Kenya eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization)

An Electronic Travel Authorization  (eTA) is required. Starting January 5, 2024, all visitors including infants and children who intend to travel to the Republic of Kenya must have an approved Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before the start of their journey. Kenya eTA is a semi-automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to Kenya. 

eTA applications for Kenya should be submitted at least 3 days before travel to ensure adequate time for authorization.  Travelers can submit their applications up to 3 months before travel. Discover Corps recommends you apply for your travel documents within 60 days before departure Please note, that you can do it yourself through the Kenyan Embassy's online system. The Travel Authorization is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance.

The fee for the eTA is USD 34.09 per traveler, which includes the cost of the eTA and bank and processing fees.

To obtain your eTA you have 2 options: 

Option 1 - Full-Service Option 

Use our recommended visa processor: G3 Global Services: http://www.g3visas.com/discovercorps.html. G3 is familiar with our programs and can assist you every step of the way.  

• Discover Corps Travelers can contact G3 by emailing discovercorps@g3visas.com or by calling toll free, 888-883-8472. They have a dedicated team of consultants available to assist with any questions or inquiries you may have about obtaining the visa.

Option 2 - DIY Option 

Please have the following documents ready before starting your application:

• Valid passport for at least six (6) months after your planned date of arrival into Kenya, with at least one blank page 

• Selfie or passport-type photo

• Contact information, email address and phone number

• Details of your arrival and departure itinerary 

• Accommodation booking confirmation(s)

• Credit card, debit card, or other means of payment

1. Go to www.etakenya.go.ke/en 

2. Click “Apply Now” and follow the instructions.

3. Choose "Individual Application" (if applying for yourself only) OR "Group Application" (If you are a family, a couple, or friends traveling together in a group of up to nine (9) travelers, you can save time by applying together. All individuals in the group application must: Share the same country of residence, Share the same purpose of visit to the Republic of Kenya, Share the same travel (flight, cruise, ...) and accommodation itinerary for their entire trip to and stay in the Republic of Kenya)

4. Choose the Country of Residence

5. Fill in the required information. Make sure that all the data has been entered correctly

   1. • Select the type of Visa and read the Instructions Carefully. (Rather single entry / multi-entry visa) *If you are taking the Zanzibar extension and have a return ticket to Nairobi, a single-entry eTA will suffice as long as you DO NOT EXIT the Nairobi airport. If you plan to stay in Nairobi, you must apply for a multi-entry visa. Please contact Discover Corps if you aren't sure.

      • See addresses in Kenya below

6. Pay Using visa card, Mastercard, and other cards. Submit the application;

7. An email confirming receipt of your application will be sent to you;

8. An email confirming receipt of payment will be sent to you;

9. Upon decision by the Immigration officer, an email confirming Approval / Refusal will be sent to you;

10. If your application has been approved, please either print the PDF document that has been attached to the email, OR download the document to your mobile device OR save it in the “Kenya Travel Authorization” mobile app. This is your electronic travel authorization that needs to be shown at all departure and arrival points.

You can check the status of your application at any time by visiting the following URL: https://www.etakenya.go.ke.

POINTS TO NOTE:

• eTA applications are usually processed within 3 days, but in some cases, it may take longer.

• Incomplete applications will be rejected.

• The eTA must be presented at the port of entry.

• You will need the following information to apply for your visa (contact information): see bottom of page for documents. 

• If the child is not traveling with both parents, a permission letter from the absent parent might be required.

• Your eTA is valid for a single entry into Kenya. However, there are some exceptions to this.Your eTA remains valid for more than one entry if:

1. You visit one of the following EAC Partner States: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, AND;

2. You don't visit any other country, AND;

3. Your eTA has not expired (90 days from issuance)

Kenya Contact Info

Lincoln Njiru (Guide) - +254 724 768 733 

Address: Nanyuki Town

Nanyuki Municipality, Kenya

Phone number: +254 734699851

Email: sweetwaters@serena.co.ke 

Kenya Hotel Contact Information

Sweetwaters Serena Camp

Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Nanyuki Town
Nanyuki Municipality, Kenya
+254 732123333
sweetwaters@serena.co.ke or cro@serena.co.ke 

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Tamarind Tree Hotel

Tamarind Tree Hotel, off Langata Road, Nairobi
(+254) 730 865 000
central.reservations@tamarind.co.ke 

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Encounter Mara Camp

Mara Naboisho Conservancy, Naboisho, Kenya
+254 20 232 4904
enquiries@asiliaafrica.com

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*Note: Just click below to download the Kenya travel itinerary