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Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation from the United States

Kenya replaced its visa system with an electronic travel authorisation that every visitor applies for online before travelling. Valid for a stay of up to 90 days.

What is required

  • Passport bio page scan

    Required

    Valid for at least six months from your date of arrival.

  • Passport-style photograph

    Required

    A recent portrait, taken or uploaded during the application.

  • Where you are staying

    Required

    A hotel booking or the address and contact details of your host.

  • Return or onward ticket

    Required

    Confirmed travel out of Kenya within the period you are permitted to stay.

What the authority charges

  • eTA$32.50

These go to Directorate of Immigration Services, Kenya, not to us. We never add anything to a government fee.

Decision time: Usually decided within about three days. Apply at least a week before travel.

What cannot be done for you

Nothing. There is no physical step on this route at all, and nobody needs to handle your passport.

Sources

Last checked against these pages on 18 September 2026.

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$29

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That is our fee only. Whatever Directorate of Immigration Services, Kenya charges is paid by you, directly to them, and we never touch it.

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