AirportNairobi
Moi International AirportMombasa
Kisumu International AirportKisumu
Wilson AirportNairobi regional flights
Namanga BorderKenya–Tanzania crossing
Lunga Lunga BorderCoastal Kenya–Tanzania crossing
Malindi AirportCoastal Kenya
Kenya SeaportsKilindini, Lamu, Malindi, Shimoni and others
Ready to prepare your Kenya trip?
Start your application only when your passport, travel dates, accommodation, and payment method are ready.