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Kenya eTA: the complete guide

Kenya abolished tourist visas in favour of an electronic travel authorization required from every traveller — infants included, and including people who used to enter on a visa.

Updated 2026-09-03
Processing
Up to 72 hours
Validity
90 days from issue
Stay
Up to 90 days
Government fee
~ILS 125

What changed

Since 2024 Kenya no longer issues ordinary tourist visas. In their place is an eTA — filed in advance, linked to your passport and delivered by email. It is required of every traveller regardless of nationality.

What to file

1A scan of the passport photo page and a face photo.
2A return or onward ticket.
3A hotel booking or address in Kenya.
4Itinerary details if the trip includes a safari or a hop to a neighbouring country.

Vaccination and health

Not every traveller needs a yellow fever certificate — it depends on your route and the countries you pass through. Arriving from an endemic area makes it mandatory. We flag this during our check so it is not a surprise at the border.

What it costs

The fee is around ILS 125 per traveller. With Visale the all-in price is ILS 214 per traveller, including completion, a document check, filing and tracking.

Frequently asked

Does every traveller need one?
Yes, children and infants included.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate?
It depends on your route. Arriving from an endemic area makes it mandatory — we check and flag it.
How far ahead should I file?
At least a week. The official window is up to 72 hours.
Is it valid for repeat entries?
The standard eTA is single entry. Itineraries that leave and return need a separate check.

Safari in Kenya? We will handle the authorization

Leave your details and we will come back with every requirement, vaccinations included.

Want us to handle it?

Leave your details and we will come back to you on WhatsApp with exactly what your destination needs — no commitment.

Your details stay with us and are never passed on. Visale is a private service — not affiliated with any government body.
Full details and pricing for Kenya

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