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Kenya Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | Yes | Yes | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
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To enter Kenya, your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the entry date and have at least two blank pages.
All foreign nationals — except those from Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda — are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Kenya for tourism, business, or other purposes. Authorities recommend applying at least two weeks before departure. In addition, travellers must complete the International Travellers Health Surveillance Form online before arrival.
Please note that the Kenya eTA is not a visa. Nationals of certain countries are still required to apply for an eVisa to enter Kenya. For a full list of countries whose citizens require a visa, visit https://immigration.ecitizen.go.ke.
Kenya single-entry electronic tourist visa: US $51.
Kenya single-entry eTA: US $32.50.
Kenya visa: apply via immigration.ecitizen.go.ke.
Kenya eTA: apply via www.etakenya.go.ke/en.
Kenya International Travellers Health Surveillance Form: www.ears.health.go.ke.
Processing of a tourist electronic visa takes about three working days.
Processing of an eTA takes three working days, but applying at least two weeks before your intended travel date is advisable.
Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.
You know whereEmbassies and tourist offices
Kenya Embassy in the USA
Kenya High Commission in the UK
British High Commission in Kenya
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