Kenya Visa Types. Which one do you need?
Eligible travelers can apply online for Kenya eVisas for tourism, business, medical travel and other qualifying purposes, without visiting an embassy for the eVisa application.
Transit eTA
Standard eTA
One Year Multi-Entry eTA
Five Year Multi-Entry eTA
Do I need a visa for Kenya?
Most foreign nationals need a visa to enter Kenya, and eligible travellers can apply online for an eVisa instead of visiting an embassy. Travelling on a US passport, you do need a Kenya visa — the options available to you are Transit eTA, Standard eTA, One Year Multi-Entry eTA.
Kenya Visa Fees & Cost
Kenya visa fees vary by passport nationality and visa type. The government fee is set by Kenya and paid to them; our service fee is separate and covers expert review of your application before it is submitted. Fees below are for a US passport.
| Visa type | Government fee | Max stay | Our service from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit eTA | $20.00 | 3 days | $59.00 |
| Standard eTA | $30.00 | 90 days | $59.00 |
| One Year Multi-Entry eTA | $300.00 | 90 days | $59.00 |
| Five Year Multi-Entry eTA | $185.00 | 90 days | $59.00 |
Kenya Visa Processing Time
Kenya asks travellers to apply at least 2 days before arrival. Government processing usually takes 2 days, but governments do not guarantee a decision date, so apply as early as you can — applications are accepted well ahead of travel.
Our Standard, Rush and Emergency options set how quickly we review and file your application; the decision itself remains with the Kenya government. Whichever you choose, we tell you the date your visa is guaranteed by — on time or your money back.
How to Get Your Kenya Visa — Step by Step
Kenya Visa Requirements
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Kenya Visa Requirements by Nationality
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Kenya visa requirements for other passport holders
Visa eligibility, fees and available visa types vary by passport. Choose your nationality for Kenya visa requirements specific to you.
PassportsAndVisas.com relies exclusively on official government sources for visa requirements. Our VIE Intelligence Engine cross-references multiple official sources daily to ensure accuracy.
- ▶Kenya Official Immigration Portal. (Web). Official government portal
- ▶U.S. Department of State — Kenya Travel Information. (Web). travel.state.gov
- ▶IATA Timatic — Visa & Health Requirements Database. (Web). iatatravelcentre.com
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