President of Kenya, William Rutohas announced the abolition of visa requirements for all foreign visitors from January 2024. However, they will need to obtain a electronic travel authorization (ETA) before entering the country.
End of visas to facilitate access to Kenya
THE Kenyaconsidered the cradle of humanity thanks to its archaeological riches, will open its doors wide to tourists from all over the world by abolishing visas from January 2024. This historic decision, announced by President William Ruto on the occasion of the country's national holiday Jamhuri Dayis designed to make it easier to welcome visitors to their "home" without administrative constraints.
- Abolition of visas : from January 2024, all foreign visitors to Kenya will be visa-free.
- Introduction of an electronic travel authorization : Despite the visa waiver, travelers will need to obtain an electronic travel authorization prior to their stay.
- Development of a digital platform : the Kenyan government is setting up a platform to pre-identify travellers wishing to visit Kenya (url not yet revealed)
President William Ruto: Beginning January 2024, Kenya will be a visa-free country. It shall no longer be necessary for any person from any corner of the globe to carry the burden of applying for a visa to come to Kenya. #JamhuriDay #KenyaAt60 pic.twitter.com/3fMjkvZsmD
- Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) December 12, 2023
Electronic travel authorization mandatory for all visitors
Although visas will no longer be required, an administrative formality will remain in force. Visitors will need to obtain a electronic travel authorization (ETA) before traveling to Kenya. President William Ruto has announced the creation of a digital platform that will enable future travelers to apply for this authorization.
Its amount should be 4600 KSH (35 €) and ultimately bring in more money for the Kenyan government than the current visa for a few nationalities.
Awaiting publication of official decrees and activation of electronic platform
Before planning a trip to Kenya, the experts at VisasNews advise waiting for the publication of the official decrees and the activation of the forthcoming digital platform for electronic travel authorization. Starting next year, Kenya will become the 5th African country to abolish visa requirements for all Africans, and goes even further by exempting all foreigners worldwide.
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