This article contains step-by-step instructions on how to apply for the Kenya ETA (Electronic Travel Authority). You can start applying for this ETA once your Kenya hotel details are available in your online account (U.S. travelers/Canadian travelers) and mobile app, which is typically 30 days before departure. Learn how to find your hotel details.
Please note that entry requirements are always subject to change. For the most current and accurate information, we recommend checking the U.S. Department of State's website, the Government of Canada's website or getting in touch with the respective country's consulate or embassy.
While our team is dedicated to keeping visa information up to date, please be aware that consulate applications are subject to change. As a result, your application may differ slightly from this guide. In such cases, use this guide as a reference, but follow your application’s instructions.
How to apply for the Kenya ETA
U.S. and Canadian passport holders can apply by visiting https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en and selecting "Apply Now."
If you're completing the application for only yourself, you should select "Individual application." If you're filling out the application on behalf of yourself and at least one other person, select "Group application."
Once you've agreed to the application's Terms & Conditions, you'll be prompted to indicate your country of residence. You can search and select "United States of America" or "Canada."
Next, upload a photo of your passport page. Your passport image will then be scanned and your passport information will populate automatically. After, you'll need to mark the checkbox to confirm your review of the scanned document, verifying the accuracy of your name and date of birth.
Next, upload a clear photo of your face against a blank background, similar to the one found on your passport, but different from the passport photo. Once uploaded, select "Use This Photo."
Enter your contact information, including your phone number, email address, residential address, occupation, and emergency contact. Then, select "Continue."
Select "Tourism" under "Primary purpose of visit."
Next, enter the dates of your arrival in and departure from Kenya. Do not enter the dates of departure from and arrival to your home country. For example, if you are traveling from Kenya to Tanzania and returning to Kenya only to catch your flight home, use the date of your transfer to Tanzania on the form, not the date you depart for home.
Then, enter trip information, including your flight details. The flight you'll take to Kenya might be operated by a different airline. Start by entering the name of your airline, and then choose the correct flight number from the options available. For example, your flight might show as Delta 8681, but it could actually be operated by Air France as flight 814.
If you are not continuing to Tanzania, your destination country will be your home country (Departing by Air). If you are continuing to Tanzania, your destination country will be Tanzania (Departing by Land).
For addresses in Kenya, enter each of your Kenya hotels on tour by selecting “Add Address.”
For customs declaration, you must confirm that you will not be bringing anything with a value higher than $5,000.
Next, input your general information, including country of birth, nationality at birth, marital status, previous travels to Kenya, and any previous convictions. You should select “No” to your trip being financed by a third party.
You'll be prompted to upload a copy of your hotels and airline information. Both of these can be downloaded from your online account (U.S. travelers/Canadian travelers) starting around 30 days before departure. If you've booked your own flights, you'll need to provide this information independently.
Mark the first checkbox to confirm that you're the applicant and agree that the declaration is final. If you're booked on an extension to Tanzania, you may add the dates you'll be traveling to Tanzania in the "Additional Notes" section.
Select "Standard Processing" for your ETA, as the processing time is only 72 hours for $34.09 USD. Please note that it is recommended applications be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to travel to ensure adequate time for processing.
Enter your payment information. Accepted payment methods include Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Select "Pay" to complete your transaction.