The Kenya Visa Process
ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORISATION APPLICATION GUIDE
Below is a guide to completing the ETA application.
You will need the following documents:
1.Passport style photo or functioning webcam to take a photograph during application - JPEG
2.Copy of the Bio-Data page of your passport - JPEG or PDF
3.Copy of your flight booking confirmation (including arrival and departure details and your full name) - JPEG or PDF
4.Copy of your safari itinerary from your tour operator - JPEG or PDF
Please take note: The passport style photo may not be the same photograph as your passport and must be clear and in colour.
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after the planned date of arrival in Kenya and have at least one blank page
APPLICATION TYPES
1. INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION
- For one traveller
2. GROUP APPLICATION
- for a family, couple or friends travelling together in a group of up to 9 travellers
All travellers in the group must share the following:
- country of residence
- purpose of visit to Kenya
- travel (flight, cruise etc.) and accommodation itinerary for their entire stay in Kenya
NB: if there are more than 9 travellers, please apply as 2 or more groups
INSTRUCTIONS – FOR GROUP AND SINGLE TRAVELLERS
1. Go to www.etakenya.go.ke
2. Click on the red tab - Apply Now
3. Follow instructions
NB: you are able to apply for an ETA on behalf of others.
PROCESSING PERIOD.
Select Standard Processing. The total amount due will appear at the bottom of the screen
NB: based on your travel date, a Premium Service may appear to enable faster processing of the ETA. This will be at a higher cost than Standard Processing.
PAYMENT.
A payment portal will appear, process your payment
SUMMARY PAGE.
Your application details will appear on a successful submission summary page.
Please use the link provided in your confirmation to check the progress of your ETA. Upon approval, you will receive an email confirmation with your ETA.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ETA Customer Care: +254 759 411 327 or support@etakenya.go.ke