Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
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. Please have the
following documents ready before starting your application. For all travelers
- Valid passport
- Recent passport picture OR a selfie picture taken during application process
- Contact details (home address, telephone, email)
- Travel information and flight itinerary (arrival flight number, date of departure of initial flight in case of connecting flights)
- Proof of booking for the hotel you will be staying at (if staying with friends, a letter of invitation is accepted)
- Credit/Debit card information for payment, if applicable
For travelers arriving for business, the following may also be required
- Invitation letter from the company
- Copy of registration of the company
- Processing time is three (3) working days but in some cases it may take longer.
How to apply
• Visit www.etakenya.go.ke
• Click “Apply Now” and follow the instructions
• 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 either 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 Authorization” mobile app. This is your electronic travel authorization that needs to be shown at all 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@etakenya.go.ke to report your situation and obtain further details.
• You can check the status of your application at any time by visiting the following URL: https://www.etakenya.go.ke