Visiting Kenya
Visiting Kenya: visas & eTA
Most visitors need an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Kenya. Find what applies to you below.
- eTARequired for most visitors
- OnlineApply at etakenya.go.ke
- Before travelApply at least 3 days ahead
Travelling to Kenya
What do you need?
Pick your situation. Each shows who it is for, what to bring and how it works.
Apply for an eTA
The Electronic Travel Authorisation most visitors need before travelling to Kenya.
Entry requirements by nationality
Check whether you need an eTA, and the documents required for your nationality.
Transit through Kenya
When a transit authorisation is needed for connections through Kenyan airports.
Longer stays, extensions & passes
Extend a visit, or apply for a work, study, dependant or special pass in Kenya.
The process
How the eTA works
- 1Check whether you need an eTA for your nationality.
- 2Apply online at etakenya.go.ke and upload the required documents.
- 3Pay the fee and submit; apply at least three days before you travel.
- 4Travel with your approved eTA and carry a copy at the port of entry.
East African Community citizens and certain categories may be exempt - confirm your status before applying.