Kenya Crew (Planes or Ships) eTA
Kenya Crew eTA
The Kenya Crew eTA is for eligible airline and maritime crew members travelling to Kenya for official duties. It covers pilots, cabin crew, seafarers, ship crew, and other authorised transport personnel.
Kenya Crew eTA
Documents Required for Kenya Crew eTA
To apply for a Kenya Crew eTA, applicants must submit the following documents during the online application:
- Passport bio page scan ( the passport must be valid for 6 months from the date of arrival)
- Recent Passport-size photograph
- Crew ID or Seaman Book
- Identity card of the host
- Airline/cruise/bus travel ticket. If travelling by own vehicle, submit a travel request letter.
- Accommodation proof in Kenya (Hotel booking or guest house booking)
Kenya eTA Requirements may change at any time, so travellers should review the latest requirements before applying.
Kenya Crew eTA Validity & Length of Stay
The Kenya Crew eTA validity and permitted stay depend on the type of entry granted. The available options include single-entry and multiple-entry authorisations, with different validity periods.
|
Entry Type |
Validity Period |
Permitted Stay |
|
Single Entry |
Valid for 90 days from eTA issuance |
Allows a stay of up to 90 days after arrival |
|
Multiple Entry Not available for US Citizens |
Valid for up to 1 year from eTA issuance |
Permits stays of up to 90 days per entry |
|
Multiple Entry (Available only for USA Nationals) |
Valid for up to 5 years from eTA issuance |
Allows stays of up to 90 days per visit |
Kenya Crew eTA Application Steps
Applying for a Kenya Crew eTA involves a few simple steps.
Fill out the Visa Application Form
Provide the required passport, travel and other details. Choose “Crew eTA” as your eTA type.
Upload Required Documents
Submit all the required documents and pay the eTA fee using a credit or debit card, paypal or cryptocurrency.
Receive the Kenya Crew eTA
Once approved, the Kenya Crew eTA will be sent to your email. Save or print a copy for travel use.
Kenya Crew eTA Processing Options and Fees
The Kenya Crew eTA can be processed using different options depending on how quickly the travel authorisation is needed.
- Normal Processing: 3-5 Days
- Rush Processing: 2 - 3 Days
- Super Rush Processing: 1 - 2 Days
Note: The total Kenya Crew eTA Fee depends on the selected processing speed and entry type. Rush and super rush processing add additional cost to the total fee.
Kenya Crew eTA Application Tracking
Track eTA application status:
- By regularly checking the registered email ID
- Contacting Kenya eTA support
- Using the status tracking tool available on the portal
Content Disclaimer: The information provided here was last updated in August 2026 and should be used as a general guide. Travellers are advised to verify the latest requirements with official sources before travelling.