Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) for tourism and visits to Kenya
Kenya has replaced visas for most visitors with a mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), applied for online at etakenya.go.ke or through the official 'Kenya Travel Authorisation' app. All visitors, including infants, need an approved eTA before travel unless exempt under the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Rules, 2025, which exempt East African Community citizens (up to 180 days), nationals of a listed group of mostly African, Caribbean and Pacific states (up to 90 days) and of other listed African states (up to 60 days). The standard single-entry eTA costs USD 30 and is usually processed within 3 working days.
1 entry rule for Kenya based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country must present a valid yellow fever certificate. Without one: may not be allowed into the country (Kenya Airports Authority).
Ministry of Health Kenya: Incoming Travellers Kenya Airports Authority: Port Health WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Visiting Kenya
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Life in Kenya
Money
3
Currency
Kenyan Shilling
KES
Kenyan Shilling
Cost of living
35
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
10–35%
Income tax (national)
VAT 16%
35% applies to income above KES 800,000 per month (KES 9.6m per year).
Living
1
Happiness
#108 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Tourists, family visitors and business visitors travelling to Kenya who are not on the eTA exemption list.
Eligibility
Who needs an eTA
All visitors, including infants and children, need an approved eTA before starting their journey, unless listed as exempt under the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Rules, 2025.
Exempt groups
Some travellers don't need an eTA, with a maximum stay depending on their group or nationality.
Exempt stay limits
- East African Partner StatesBurundi, DRC, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
- 180 days
- Listed group nationalse.g. Ghana, Ethiopia, South Africa
- 90 days
- Listed African statese.g. Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco
- 60 days
- Kenyan permanent residents and permit/pass holders are exempt
- Airside transit passengers are exempt
- Crews and certain laissez-passer holders are exempt
- Other listed group examples: Malaysia, Singapore, Jamaica
Official wording
Exempt: Kenyan permanent residents and permit/pass holders; East African Partner States citizens (Burundi, DRC, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda) up to 180 days; nationals of a listed group (for example Ghana, Ethiopia, South Africa, Malaysia, Singapore, Jamaica) up to 90 days; nationals of listed African states (for example Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco, Senegal) up to 60 days; airside transit passengers; and crews and certain laissez-passer holders.
Passport
Show a valid passport with at least 6 months' validity and at least one blank page.
Passport rules
- Minimum validity
- 6 months
- Blank pages
- At least 1
Official wording
Valid passport with at least 6 months' validity and at least one blank page.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementTravel plans and accommodation
- Document checklistPassport valid at least 6 months with one blank page
- FeesStandard eTA (single entry)
The full requirements are for members
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- 8 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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