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Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation

Kenya eTA FAQs explained clearly.

Answers to common Kenya eTA questions about documents, children, processing, payment, status, validity and entry.

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Independent guidance · Partner handoff · 69-hour service estimate

🇰🇪Route guide
Travel documenteTA
Service estimate69 hrs*
Travel window90 days*
Passport rule6+ months*
*Read the final decision.
Entry is assessed at arrival and route conditions can vary by passport.
Clear route guidancePurpose and passport first
Document checklistKnow what to prepare
Transparent handoffPartner link identified
Independent platformNot a Kenyan government site

Kenya eTA FAQs: Complete Guidance

Clear answers to the questions travellers ask before paying for a Kenya eTA application.

Kenya eTA FAQs: What to Know First

Clear answers to the questions travellers ask before paying for a Kenya eTA application.

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 guarantee.

Documents and Detail Checks

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PassportAt least six months validity after planned arrival and one blank page.
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PhotoRecent selfie or passport-style photograph with clear face and background.
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Travel planArrival, departure, accommodation and itinerary details that agree.
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Purpose evidenceInvitation, host, medical, conference or other evidence where relevant.

How to Prepare the Application

Check passport and exemption

Use the passport that will be used for entry and confirm whether an eTA is required.

Prepare the file

Collect readable documents and make sure the purpose evidence matches the selected route.

Complete and review

Enter names, numbers and dates exactly as shown on the passport, then compare all attachments.

Pay, submit and save

Review the current payable amount, submit the application and save the reference number.

Internal Kenya Guides

Kenya eTA overview →Kenya eTA Requirements →Kenya eTA Documents →How to Apply for a Kenya eTA →Kenya eTA Processing Time →Kenya eTA Status Check →

Kenya eTA FAQs

What should I check before applying for Kenya eTA FAQs?

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 guarantee; 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.

Review Before You Travel

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Keep the route current.
Kenya eTA eligibility, exemptions, fees and processing conditions can change. Recheck the passport-specific result and final payable amount before submitting.

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Review your documents, then continue through the application partner flow.

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VistoRoute is an independent visa information and assistance platform. It does not issue Kenya eTAs or decide entry.

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