Kenya Visa requirements 2024; is entrance to Kenya visa free?

From 4^th January 2024, all travelers to Kenya will no longer need a visa to enter the country which is famous for its vibrant city of Nairobi, leading national parks for safaris and amazing beaches.

Instead, travelers to Kenya will now need to apply for Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) which must be applied for before departure from your country on the following link: https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en

This announcement was made by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority in a notice to all airmen (NOTAM) dated 4^th January 2024. The eTA which costs USD 30 per person replaces the previous requirement for a Visa which was costing USD 50 per person. Citizens of the East Africa Community member states; Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and the DRC are exempted from applying for the eTA.

An application for the eTA will according to the KCAA NOTAM takes between 24 and 72 hours to be approved but citizens from category 3 countries (those that required referral visa) might have to wait longer.

Eligibility for Kenya’s Electronic Travel Authorization

Each eligible traveller is required to apply for an eTA before starting the Journey to Kenya. It is mandatory to use the Government’s official website to submit an application. Applications submitted via third party websites will be automatically rejected. For minors (children under the age of 18), the legal guardian, parent or accompanying adult is responsible for filling the application.

Requirements for Application of Kenya’s Electronic Travel Authorization

• Valid passport (must have a validity period of more than 6 months and have at least one blank page)
• 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)
• Yellow fever vaccination certificate if coming from endemic countries (please check the WHO website for the updated list of countries)
• Credit/Debit card information for payment, if applicable

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