Passports

A passport must be valid for at least six months after the date of entry in to Kenya. It must also have at least two blank pages for the visa and entry / departure stamps. A return ticket or ticket for travel leaving the country is also a requirement for entry.

Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)

1. Please read the latest Kenya general travel requirement issued on the 9th May 2023

2. On the 12th of December 2023 – Kenya’s 60th Jamhuri (Independence) Day celebrations – his Excellency, the President William Ruto announced:
   “It is with great pleasure, as president of this extraordinary country, to make a historic announcement of the decision of the Government of Kenya. 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. To echo the call of the Turkana people to the world: “Tobong’u Lorre!” Kenya has a simple message to humanity: Welcome Home!” he added. Watch the President’s announcement here.

   In response to this, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, State Department for Immigration and e-Citizen have developed and are operating the Republic of Kenya Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) that travellers will need to apply for in place of the e-VISA through the e-Citizen platform. It is mandatory for all travellers to Kenya to apply for this eTA.

   The eTA website can be found here www.etakenya.go.ke/en
   It is important to note:

   1. The eTA website is now accepting applications.

   2. All pending eVISA applications already received in the system will be processed and issued.

   3. All eVISAs issued are valid for travel within their validity period of 90 days and will be honored on arrival.

   The application instructions for the eTA is as follows:

   • Visit www.etakenya.go.ke

   • Click “Apply Now” and follow the instructions

     You will need the following:

     • Valid passport for at least six (6) month after your planned date of departure out of Kenya with at least one blank page

     • Selfie or passport-type photo

     • Contact information, email address and phone number

     • Details of your arrival and departure itinerary

     • Accommodation booking confirmation(s)

     • Credit card or debit card

   • Make sure that all the data has been entered correctly

   • Submit the application

   • An email confirming receipt of your application will be sent to you

   • An email confirming receipt of payment, if applicable, will be sent to you

   • Upon decision by Immigration officer, an email confirming Approval / Refusal will be sent to you

   • If your application has been approved, please print the PDF document that has been attached to the email, or download the document to your mobile device or save it in the “Kenya Travel Authorisation” mobile app (apps available from the 15th of January). This is your travel authorisation that needs to be shown at the departure and arrival points.

   • If your application has been denied, you will not be able to travel to Kenya for the moment. Please contact support-kenya@govtas.com to report your situation and obtain further details.

   • You can check the status of your application at any time by visiting the following URL: www.etakenya.go.ke

3. To bring a drone or “Unmanned Aircraft System” (UAS) into Kenya one needs to apply for a temporary 30-day permit. You can read about this on the KCAA website. Any unauthorized ‘drones’ bought into Kenya will be confiscated by customs officials.