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Kenya Visa Guide

Maasai with Camel
Maasai with Camel by Shangarey on Deposit Photos

A valid passport with an eTA for Kenya is required for entering the country. As of January 1, 2024, visitors to Kenya are required to obtain an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) through Kenya Immigration's new online system. The eTA must be applied for at least 3 days before travel to Kenya, you may apply up to 90 days in advance. Visas-on- arrival are no longer available. You can apply for a Kenya visa on your own or seek the assistance of a Kenya visa courier service.

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If you plan to leave Kenya and then return, you need to get a Kenya eTA that allows for multiple entries.

Kenya Visa Requirements

For a Kenya travel visa request, you are required to upload the following to the Kenya ETA portal:

  • a valid passport with 6 months validity remaining;
  • selfie or pasport-type photo
  • contact information, email address and phone number
  • details of your arrival and departure itinerary
  • accommodation booking confirmation

Kenya Tourist Visa

A 5-year multiple-entry eTA is available, allowing stays of up to 90 days per entry. This is especially useful for frequent travelers.

Upon arrival with a single-entry eTA, the duration of your stay will be determined at your point of entry.

In a hurry? Apply online for expedited visa service

Kenya Business Visa

If you're traveling to Kenya for business, you must also apply for the eTA.

In addition to the requirements, you must have an invitation letter from the host company in official letterhead and a copy of the company's registration.

Kenya Visa Service Online

You may contract a travel visa expediting service. They will assist your in completing your eTA application before it is ever sent, thereby avoiding unnecessary errors or delays.

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About the Author: For over 20 years, the U.S. Passport Service Guide team has helped hundreds of thousands of travelers with their travel document questions and shared advice about how to make traveling abroad simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.

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