Kenya Entry Requirements:-

All visitors including infants and children who intend to travel to the Republic of Kenya must have an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before the start of their journey. The eTA website can be found here www.etakenya.go.ke/en. The ETA is valid for travel within 90 days from the date of issuance.

We recommend that you make the application at least 14 days before you travel - the eTA is usually issued within 72 hours and often faster but there have been issues where applications have been delayed and this will give you plenty of time. In case of any issues, please reach out to us. The application instructions for the eTA is as follows:

You will need the following documents ready before starting your application.

  • Valid passport for at least six (6) months after your planned date of arrival into 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, debit card or other means of payment

Make sure that all the data has been entered correctly then proceed to Submit your 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

  • 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 clicking on the “Check Status” button on www.etakenya.go.ke

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.