eTA - for more information please read below.
Passport - it must be valid for at least six months after the trip start date. The passport must have at least two blank pages.
Yellow Fever Vaccine Certificate for more information see here.
Flight tickets - Travelers might require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Kenya. Please keep your flight itinerary somewhere easy to get while at customs.
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 single entry eTA fee is USD 34.09 per traveler, which includes the cost of the eTA and bank and processing fees. The multiple entry eTA fee is USD 160 per traveler, plus bank and processing fees. Fee is subject to change; Discover Corps has no control over the visa fee. Please check the official website for most updated information.
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
Go to www.etakenya.go.ke/en
Click “Apply Now” and follow the instructions.
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)
Choose the Country of Residence
Fill in the required information. Make sure that all the data has been entered correctly
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
Pay Using visa card, Mastercard, and other cards. Submit the application;
An email confirming receipt of your application will be sent to you;
An email confirming receipt of payment will be sent to you;
Upon decision by the Immigration officer, an email confirming Approval / Refusal will be sent to you;
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:
You visit one of the following EAC Partner States: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, AND;
You don't visit any other country, AND;
Your eTA has not expired (90 days from issuance)
Kenya Contact Info
Lincoln Njiru (Leader Guide) - +254 724 768 733
Address: Nanyuki Town
Nanyuki Municipality, Kenya
Phone number: '+254 724 768 733
Email: lincoln@edu-africa.com
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 as a proof of you accomodation
If you do not have a passport it is important to apply for one as soon as possible. It often takes four to six weeks to process the paperwork for a passport (and even longer during the peak travel season of March to August). For questions about obtaining or renewing your passport (American citizens) you can click here.
If you have a passport, please note it needs to be valid for up to 6 months after your scheduled departure date.
It is also important that you have at least one completely blank page (with no stamps or visas) in your passport. This is a requirement for entry into many countries.
If you are a U.S. citizen and need assistance with obtaining a new passport, we recommend working with G3 Visas and Passports to make the process smooth and easy.
*Note: Make several photocopies of your passport. Leave a copy at home with your family and carry a copy with you at all times when you are overseas. If you should lose your passport, having a copy will speed up the process of replacing it.