ETA Kenya

We recommend that you apply at least 3 days before arriving in Kenya.

All reasons for travel are visa-exempt, including volunteering (or NGO). The ETA is in fact an authorization to travel to Kenya for any purpose. You will need to provide the invitation documents from the local organization and its registration certificate.

Travelers in transit by air or sea, who do not leave the seaport or airport premises, are not concerned by ETA.

This document must be printed out and presented to the immigration authorities when you enter the country. In exchange, you will receive an entry stamp in your passport, which your airline or shipping company (if you are entering by these means) will probably check beforehand, with the freedom to refuse you if there are any concerns.

The ETA allows entry into Kenya only once, unless you are visiting one of Kenya's neighboring countries and return within 90 days of first entry.

The ETA depends on your passport, not your marital status.

The ETA is not a visa, so it cannot be renewed or extended. However, if you wish to re-enter Kenya, you will need to reapply for a visa on leaving the country, without having to respect any deadline for re-filing your application.

Kenyans holding a Kenyan passport are exempt from applying for an ETA.

It is recommended that you submit your request for electronic travel authorization for Kenya more than 3 days before your scheduled arrival date to avoid any delays or potential problems.

The maximum duration of stay in Kenya without a visa is generally 90 days from the date of entry into Kenya, whether or not you are ETA-exempt.

No, you cannot request an ETA for Kenya if you are already in Kenya. It must be requested before you arrive in the country, and you will probably be asked for it when you board your flight. The ETA is a document authorizing you to travel to Kenya to benefit from the visa waiver, just like the ESTA for the USA.

Travel insurance is not required to obtain an ETA for Kenya, although it is always advisable to take out insurance for long-distance travel. Often, the insurance included with credit cards is not sufficient to cover health expenses in the event of hospitalization.

All foreign visitors are required to have an ETA, even if they have a work visa for Kenya. The ETA is not a work visa.

Travelers wishing to obtain an ETA for Kenya do not need to present a return ticket to obtain the document.

The immigration officer may still ask for proof that you are not going to overstay, but this is not systematic.

If you fail to comply with these conditions, you may be subject to fines. sanctions, including finesa refusal of territory or legal proceedings.

You can track the status of your request by contacting our agents, either via online chat or email. You can also make a follow-up request on our websites.

Before January 1, 2024, visas were free for minors under the age of 16.. Minors under 16 are now exempt, but must still apply for an ETA, like all travelers. They must also have their own passport.

As ETA's application is handled directly by the Kenyan authorities, this poses no problem.

Yes, it is possible to enter Kenya from Tanzania to climb Kilimanjaro, which lies on the border between Kenya and Tanzania. However, you'll need to make sure you obtain an ETA before entering Kenya.

This depends on the content of your criminal record and the seriousness of the offence. The Kenyan authorities may refuse to grant entry to a person with a criminal record, particularly if the offence is considered serious or if it could be considered a threat to national or public security. ETA's application data is merged with Interpol databases and may result in an automatic and irrevocable refusal.

Consular fees for Kenya are non-refundable if your ETA application is refused. However, if you use our service and we are unable to obtain your ETA, we will refund your full payment.

The first step is to make sure your payment card is eligible for international online payments in foreign currencies. Once this check has been carried out, you can try to pay using another web browser, if this still does not work, you can try contacting your bank to see if the problem isn't with their Internet platform. It's not impossible that the problem lies with the authorities' website.We're notorious for having temporary problems. Going through a private agency used to dealing with this kind of situation relieves you of the worry.

• Persons holding a valid Kenyan passport or a one-way emergency certificate issued by Kenyan missions abroad.
• Persons with a valid work permit, permanent residence or laissez-passer in Kenya
• Holders of a valid United Nations travel document issued by Kenya
• Members of international organizations and diplomatic missions accredited to Kenya
• Residents of East African partner countries such as Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda (visa-free stays of up to 6 months)
• All transit passengers in Kenya arriving and departing on the same aircraft or transferring to another aircraft And All passengers arrive and depart from the same boat and do not leave the boat.
• Members of the crew of a ship, aircraft, train, or any vehicle, whose names and contact details are given in the crew manifest, and who are travelling from Kenya to a foreign country.
• Pilots of private aircraft who do not leave the airport premises and make a stopover in Kenya to refuel.

The Kenyan authorities have in fact introduced a "VIP" ETA, supposedly processed more quickly (a few hours) and allowing you to change your dates if necessary. We advise against this approach, given the recent launch of the ETA, which is sold by the authorities at a higher price. Be especially careful not to never overtake if you become impatient with the lack of response to your requests, you run the risk of a blanket refusal.