Kenya: travel-related articles

Kenya abolishes the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) requirement for South African and Southern African travelers

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 by Léa Tison

The Kenyan government has officially lifted the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) requirement for nationals of South Africa and other southern African countries. Earlier this year, the authorities had announced the exemption of the majority of African countries (our previous article). This decision has now evolved and aims to reinforce free movement on the continent ... Read the article

Kenya to introduce multi-entry ETA to attract cruise passengers

February 28, 2025 by Sébastien Couix

Kenya to introduce multiple-entry electronic travel authorization (eTA). Kenyan President William Ruto has announced that the government will review visa and eTA requirements for passengers arriving at the port of Mombasa, in a bid to stimulate growth in cruise tourism. ... Read the article

Kenya exempts most African countries from eTA

3 February 2025 by Sébastien Couix

Kenya recently announced a major change to its travel policy, removing the requirement for electronic travel authorization (eTA) for the majority of African citizens. Travelers from many African countries can enter Kenya without the need for a prior eTA. This exemption does not apply to Somalia and Libya ... Read the article

Kenya could review its visa-free policy in 2025

December 26, 2024 by Sébastien Couix

In 2024, Kenya took the important step of abolishing visa requirements for all visitors from around the world, replacing this system with an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Yet barely a year later, the idea of revising this policy is already gaining ground, motivated by criticism and fallout ... Read the article

Kenya launches mobile app to facilitate ETA applications

March 25, 2024 by Sébastien Couix

As of January 1, 2024, the Kenyan government has introduced a new electronic travel authorization application system called ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) following its visa waiver announcement. Anyone wishing to travel to Kenya must now obtain an ETA before departure. To simplify the process, the country has ... Read the article

Kenya: 7 nationalities benefit from ETA fee waiver

February 25, 2024 by Sébastien Couix

The Kenyan government recently decided to exempt nationals of 7 countries, including one in Europe, from paying the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) fee to enter the country.

We helped travellers obtain the new ETA Kenya: our impressions

8 January 2024 by Sébastien Couix

After several days of uncertainty and delay, Kenya's Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system is finally up and running. This change offers a generalized exemption from entry visas for all travelers to this East African country. As of January 5, it is now possible to apply for an ETA before departure ... Read the article

All you need to know about ETA Kenya compulsory from January 1, 2024

December 23, 2023 by Sébastien Couix

From January 1, 2024, international visitors will be able to travel to Kenya without a visa, but will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before departure. Here's everything you need to know about this new measure and the steps to take, as confirmed by the Kenyan authorities.

Kenya abolishes visas... but requires electronic travel authorization

December 12, 2023 by Sébastien Couix

Kenya's President William Ruto has announced the abolition of visa requirements for all foreign visitors from January 2024. However, they will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before entering the country.

Kenya: National park entrance fees increase

October 15, 2024November 27, 2023 by Sébastien Couix

Entry to a national park in Kenya will soon cost more, due to the government's decision to increase fees for all types of visitors from January 2024. According to the Kenya Wildlife Service, this measure is intended to generate more revenue for the protection and maintenance of natural areas. Nevertheless, this increase in ... Read the article

Kenya plans to tax tourists' belongings

10 November 2023 by Sébastien Couix

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a directive to tax personal or household items worth 500 USD and over (KSH 75,000), whether new or second-hand, brought by tourists visiting the country.

Kenya: e-Visa applications suspended following cyber attack

July 27, 2023 by Sébastien Couix

**UPDATE July 28: service now back to normal** The Kenyan government recently announced the temporary suspension of e-Visa issuance for international travelers, following a cyber attack on the dedicated e-Visa website. This measure was taken in order to assess the extent of the damage caused by ... Read the article

End of Covid-19 restrictions in Guinea, Kenya and Chile

May 12, 2023 by Sébastien Couix

Travelers entering Kenya through any port of entry will no longer be required to present a certificate of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus or proof of a negative COVID-19 test.

Electronic visas now mandatory for travel to Kenya

October 17, 2024December 28, 2020 by Sébastien Couix

From January 1, 2021 all travelers from abroad will have to present their electronic visa upon arrival on Kenyan territory. This new rule has been announced by the country's authorities and the French Embassy in Nairobi. How do I obtain an E-Visa for Kenya? It is possible to ... Read the article