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Electronic Travel Authorization

🇰🇪 Republic of Kenya

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Since 1 January 2024, no visa is required for travellers to Kenya. Instead, an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) must be obtained in advance of each trip, regardless of the reason for travel or the age of the travellers. This document is valid for a single entry through all the country's entry points (land, air and sea) for stays of 90 days maximum. Allow 3 working days on average to obtain this Kenya ETA.

"It is with great pleasure, as President of this extraordinary country, that I make this historic announcement regarding the Kenyan government's decision. From January 2024, Kenya will be a visa-free country. It will no longer be necessary for anyone, from any corner of the world, to bear the burden of applying for a visa to come to Kenya."

William RutoPresident of the Republic of Kenya

What are the special features of this travel authorisation?

Maximum stay 90 days
A single entry to Kenya
Obtaining an ETA Kenya

Mobile applications

Google Play Store only

Which entry points are eligible for ETA?

All points of entry are eligible for travel authorisation.

Airports, seaports or land borders

Which nationalities should apply for an ETA?

All nationalities must apply for an ETA before arriving in Kenya.

They will be asked for this document when boarding.

Except ⤵️

🇧🇮 Burundi
🇺🇬 Uganda
🇨🇩 RD Congo
🇷🇼 Rwanda
🇸🇸 South Sudan
🇹🇿 Tanzania

🛬 Travellers in transit (airport or sea) who do not leave the seaport or airport premises, are not affected by ETA.

How long does it take?

72

(average time generally observed)

Consular fees

34.09

(excluding service charges)

Current timeframe
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Disrupted processing of files

The authorities may take a few days longer to issue the document

The Kenyan ETA in a nutshell

Is it compulsory? Yes
Format Electronics only
Reasons Tourism, business, transit, visiting acquaintances
Number of entries 1
How long does it take? 3 days
Length of stay 0 to 90 days
Consular fees From 32 €

For travel to Kenya the Kenya electronic visa is no longer compulsory since 1 January 2024, replaced by the electronic travel authorisation.

For a trip to Kenya you can benefit from this single entry Kenya electronic ETA, valid for a stay of 90 days, it is best to apply at least 3 days before your arrival. No ETA will be issued on arrival.

When should you travel to Kenya?

It's best to visit Kenya between December and March, as well as from July to October, during the dry season of the local climate.

Places to visit in Kenya

Opened in 1948, the Tsavo West National Park is one of the country's largest parks. During your expedition here, you can admire lions, buffalo and any other representative of African wildlife. The Karura Forest, located in Nairobi, is the lungs of the city. Through a family walk, discover the great diversity of its flora and fauna.

During your visit to Lake Nakuru, you'll be able to admire many pink flamingos as well as numerous bird species. Ideal for a first safari, arm yourself with your finest camera. In Kenya, destination safari, don't miss a unique safari in the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Here, you can witness the migration of wildebeest as well as other animal species: zebras, gazelles ... If you're looking for something original to visit this park, you can take this safari in a hot-air balloon.

Practical information

  • Official country name Republic of Kenya
  • Location East Africa
  • Capital Nairobi
  • Area surface area: 580,367 km2
  • Language Swahili, English
  • Currency Kenyan shilling
  • Climate Equatorial
  • Time zone UTC +3

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Information

Security Foreign tourists are advised not to travel to eastern Kenya and the border area with Somalia.


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