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Guide to Applying for a Kenya Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
Step-by-step guide to applying for a Kenya eTA. Learn requirements, documents, exemptions, processing time, and official contacts for smooth travel.
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If you’re planning a trip to Kenya, you’ll likely need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before you travel. Here’s a simple guide to help you through the process.
Who Needs an eTA?
All travelers, including infants and children, must apply for an eTA before starting their journey to Kenya.
✅ Exemptions
You do not need an eTA if you are:
A Kenyan Permanent Resident or holder of a valid Work Permit and Passes.
A traveler with a valid Kenya re-entry pass or similar written authority.
A citizen of East African Partner States (Burundi, DRC, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda) for stays up to 180 days.
Other exemptions apply for certain nationalities (90 or 60-day exemptions), transit passengers, ship crew, UN/AU/ADB officials, and holders of some diplomatic/service passports.
📋 Required Documents
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