For our dive and safari trips we are constantly asked “do I need a visa to travel to Kenya”. This question has become a little more confusing since Kenya introduced the eVisa earlier this year.
However the ETA is essentially the same as a visa. You need to apply for one before coming to Kenya. You also need to make sure you apply in the right place.
Unfortunately there are many “agents” who have sprung up trying to get you to book through them. This is not necessary and can lose you money and also slow down the process.
So we have prepared the following guide below for our customers asking the question “do I need a visa to travel to Kenya?”.
Who needs a visa to travel to Kenya?
For the most current information on what nationalities need a eVisa, don’t need a visa or require a referral visa you can visit this page at the Kenya eCitizen Department of Immigration Services.
How do I apply for a Kenya ETA?
- Go to the Kenya ETA Website
- Click on the red “Apply Now” button.
- Click on the green “Tourist and Visitors” button.
- Read the instructions and click the green “continue” button.
- Check the conditions and then check the “I have read and agreed to the above” box. Click the green “continue” button.
- Click the “Individual Application” button.
- Select the country of residence and then click the green “continue” button.
- Follow the process to enter all of your passport and trip information.
- Confirm and proceed to the payment process.
- Pay Using visa card, Mastercard and other debit cards.
- Await approval via email, then download and print the eVisa from your eCitizen account.
- Present your printed eVisa to the immigration officer at the port of entry.
Note you should allow at least 3 working days to get your eVisa approved.
