ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION (ETA)

ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION (ETA)

The Government of the Republic of Kenya is now implementing a Visa-Free Regime.

Travellers to Kenya are therefore required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), before entering the Republic of Kenya.

 

Eligibility 

Each eligible traveller is required to apply for an eTA before starting the Journey. It is mandatory to use the Government’s official website to submit your application. Applications submitted via third party websites will be automatically denied. For children under the age of 18, the legal guardian, parent or accompanying adult is responsible for filling the application.

Citizens of East African Community (EAC) Partner States are exempt from the eTA requirements. The partner states includes the Republic of Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Federal Republic of Somalia, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, the Republic of South Sudan, the Republic of Uganda, and the United Republic of Tanzania.

How to Apply:

The application platform can be accessed through http://www.etakenya.go.ke

Steps:

  • Visit http://www.etakenya.go.ke/
  • Click “Apply Now” and follow the instructions
  • Make sure that all the data has been entered correctly
  • Submit the application
  • An email confirming receipt of your application will be sent to you
  • An email confirming receipt of payment, if applicable, will be sent to you
  • Upon decision by Immigration officer, an email confirming Approval / Refusal will be sent to you
  • If your application has been approved, please either print the PDF document that has been attached to the email, OR download the document to your mobile device OR save it in the “Kenya Travel Authorisation” mobile app. This is your electronic travel authorisation that needs to be shown at all departure and arrival points.
  • If your application has been denied, you will not be able to travel to Kenya for the moment.
  • Please contact support@etakenya.go.ke to report your situation and obtain further details.
  • You can check the status of your application at any time by visiting the following URL: https://www.etakenya.go.ke

You are only allowed to travel after your application has been approved by the Government of Kenya

Requirements for Application:

  • Valid passport
  • Recent passport picture OR a selfie picture taken during application process
  • Contact details (home address, telephone, email)
  • Travel information and flight itinerary (arrival flight number, date of departure of initial flight in case of connecting flights)
  • Proof of booking for the hotel you will be staying at (if staying with friends, a letter of invitation is accepted)
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate if coming from endemic countries (please check the WHO website for the updated list of countries)
  • Credit/Debit card information for payment, if applicable

 

Welcome to Kenya!