If you are a Turkey traveller who loves to spend time with wildlife and looking for an ultra-exciting and adventurous trip, visiting Kenya will satisfy your quest. Kenya's vibrant people, beautiful coastlines and world-famous safari parks can make you a frequent visitor of the land full of bounties. Every year, Kenya hosts millions of tourists from different parts of the world. If you want to be one of them, a piece of good news awaits you: You can catch your eTA to Kenya in your mailbox by a seamless and quick process.

Do Turkey Nationals Need A Kenyan eTA?

Turkey is an eligible country to attain a Kenya eTA. Therefore, Turkey travellers can apply Kenya e eTA from Turkey before they travel to Kenya. Since the introduction of the Kenya eTA system, the process of acquiring a eTA has become effortless. The eTA can be applied online, by sitting at homes, within approximately one hour. The online method of getting eTA has relieved the regular travellers from visiting embassies, standing in queues, or other energy-draining formalities.

What are eTA Choices for Turkey Citizens?

As a Turkey national, you can either apply for a Single Entry eTA for lengthy stays or a transit eTA for a short or temporary visit.

Kenya has allocated a single-entry eTA with 90 days validity for Turkey citizens. If you are a Turkey citizen, you can apply for a single-entry eTA when you want to visit Kenya to visit your family or friends, or for sightseeing ventures, or for the sake of establishing your business, or for any medical reason.

Another option is a Kenya Transit eTA which allows you to connect your flight to another country via Kenya, plus you can leave the airport without exceeding the stay above 72 hours.

For this short period, if you do not want to leave the airport, you can transit through Kenya without a eTA, but within 72 hours.

How Long Can A Turkey Traveller Stay In Kenya?

You can utilize the single entry eTA for 90 days. If you arrive on time, you can stay a maximum number of days in Kenya. If 90 days passed and due to any occurrence you did not visit Kenya on your eTA, your eTA is no longer usable. When the validity of eTA expires, you need to get a fresh eTA.

What Are The Required Documents For Turkey Applicants Of Kenyan eTA?

Before you apply for a Kenya eTA, you must be fully aware of its requirements from Turkey citizens to lodge your eTA application without any mess-up. You need to have the following documents in hand as you start your application form.

• A passport having validity for at least six months from the intended date of arrival in Kenya. It should also have at least one blank page for stamping purposes.
• The biographical page of your passport containing all important information
  • Travel itineraries, including proof of onward travel, such as a ticket to your next destination or a return ticket back home.
  • A digital coloured photograph, captured in less than six months and must match your current resemblance. It should also have a white background showing your face from a frontal view. Maintain a neutral pose and ensure that facial features are clearly visible in your photo.
  • A valid and active email address to receive the eTA upon approval.
  • A valid debit or credit card to pay for the Kenyan eTA application processing fee.
  • The list of required documents may differ to a small degree, depending upon your purpose to visit Kenya.

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How can a Turkey Visitor Apply for Kenyan eTA?

Applicants from Turkey can acquire their eTA by filling out a straightforward application form. It resembles a questionnaire, asking for personal details, contact information, travel plans, etc. It also requires you to provide passport details. Ensure that all the entries that you fill in are the same as the information in your passport. Any mismatch can result in a delay or denial of your eTA.

Once you have filled all the entries and uploaded the required documents, you need to review the application for any possible change you should make.

Now, you are ready to pay your eTA processing fee via a debit or credit card and then submit your application.

Once you receive your eTA, take a printout to present to Immigration officers at a Kenyan port of entry.

How Long Does It Take For Kenya eTA Processing?

It would take anywhere from 24-72 hours for the smooth processing of your eTA. In some cases, it can also take 4-6 days due to busy schedules.

Can a Turkey Citizen Overstay Kenya eTA?

If three months of single-entry eTA are not enough for you to explore the African land, you can stay here even longer by applying for a eTA extension. eTA extension allows you to overstay for additional three months or 90 days in Kenya, legally. This makes the total number of days you can stay in Kenya to 180.

A Turkey visitor can apply for a eTA extension by physically attending the Immigration Headquarters in Nairobi.

How Many Entries Can A Turkey National Make On Kenya eTA?

The Kenya eTA does not allow multiple entries. If you leave the country for any reason and wish to re-enter Kenya, the authorities do not allow you to enter on the same eTA. You need to repeat the entire eTA application process and acquire another eTA, even if the previous one has not expired.

Can A Turkey National Get A eTA On Arrival In Kenya?

Kenya is not issuing eTA on Arrivals to any country. As of January 2021, Kenya has set it mandatory for all eligible nationals (including Turkey travellers) to apply for the eTA online before they enter Kenya. However, check for the latest update as you plan your tour to Kenya.