Entry Requirements
Update from 4th January 2024
- All persons, entering Kenya, except Kenyan and East African Citizens, need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). This includes infants and children. The ETA must be obtained online using https://etakenya.go.ke/ before start of travel.
- Travellers can submit their applications up to 3 months prior to the travel date. Upon approval, an ETA receipt containing a reference number will be sent to the email address used during the application. The standard processing time is three working days.
- Requirements for the ETA application:
- Passport with at least 6 months validity and one blank page (you will upload or take a photo of it in the process)
- Scan of a passport type photo or webcam to take a selfie
- Arrival and departure details (airlines, flight numbers and you need to upload your flight ticket)
- Accommodation booking confirmation(s) (you also need to upload those)
- Credit card, debit card, Apple pay or other means of payment
- No proof of covid vaccination or negative PCR test needed.
- Yellow fever vaccination is required if travelling from a yellow fever endemic country, see here.
