Kenya Lifts ETA Fees for 7 Nations – Entry Rules Explained
Kenya has waived ETA visa-application fees for travelers from seven countries—including South Africa and San Marino—though travelers must still apply for the permit.
The Kenyan government has recently waived the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) application fees for citizens of seven countries, including one in Europe, visiting the country.
Countries exempt from ETA fees
In addition to South Africa, the countries granted ETA-fee exemptions are Ethiopia, Eritrea, Republic of the Congo, Comoros, Mozambique and San Marino. According to a memorandum from the Kenyan Ministries of Interior and Immigration, these countries hold reciprocal visa-abolition agreements or bilateral visa-exemption treaties with the East African state.
ETA application remains mandatory
While travellers from these seven nations no longer pay the ETA fee, they must still obtain the document before entry. Each ETA is valid for 90 days and must be reapplied for on every re-entry into Kenya. Applications are made online via www.etakenya.go.ke or through an approved private agency. Nationals of the East African Community (EAC) are exempt from these requirements and do not need an ETA at all.
For all other nationalities, the ETA fee is 30 USD (€25.86) per application; these fees are non-refundable. Travellers can complete the entirely online process through the site mentioned above. An ETA must be secured before arrival and is mandatory for all foreign visitors to Kenya except those listed above.
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