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.
Editor's note
Kenya moved to a mandatory electronic travel authorisation (eTA) for almost all visitors, replacing the older visa-on-arrival system — apply online before you fly rather than expecting to pay at the airport. Approval is usually quick, but leave a few days' buffer in case of follow-up questions.
$30
Fee (USD)
3 business days
Processing
90d
Validity
90d
Max stay
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
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.
Kenya visa by nationality
Similar destinations
Practical notes
- Payment
- Visa, MC, Amex on etakenya.go.ke. M-Pesa not accepted for eTA.
- Transit — Not required
- No transit visa required for airside transit at Nairobi JKIA. Passengers staying airside exempt.
- Travel advisory (level 2)
- Exercise increased caution due to crime and terrorism.
- Official advisory source ↗
Sources & verification
This information was compiled from the official source below and last verified on 2026-04-01.
Official source: etakenya.go.ke ↗
Always confirm on the official portal before travelling — rules can change without notice.
Always verify on official portals before applying.