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Kenya Business eTA : Existing VistoRoute Guidance
A business eTA does not automatically replace an employment or work permit.
Important route note: VistoRoute is an independent information and application-assistance platform. The current VistoRoute service estimate is 69 hours ; it is not an authorisation or entry promise.
Meetings, company visits and defined business activities can require purpose-specific evidence. Ongoing local employment may need a different permission.
Prepare an invitation letter, company registration evidence where relevant, itinerary, accommodation and passport documents.
The invitation, employer details, dates and form answers should agree. A vague or contradictory purpose can lead to questions.
Use the passport that will be used for entry and confirm whether an eTA is required.
Collect readable documents and make sure the purpose evidence matches the selected route.
Enter names, numbers and dates exactly as shown on the passport, then compare all attachments.
Review the current payable amount, submit the application and save the reference number.
Check the passport used for travel, the purpose, exemption status, documents, itinerary and payment amount before submitting.
VistoRoute currently uses a 69-hour service estimate. This is not an approval promise; current route processing can take longer when verification is needed.
Each traveller, including children and infants, should be checked separately unless a current exemption applies.
Plan to travel only after the authorisation has been approved and keep the approval document with your passport and itinerary.
Review your documents, then continue through the application partner flow.
VistoRoute is an independent visa information and assistance platform. It does not issue Kenya eTAs or decide entry.
Before You Start the Application
Passport and Purpose Check
- Use the passport you will carry for the journey.
- Choose the travel purpose that matches your documents.
- Check whether an exemption may apply before paying.
- Keep arrival, departure and accommodation details consistent.
VistoRoute is an independent information and application-assistance platform. Its current service estimate is 69 hours; this is not an authorisation or entry promise.
Business & Corporate Alignment
Ensure corporate invitations on host company letterhead and registration evidence match stated travel dates. Having company documentation ready avoids immigration hold flags.
Kenya eTA Document Preparation
Assemble your files according to document requirements before initiating the online form:
General documents
- Passport, photograph, contact details, itinerary, accommodation and payment method.
Additional evidence
- Business, conference, family, medical or other purpose evidence may be required.
How to Apply and What Happens Next
- 1
Review the route
Check passport eligibility, exemptions, purpose and document requirements.
- 2
Complete the application
Enter names, passport numbers and dates exactly as they appear on the travel document.
- 3
Pay and submit
Review the final amount, submit the application and save the reference number.
- 4
Wait for the decision
VistoRoute’s 69-hour estimate is a service estimate, not a promise of approval or entry.
Processing and Planning
Kenya’s published route guidance generally refers to processing within three business days or 72 hours, but verification can take longer. VistoRoute’s application-assistance estimate is 69 hours. Apply early enough to allow for document questions, corrections or route-specific review.
Corporate Travel in Kenya
An approved Kenya Business eTA covers corporate conferences, partner meetings, and commercial consultations across Nairobi and regional business hubs. Ensure your travel authorisation remains valid throughout your entire business visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I check before applying for Kenya Business eTA?
Check the passport used for travel, the purpose, exemption status, documents, itinerary and payment amount before submitting.
How long does the Kenya eTA process take?
VistoRoute currently uses a 69-hour service estimate. This is not an approval promise; current route processing can take longer when verification is needed.
Do children need a separate Kenya eTA?
Each traveller, including children and infants, should be checked separately unless a current exemption applies.
Can I travel before approval?
Plan to travel only after the authorisation has been approved and keep the approval document with your passport and itinerary.
Content Disclaimer
Content is independent guidance and reflects the latest updates as of October 2026; Kenya routes, exemptions, fees and processing conditions can change, so review the final application details before payment and travel.