How do you get a visa for Kenya?
Official processing time: Three working days, sometimes longer.
Key facts
| Fact | What it is |
|---|---|
| Visa type | Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)Checked 14 November 2026 against Embassy of the Republic of Kenya, Washington DC |
| Official application site | https://www.etakenya.go.keChecked 14 November 2026 against Embassy of the Republic of Kenya, Washington DC |
| Earliest you can apply | Apply at least 72 hours before travel.Checked 14 November 2026 against High Commission of the Republic of Kenya, London |
| Official processing time | Three working days, sometimes longer.Checked 14 November 2026 against Embassy of the Republic of Kenya, Washington DC |
| Validity | Valid for travel within 90 days from the date of issue.Checked 14 November 2026 against Embassy of the Republic of Kenya, Washington DC |
| Permitted stay | Decided at the point of entry.Checked 14 November 2026 against Embassy of the Republic of Kenya, Washington DC |
| Who needs a visa | No visa for 77 passports; eVisa for 0; travel authorisation for 121; a visa in advance for every other passportChecked 14 November 2026 against High Commission of the Republic of Kenya, London |
Documents for this route
The official checklist, in the order the source gives it.
- Passport valid for at least six months after your planned date of arrival in Kenya, with at least one blank page
- Selfie or passport-type photo
- Contact information: email address and phone number
- Details of your arrival and departure itinerary
- Accommodation booking confirmation
- Credit card, debit card or other means of payment
Related pages
Sources
- https://kenyaembassydc.org/eta/Embassy of the Republic of Kenya, Washington DC, read 14 November 2026
- https://www.kenyahighcom.org.uk/visasHigh Commission of the Republic of Kenya, London, read 14 November 2026
Changes to this page
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Facts checked by Imran AK. Reviewed by Manu KP. Last reviewed 14 November 2026.
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