Kenya ETA

كينيا · Nairobi · Africa

ETA Level 2

Kenya offers an ETA system that allows citizens of 51 countries to apply online. The fee is $30 USD with processing completed within 3-3 days. The visa is valid for 90 days with a maximum stay of 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, and visa on arrival is also available.

$30

Fee (USD)

3 business days

Processing

90d

Validity

90d

Max stay

Verified: 2026-04-01 Source: etakenya.go.ke

Requirements

✓ Valid passport (min 6 months validity)

✓ Passport-size photo

✓ Return ticket

✓ Accommodation confirmation

✓ Yellow fever certificate (if arriving from endemic country)

✓ Travel insurance details

✓ Flight details

Key details

Entry type	Single
Multiple entry	Standard eTA is single entry. East Africa Tourist Visa ($100) covers Kenya+Uganda+Rwanda with multiple entries between them.
Passport validity	6 months
Blank pages	1 required
Biometric	Required
Print eVisa	Not required
Israeli stamp	Accepted
Insurance	Not required
Yellow fever	Required

Photo specifications

Size: 35x45 · 600x750 min

Background: white

Format: JPEG · max 1024KB

Face: 70-80%

Taken within: 6 months

Best time to visit

Jan

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Dec

Best OK

Long dry season + Great Migration peak (Jul-Sep in Masai Mara). Also Jan-Feb (short dry). Avoid Apr-Jun (long rains).

Country information

🏛

Nairobi

Capital

💱

KES

Currency

📞

+254

Calling

🕐

+03:00

Timezone

👥

0.0M

Population

🗣

Swahili

Language

Payment methods

visamastercardamex

Neighboring countries

EthiopiaSomaliaTanzaniaUgandaSouth Sudan

Tips & warnings

⚡ Apply early — even though processing is fast, apply at least a week in advance.

⚡ Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic area.

⚡ Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months — check before applying.

⚡ Only apply through the official portal (etakenya.go.ke) — avoid unofficial websites that charge extra fees.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Kenya ETA cost? +

The Kenya ETA costs $30 USD. Standard eTA is single entry. East Africa Tourist Visa ($100) covers Kenya+Uganda+Rwanda with multiple entries between them.

How long does Kenya ETA processing take? +

Processing takes 3 business days.

What documents do I need for a Kenya ETA? +

Valid passport (min 6 months validity). Passport-size photo. Return ticket. Accommodation confirmation. Yellow fever certificate (if arriving from endemic country). Travel insurance details. Flight details.

How long is the Kenya ETA valid? +

The visa is valid for 90 days from issue date. Maximum stay is 90 days.

Can I get multiple entries for Kenya? +

Standard eTA is single entry. East Africa Tourist Visa ($100) covers Kenya+Uganda+Rwanda with multiple entries between them.