The Kenya Medical eTA is an electronic travel authorisation for eligible travellers coming to Kenya for medical treatment, consultations, or other healthcare-related purposes. Receiving approval prior to travel ease the entry procedure for the traveller.

Eligibility Criteria for Kenya Medical eTA

eTA eligibility depends on the traveller’s nationality. Before applying, applicants should review the Kenya eTA policy to check whether their country is eligible for an online Medical eTA.

Document Required for Kenya Medical eTA

To apply for a Kenya Medical eTA, applicants must submit the following documents as part of the online application:

• Passport: A readable scan of a valid passport’s biopage is required.
• Applicant’s Digital Photo: A recently taken photo of the applicant is required; it must be free of glare.
• Accommodation Booking: A confirmed hotel or guest house booking. 
• Round Trip Travel Ticket: Flight, cruise or bus ticket. If travelling by your own vehicle, submit travel request letter. 
• Medical Referral Letter: A medical referral letter issued by a licensed healthcare provider in your home country referring you for treatment in Kenya. 

The Kenya eTA requirements may change from time to time, so applicants should check the latest details before applying.

Validity & Length of Stay

• Single Entry
  Validity Period: Valid for 90 days from eTA issuance

  Permitted Stay: Allows a stay of up to 90 days after arrival
• Multiple Entry
  Validity Period: Valid for up to 1 year from eTA issuance

  Permitted Stay: Permits a stay of up to 90 days per entry

  Note: US Citizens cannot apply for 1 year multiple-entry eTA

• Multiple Entry eTA for USA Citizens
  Validity Period: Valid for up to 5 years from the eTA issuance

  Permitted Stay: Allows a stay of up to 90 days per visit

Kenya Medical eTA Application Steps

Follow the following steps

Apply: Fill out the Kenya eTA application by providing passport and travel details and selecting ‘medical eTA’ type from the visa type menu.

Pay eTA Fee: The fee can be paid using a credit or debit card, paypal, cryptocurrency, or bank transfer (only available upon applicant’s request)

Receive Approved Medical eTA: Once the application is processed and approved, the applicant receive the approved medical eTA on the registered email ID.

Kenya Medical eTA Processing Options and Fees

The following are the available processing options for the Kenya eTA application:

• Normal Processing The application is processed in 3-5 Days
• Rush Processing Receive the approved eTA in 2 - 3 Days
• Super Rush Processing The approval is issued in 1 - 2 Days

The final cost of the Kenya Medical eTA depends on the eTA entry type and the processing speed selected during application. Use the Kenya eTA fee calculator to view the complete cost breakdown.

Content Disclaimer: Information on this page is current as of August 2026. Applicants should verify all travel and entry requirements with the relevant authorities and carriers before travelling.