Do I need an ETA for Kenya?

Most visitors do. Many African nationals, including East African Community citizens, are exempt. Check your nationality page for the exact rule that applies to you.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months from arrival, a confirmed return or onward ticket, accommodation details, and an email address for your approved ETA.

How long does the ETA take?

Kenyan ETAs are usually approved within about three working days. Apply well ahead of travel and we will email your authorisation once issued.

How long can I stay in Kenya?

The ETA permits a stay of up to 90 days for tourism, which can be extended once in-country for a further 90 days.

Does the Kenya ETA cover safaris across the region?

The ETA covers entry to Kenya. If your safari crosses into Tanzania or Uganda you will need the relevant permit for those countries too — our team can advise.

Do you need a Kenya visa?

Planning a trip to Kenya? Most travellers can now skip the embassy queue and apply for the Kenya Kenya ETA entirely online. VisitsVisa fills the government form for you, checks every document, and delivers your approved visa by email — usually within 3 working days. Most international travellers need a Kenya Kenya ETA before they arrive, and the fastest way to get one is to apply for your Kenya visa online rather than queuing at an embassy. Start with a quick eligibility check and we confirm the exact route and documents for your nationality and country of residence.

How do I apply for a Kenya visa online?

Applying for a Kenya Kenya ETA with VisitsVisa takes minutes. Complete one simple online form, upload your passport and photo, and pay securely. Our visa experts review every detail against the latest Kenya immigration rules before your application is submitted, which is the single biggest thing you can do to avoid a rejection. Once approved, your Kenya ETA is emailed to you — there is nothing to collect and no embassy visit — and you can track your Kenya visa application live from any device until it lands in your inbox.

How much does a Kenya visa cost?

A Kenya Kenya ETA costs $55 through VisitsVisa. The $55 price is all-inclusive — the government fee and our service fee are already bundled in, so there are no hidden charges at checkout. Every traveller on the trip — including children and infants — needs their own Kenya visa, and you can add multiple applicants to a single order and pay together in one checkout.

How long does Kenya visa processing take?

Standard Kenya visa processing usually takes 3 working days. If you are travelling soon, choose Express at checkout and we prioritise your application, with delivery typically within 24 hours. We recommend applying a few days before departure so your Kenya ETA is confirmed well ahead of your flight.

How long is a Kenya visa valid and how long can I stay?

The Kenya Kenya ETA permits a stay of Up to 90 days and is valid for 90 days to enter (single entry). Make sure your passport has at least six months of validity remaining from your date of arrival, as this is the most common reason Kenya applications are refused.

Kenya Visa Online — Price, Requirements & Apply | Kenya ETA

Documents Required

Only 2 Documents

Passport

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity from your arrival date.

Photograph

Recent passport-size photo with a white background.

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Kenya ETA Information

Visa TypeElectronic Travel Authorisation

Length of StayUp to 90 days

Validity90 days from issue

EntrySingle entry

MethodPaperless ETA

ProcessingWithin 24 hours

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Kenya Visa Types

Every price is all-inclusive: the government visa fee plus our service fee for preparing, checking and submitting your application.

Kenya eTA (Single Entry)

Up to 90 days
Single entry · valid 90 days from issue

Government fee: $5
Service fee: $50
Total: $55

Kenya eTA (Multiple Entry)

Up to 90 days per visit
Multiple entry · valid Long validity

Government fee: $5
Service fee: $50
Total: $55

Kenya Transit eTA

Up to 72 hours
Single entry · valid Single entry

Government fee: $5
Service fee: $50
Total: $55

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How Kenya ETA Process Works

1
Fill Form
Complete the simple online form.

2
Make Payment
Pay securely online.

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3
Upload Document
AI verifies your documents instantly.

4
We Submit on Your Behalf
VisitsVisa, a private service, files it with the Kenya authorities.

5
Get Your ETA Approval
ETA approval delivered to your email.

Check Your nationality Eligibility

Kenya has replaced traditional visas with an Electronic Travel Authorisation required by most visitors before arrival. Fellow African nationals — including East African Community partners — are largely exempt. The ETA is applied for online and emailed once approved.

Eligible nationalities

177 Countries

Frequently Asked Questions

The Electronic Travel Authorisation is an online pre-approval that most foreign visitors must hold before arriving in Kenya. It replaced the old visa system and is confirmed by email.

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Kenya Visa

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Kenya ETA Information

Top Places to Visit in Kenya

Kenya Visa Types

Kenya eTA (Single Entry)

Kenya eTA (Multiple Entry)

Kenya Transit eTA

How Kenya ETA Process Works

Fill Form

Make Payment

Upload Document

We Submit on Your Behalf

Get Your ETA Approval

Check Your nationality Eligibility

Eligible nationalities

Frequently Asked Questions