List of Countries Eligible for Kenya eTA
- Abkhazia
- Afghanistan
- Aland Islands
- Albania
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antarctica
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Benin
- Bermuda
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bonaire
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bouvet Island
- Brazil
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Chile
- China
- Christmas Island
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Colombia
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Croatia
- Curacao
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Estonia
- Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Gabon
- Georgia
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Greenland
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guernsey
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Jersey
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Korea, Republic of (South)
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Macedonia, Republic of
- Madagascar
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Martinique
- Mauritania
- Mayotte
- Mexico
- Micronesia, Federated States of
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Nagorno-Karabakh
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- Northern Cyprus
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Pitcairn
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Reunion
- Romania
- Russia
- Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sint Maarten
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- South Ossetia
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Suriname
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tokelau
- Transnistria
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- US Virgin Islands
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States Minor Outlying Islands
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- Vatican City (Holy See)
- Vietnam
- Wallis and Futuna
- Western Sahara
Documents Required for Kenya eTA Application
Kenya eTA Approval
The documents common for all Kenya eTA types include:
- Passport bio page scan (6 months from the date of arrival and have at least 1 blank page)
- Passport-size photograph
- Round trip travel ticket (land, air or cruise)
- Accommodation proof in Kenya (all eTA application will require this, except the transit eTA)
Additional Documents Required by Kenya eTA Type
- Business eTA: Letter from employer
- Family Visit eTA: Invitation letter, Host’s kenya ID Card
- Work eTA: Letter from employer
- Medical eTA: Medical referral letter
- Student eTA: Admission Letter in Kenyan school/college/university
- Crew eTA (Plan or Ship): Crew ID or seaman’s book and host's ID card
- Seaman eTA (Fishing Vessel): Crew ID or seaman book and host’s ID card
Kenya eTA application requirement may change depending on the Kenya’s visa policy. Each applicant must be aware of each requirement in detail before beginning the application process.
Kenya eTA Types Available
Kenya eTA Entry Type, Validity and Stay Duration
All Kenya eTA types, except the transit eTA has following entry and stay options.
|
Entry Type |
Validity |
Stay Duration |
|
Single Entry |
90 days |
90 days |
|
Multiple Entry |
1 year |
90 days per visit |
Transit eTA
- Entry Type: Single Entry
- Validity: 90 days
- Stay Duration: 24 hours
For US Citizens
|
Entry Type |
Validity |
Stay Duration |
|
Single Entry |
90 days |
90 days |
|
Multiple Entry |
5 years |
90 days per visit |
Reduce Kenya eTA Application Processing Time
If the applicant has selected standard processing, it will take 3-5 Days to issue the eTA. To obtain eVisa on urgent or immediate basis select.
- Rush Processing that takes 2 - 3 Days
- Super Rush Processing that takes 1 - 2 Days
Note: Both rush and super-rush processing requires applicant to pay extra cost.
Kenya eTA Fee
The fee for Kenya eTA application depend on:
- The validity type selected
- Processing speed selected (standard, rush or super-rush)
Application Process for Kenya eTA
Step 1: Online Application
Complete the Kenya eTA Application form by:
- Providing passport, general and travel details. Selecting eTA type.
- Answering security, background, and declaration questions.
- Choosing a processing option and uploading the required documents.
Step 2: eTA Delivery
- Use the credit/debit card to pay the eTA fee.
- Regularly check registered email for any updates.
- Respond promptly to any additional document or information requests.
- The approved Kenya eTA will be delivered via email. Print a copy
Step 3: Arrival in Kenya
- The immigration officer at the port of entry will check the approved eTA, passport and other documents.
- Stay for the time specified on the approved eTA.
- Leave the country, and re-enter if the eTA allows.
Know Kenya eTA Application Status
- Regular statu updates are send to the registered email ID.
- The status can also be checked using the status tracker available on the portal.
- Contact Kenya eTA support for application status update.
Why Choose our Service?
Efficiency and User-Friendliness
The visa application form is designed with keeping travellers in mind, offering a clear and simplified experience.
Documents Check by Professionals
The submitted documents are reviewed by experienced visa experts for errors, mistakes and completeness.
Security and Confidentiality
The submitted information and payment details is protected by industry-standard security protocols and secure payment systems.
24/7 Customer Assistance
The eTA support is available 24/7 to guide and help applicants under the requirements, fill out application and answer all other eTA related queries.
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Content Disclaimer: This information was last updated in August 2026. Travellers should confirm current details with the relevant authorities, embassies, and airlines before travel.