Question 1

Do I need an eTA to travel to Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Kenya's exemption list covers citizens of 77 countries. How long exempt visitors can stay depends on their group, and the immigration officer at the border has the final say. A few other travelers also skip the eTA: Kenyan permanent residents, work-permit and pass holders, people with a valid re-entry pass, and transit passengers who stay inside the airport or on their ship. Everyone else applies online before flying, with one eTA per traveler, children included. Most visitors, including many who don't need an eTA, must also buy Kenya's Inbound Travel Health Insurance before arrival. Citizens of East African partner states don't need it. PassportsAndVisas.com can complete the eTA application for you.

Question 2

Which countries can visit Kenya without an eTA?

Accepted Answer

The passports that currently need no eTA are: 77 countries. How long you can stay depends on your group. Citizens of the East African partner states get the longest stay, and the two other exempt groups have shorter limits. Being eTA-exempt doesn't mean no paperwork: unless you're an East African citizen, you still need Kenya's Inbound Travel Health Insurance, bought on its own through eCitizen. Other exemptions cover Kenyan permanent residents and permit holders, travelers changing planes who stay inside the airport, crew, holders of certain international laissez-passers and some diplomatic or service passports.

Question 3

Do UK citizens need an eTA for Kenya?

Accepted Answer

The UK isn't on Kenya's exemption list, so British visitors apply online before the trip, with a separate approval for each person, babies included. The Standard eTA costs $30. Processing usually takes about 3 days, and there's a faster paid option if you're short on time. You'll also need a passport valid for at least six months with a blank page, an accommodation booking, and Kenya's Inbound Travel Health Insurance, which the eTA application prompts you to buy. PassportsAndVisas.com can complete the eTA application for you.

Question 4

Do Canadians need an eTA for Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Canada isn't on Kenya's exemption list, so every Canadian traveler, babies included, needs their own approved eTA. The government fee for the Standard eTA is $30. Apply on the official portal, etakenya.go.ke. Have your travel dates, an accommodation booking and a selfie or passport-style photo ready, and make sure your passport meets Kenya's validity and blank-page rules. The application will also prompt you to buy Kenya's mandatory Inbound Travel Health Insurance. Travel insurance bought at home doesn't replace it. PassportsAndVisas.com can complete the eTA application for you.

Question 5

Do US citizens need a visa to visit Kenya?

Accepted Answer

You don't need to visit an embassy or get a visa stamp. Kenya's eTA is done fully online with your passport, a photo, your travel details and your accommodation booking. The Standard single-entry eTA costs $30. Processing usually takes about 3 days. If you visit often, you can choose a multiple-entry eTA instead, including a long-validity option listed for US nationals. Every traveler needs their own eTA, children and babies included. You'll also be asked to buy Kenya's Inbound Travel Health Insurance during the application. PassportsAndVisas.com can complete and submit your Kenya eTA for you.

Question 6

How much does the Kenya eTA cost?

Accepted Answer

The government fee depends on which eTA you choose. A Transit eTA for travelers on a layover costs $20. The One-Year Multi-Entry eTA costs $300. The Five-Year Multi-Entry eTA for American nationals costs $185. Need it fast? Expedited processing adds $100 on top of the eTA fee. Every traveler, children included, needs their own eTA and pays their own fee. Diplomats accredited to Kenya don't pay for a standard eTA. Kenya's mandatory Inbound Travel Health Insurance is a separate cost. PassportsAndVisas.com can complete and pay for your eTA, with our service fee shown at checkout.

Question 7

Is the Kenya eTA free for Indian citizens?

Accepted Answer

The Kenya eTA is free only in narrow cases. Diplomats accredited to Kenya don't pay for the standard eTA, and holders of Indian diplomatic, official or service passports are exempt from the eTA altogether. Anyone traveling on an ordinary Indian passport applies and pays online before the trip. The government fee for the Standard eTA is $30. Faster, expedited processing costs extra. Each traveler, children included, needs their own eTA, and the application will also prompt you to buy Kenya's Inbound Travel Health Insurance. PassportsAndVisas.com can complete and pay for the eTA application for you.

Question 8

How do I pay the Kenya eTA fee?

Accepted Answer

After you submit, you'll get one email confirming your application and another confirming your payment. The Standard eTA costs $30 for most passports. If you need a decision quickly, there's an expedited option for an extra charge. Families and groups can apply together using the group option, but each person still needs their own eTA. Diplomats accredited to Kenya don't pay for the standard service. Kenya's Inbound Travel Health Insurance is offered within the same application, so budget for that as well. PassportsAndVisas.com can complete the application and handle the payment for you.

Question 9

How far in advance should I apply for a Kenya eTA?

Accepted Answer

Standard processing usually takes about 3 days, but applications that need extra verification can take longer. An approved eTA has to be used for travel within 90 days of being issued, so applying too early could mean it runs out before your trip. You'll need your travel dates and an accommodation booking to apply, so it's easiest once those are confirmed. Running late? The expedited service is much faster for an extra fee, and PassportsAndVisas.com can submit it for you.

Question 10

How can I check my Kenya eTA status?

Accepted Answer

On the official Kenya eTA portal, choose "Check Status" on the home page and enter the reference number from your confirmation email. You'll also get emails along the way: one confirming your application was received, one confirming payment, and a final one telling you whether it was approved or refused. Only travel once it's approved. If it's refused, Kenya's immigration service asks you to contact its eTA support team for details. If you applied through PassportsAndVisas.com, we track the application for you and send your approved eTA as soon as it's issued.

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