Kenya 5-Year Multiple-Entry eTA
Important Notice: The Kenya 5-Year Multiple-Entry eTA is currently not available on the portal. This category of eTA has been suspended and cannot be applied for at this time. Travellers seeking to visit Kenya may explore other available eTA options, such as the Single Entry eTA or the 1-Year Multiple-Entry eTA. The information on this page is retained for reference purposes only.
Kenya offers a convenient 5-year multiple-entry eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) exclusively for United States nationals. This eTA is available for various purposes including tourism, business, conference, work, or medical reasons.
Key Features:
- Validity: The eTA remains valid for 5 years from the date of issuance.
- Duration of Stay: Maximum of 90 days per visit.
- Multiple Entries: Travelers can enter and exit Kenya multiple times within the validity period.
- Purpose of Travel: The eTA can be used for tourism, business, conference, work, or medical purposes.
- Passport: Please present your passport and this eTA when requested by airline or immigration officials.
- Application: Can be filled out online.
Application Process:
Eligible United States citizens can easily apply for the Kenya 5-Year Multiple-Entry eTA by filling out the Kenya eTA application form. Ensure you have all the necessary documents and information ready to complete the application process smoothly.
This eTA simplifies the travel process to Kenya, providing a long-term, flexible solution for frequent visitors from the United States.
Validity of the 5-Year Multiple-Entry eTA
The 5 year multiple entry eTA is valid for 5 years from the date of issue. The applicant will have 3 months to make the first entry otherwise the eTA will become void. At the point of entry, the eTA should be shown to the immigration control. The applicant can print out the eTA before traveling to make things convenient at entry points in Kenya.
Fees for 5-Year Multiple-Entry eTA
The 5 year multiple entry eTA costs a lot more than the standard single entry eTA. The fees depend upon the type of eTA and country. This payment of Kenya eTA fees can be made online using a debit or credit card. The surcharges of using a card to make online payment will vary according to the applicant’s bank and dollar rate of the day.
Documents Required
The applicants when applying for the 5-year multiple-entry eTA require the following documents. There are a few Kenya eTA requirements that must be attached when applying online on the website for a Kenya eTA. These attachments must be in PDF, JPG or MS Word format only. The documents vary according to the purpose of the multiple visits of the applicant. They are:
- A valid passport or a valid travel document that proves the nationality of the applicant. This travel document should be valid for the next six months and have a few blank pages left.
- A return ticket should also be available at the time of application. The date on the return ticket should be clearly visible.
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Additional Documents required for the following
Business Visits
- An Kenyan eTA invitation letter from the company
who has invited the applicant to Kenya for business tours.
- A copy of the original registration certificate of the company who has invited.
Family Visits
- If the applicant is visiting family based in Kenya, an invitation letter from the family will be
required.
- An identification document of the host in Kenya will be required. This document can be
the identity card or the passport. An alien card or the entry permit
of the host will also suffice.
Tourism
- A detailed travel itinerary will be required. The places the applicant plans to visit
must be clearly mentioned along with the dates of travel.
- Booking confirmation of hotels and other accommodations must be shown.
Identification Documents
- Identification documents like the passport must be shown at the time of application. The
applicant can scan the biodata page of the passport for this purpose.
- A clear photograph of the applicant is mandatory. This picture should be recent with a
plain white or off-white background. The picture on the passport will not suffice for this
purpose. The applicant must ensure that the picture clearly show the full face with no
headgear that obscures the hairline. The applicant can only cover the head for
religious purposes and nothing else. If the applicant wears prescription glasses, he or she may
wear them in the picture.
Applying for the 5-year multiple-entry eTA is an easy process that can be done online. In case the applicant from the United States has any confusions, the Kenya Embassy in Washington DC can clear all confusions and make it easy for new applicants.
Kenya 5yr Multiple-Entry eTA
Please Note:The information on your Kenya 5yr Multiple-Entry eTA must match the information on your valid travel document completely; otherwise, your eTA will be invalid. In this regard, you must create and complete a new application
Sample 5-year Multiple Entry eTA: Validity for 5 Years
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Kenya 5-Year Multiple-Entry eTA
The Kenya 5-Year Multiple-Entry eTA is an electronic travel authorization that allows US nationals to enter Kenya multiple times within a 5-year period for tourism, business, conference, work, or medical purposes.
With the 5-Year Multiple-Entry eTA, you can stay in Kenya for up to 90 days per visit.
Eligible applicants must: Be a US national. Have a valid passport with at least 6 months of validity from the date of entry. Provide necessary supporting documents, such as a passport bio page, a recent passport-sized photograph, and proof of travel arrangements.
You can apply online through the this website. The process involves filling out personal and travel information, uploading required documents, and paying the processing fee.
The required documents include: A scanned copy of your passport’s bio page. A recent passport-sized photograph. Proof of travel arrangements (e.g., flight tickets, accommodation details).
The standard processing time is typically within 48 hours. However, expedited processing options may be available for urgent applications.
Extensions beyond the initial 90-day stay may require a formal visa application. It is advisable to contact Kenyan immigration authorities for extension procedures.
If your eTA application is rejected, the application fee is non-refundable. Ensure all provided information and documents are accurate and meet the specified requirements to avoid rejection.
No, if you obtain a new passport, you will need to apply for a new eTA as it is linked to the passport number used during the initial application.