Background Information
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration, State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services, Directorate of Immigration Services has developed and is operating the Republic of Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA).
All foreign visitors except citizens of EAC member States planning to travel to the Republic of Kenya are required to submit Immigration forms in compliance with Section 48 of the Kenya Citizenship & Immigration Act (No. 12 of 2011). Failure to comply may lead to denied boarding and/or deportation upon arrival.
Electronic Travel Authorisation
Kenya's eTA is a semi-automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to Kenya. An eTA offers permission to travel and is authorised by the Government of the Republic of Kenya. The possession of an eTA is not the final authority to enter the Republic of Kenya. Admissibility will be determined at the point of entry.
Who Requires eTA?
All visitors including infants and children who intend to travel to the Republic of Kenya must have an approved eTA before the start of their journey.
Persons who are exempt from obtaining the eTA include but not limited to citizens of the East African Community Partner States. These countries include Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, United Republic of Tanzania and Uganda.
eTA Application
The eTA application collects biographic information and answers to eligibility questions from the traveller. eTA applications for Kenya are usually processed in three days (within 72 hours), however it is recommended applications be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to travel to ensure adequate time for processing. Travellers can submit their applications up to 3 months prior to travel. It is highly recommended that travellers apply as soon as they have booked their transport tickets. Each eligible traveller is required to apply for an eTA before starting travel.
It is mandatory to use the Government's official website to submit your application. Applications submitted via third party websites will be automatically denied. Please note that the fee for applying for a VISA or eTA is not supported by the Reception Committee of the 70th IPSF World Congress.