Visa & Travel Guidelines

Stay informed about visa regulations and ensure a smooth arrival experience.

Please note these requirements may change so please keep up to date on Kenyan Government official travel website.

Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) (No visa on arrival)

All visitors who intend to travel to the Republic of Kenya must have an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before the start of their journey. Kenyan entry visas are now exclusively issued electronically, with passengers required to obtain their eTA before departure.

Some countries are exempt from requiring a visa please check eligibility HERE

Travel Requirements

• Valid passport for at least six (6) month 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, Apple pay or other means of payment

Based on your country of residence and citizenships the following may also be required:

• Financial assets / banks letter(s)
• Return transportation booking (flight ticket,..)

Based on your country of residence and travel history the following may also be required:

• Yellow fever certificate
• Other vaccination(s) or test results certificates

Based on your purpose of visit the following may also be required:

• Letter and/or appointment letter from the referring doctor / hospital
• Conference invitation/participation letter
• Employment contract
• Supporting documents for resettlement

For Business visits

• Invitation letter from company
• Copy of registration of the company

For Diplomatic travel

• A Diplomatic, Official and Service passport
• An official letter from the Country of Origin/ Organisation/ Foreign Affairs.

Processing time will vary depending on the type of eTA and your country of citizenship.

Standard processing time is three (3) working days.

Applicants wishing a faster turnaround or applicants requiring assistance by officers should apply for premium service.