Karibu Trips
The Nairobi skyline at golden hour, with Uhuru Park in the foreground

Kenya ยท Tourist

Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)

Kenya's online travel authorisation. Many African passport holders are exempt โ€” we check yours before charging anything.

Type
e-Visa ยท Single entry
Processing
3 to 5 working days
Stay
90 days

What you need

  • Passport photo page Upload

    Passport valid for at least six months after your return date, with two blank pages.

  • Passport-style photo Upload

    Recent colour photo on a white background, no glasses, face fully visible.

  • Return flight booking Upload

    A reservation is enough โ€” we can provide one when you book your flight with us.

  • Hotel booking or invitation letter Upload

    Where you will stay for the whole trip.

What happens next

  1. 1

    Apply online with your passport details and travel dates. You get a reference straight away.

  2. 2

    Pay the government fee and our service fee โ€” by mobile money, card or bank transfer.

  3. 3

    Upload your documents. A visa officer checks every page and tells you within one working day if anything is missing.

  4. 4

    We submit your application and track it. You get an update by SMS, WhatsApp and email at each step.

  5. 5

    Your visa arrives by email (e-visas) or your passport comes back to you. We remind you of the conditions before you fly.

Questions

How long does the Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) take?

Usually 3 to 5 working days once your application is complete. Apply at least three weeks before you travel.

How much does the Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) cost?

The government fee is UGX 116,800 and our service fee is UGX 54,750, so UGX 171,550 in all. You pay nothing else to us.

Requirements and fees are a guide and can change without notice. We confirm the current rules for your passport before you pay. Official source