Since January 1, 2024, an electronic visa is no longer required to travel to Kenya. The Kenyan authorities no longer issue visas for Kenya. Only available onlinethe ETA took over, allowing most nationalities to enter Kenya from all points of entry (including the Nairobi Jomo-Kenyatta International Airports and Moi de Mombasa) for a fixed period of up to 90 days.
ETA Kenya: validity limited to 90 days
The electronic travel authorization for Kenya allows tourists and business travellers to stay for a maximum duration of 90 days. Its maximum validity is 3 months and cannot be modified.
This period of validity is valid for one single entry. You can only enter Kenya once with this document. The Kenyan authorities do not issue multiple-entry ETAs. If you wish to cross the border, you will have to leave Kenyan territory. However, you will not be able to return without first applying for a new ETA.
Validity period does not start until you arrive in KenyaThis means that if you receive your ETA one week before your actual arrival in Kenya, these days will not be deducted from the total validity of your stay in Kenya. This means that if you receive your ETA a week before your actual arrival in Kenya, these days will not be deducted from the total period of validity for your stay in Kenya.
What precautions should be taken to take advantage of the period of validity of your ETA?
To avoid any unpleasant surprises and prepare for your stay in Kenya, you need to make sure that all your documents are valid, especially your passport. Your passport must be valid for at least another 6 months from the time you enter Kenya. If your passport is valid for less than 6 months, you will not be able to stay in Kenya.
Can I extend the validity of my ETA for Kenya?
An ETA cannot be extended on siteYou can apply to the local authorities to extend your stay by requesting special authorization.
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