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


Kenya eTA is a semi-automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to Kenya. An eTA offers permission to travel and is authorised by the Government of the Republic of Kenya. The possession of an eTA is not the final authority to enter the Republic of Kenya. Admissibility will be determined at the point of entry.
The eTA application collects biographic information and answers to eligibility questions from the traveller. eTA applications for Kenya are usually processed in 3 days and there is an urgent processing service, however, it is recommended applications be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to travel to ensure adequate time for processing.


Normal ETA
  • Transit Application : For travellers who are on a transit flight through Kenya
    Fee : $20
  • Standard Application : Allows entry into Kenya once
    Fee : $30
  • One Year Application : Allows for multiple entries into the country for a period of one year
    Fee : $300
  • Five Year Application : For American nationals visiting the country for multiple times for five years
    Fee : $185
  • East African Tourist ETA : Allows entry into Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. Valid for 90 days after approval.
    Fee : $100

Expedited ETA
  • Transit Application : For travellers who are on a transit flight through Kenya
    Fee : $120
  • Standard Application : Allows entry into Kenya once
    Fee : $130
  • One Year Application : Allows for multiple entries into the country for a period of one year
    Fee : $400
  • Five Year Application : For American nationals visiting the country for multiple times for five years
    Fee : $285

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