Apply for your Kenya eTA online before you travel. Complete your journey within the validity period of your approved eTA. The steps below cover the full application process, from registration to receiving your eTA.

Eligible Countries for Kenya eTA

Check the list of countries eligible for a Kenya eTA before you apply. Gather all required documents in advance.

Kenya eTA Online Application Process

Fill out the Kenya eTA application form with accurate information. Incomplete or incorrect entries may delay processing.

Step 1: Register

Enlist on the Kenya eTA application portal. Provide the following details:

• Full name

• Email address

• Contact number

• Date of arrival

• Date of departure

• Nationality details as per your passport

Enter the CAPTCHA correctly and submit your registration.

Step 2: Fill in the eTA Application Form

• Select the Kenya eTA type available for your nationality - single-entry or multiple-entry - based on your travel requirements.
• Enter your passport details exactly as they appear in your passport:

• Passport Number

• Passport expiry date

• Select your reason for travel:

• Tourism
• Friends / Family
• Business
• Work
• Conference / Meetings / Seminars / Training
• Crew (planes or ships)
• Crew (Positioning)
• Medical Care
• Religious Visit
• Study / Education
• Seaman (Fishing Vessel)
• Transit

• Provide the following additional details:

• Port of arrival (airport or land)
• Marital status
• Occupation details
• Current address
• Emergency contact name and number

Answer all questions accurately and truthfully. False or incorrect information may delay processing or result in rejection of your eTA.

Step 3: Add Multiple Applicants

You can include up to 10 applicants in a single application. Provide accurate details for each traveller. All approved eTAs will be sent to the primary applicant's email address.

Step 4: Select a Processing Option

Choose your processing option: Normal, Rush, or Super-Rush.

Step 5: Review the Form

Review all details carefully. Correct any errors before proceeding.

Step 6: Upload Documents

Upload clear scans of your required documents. Requirements vary by travel purpose. Review the Kenya eTA Required Documents list before applying.

Step 7: Pay the Fee and Submit

Pay the Kenya eTA processing fee by credit/debit card, PayPal, or cryptocurrency. Once payment is confirmed, you receive a receipt and your application begins processing.

Step 8: Receive Your eTA

Your approved Kenya eTA arrives by email. Download it, print a copy, and carry it when you travel.

Kenya eTA Application Status

You will receive all application status updates by email.

Important Points for Applicants

• Entry is subject to verification by immigration authorities at the port of arrival.
• The eTA is linked to the passport used during application. Carry that same passport when you travel.
• Each traveller requires a separate approved eTA, even when applying as a group.
• Entry duration and conditions are determined by immigration authorities on arrival.