Kenya Tourist eTA
(Electronic Travel Authorisation)
Official guide and streamlined online application service for international travelers arriving for short-term tourism, world-renowned wildlife safaris, and recreational leisure in Kenya.
Check Live Eligibility
Instant route validation for entry to Kenya
Up-to-date consular tariffs verified via secure filing queue
Sovereign Portal: Maasai Mara to Diani Beach
90 days granted for leisure, safari reserves, and coastlines under updated digital consular clearance.
Who Qualifies for a Kenya Tourist eTA?
You may apply for a tourist authorization provided you satisfy all standard baseline requirements established by the Directorate of Immigration Services:
Eligible Passport Holder
Your passport is issued by an eligible bilateral country with at least 6 months validity remaining prior to arrival.
Strict Tourism Intent
Travel strictly for sightseeing, wildlife safaris, holidays, leisure, or non-commercial recreational exploration.
No Employment or Trade
Strictly prohibited from undertaking local employment, business setups, corporate internships, or paid commerce.
Scheduled Onward Exit
You must possess confirmed round-trip flights or departure transit tickets departing prior to the authorized stay period.
Validity and Stay Duration
Select between single expedition entry or extended multi-journey authorizations tailored to East African itineraries.
Single Entry Tourist eTA
Designed for singular holidays, safari circuits, and beach getaways.
Multiple Entry Tourist eTA
Configured for regional explorers visiting Tanzania, Uganda, or Rwanda and re-entering.
Kenya Tourist eTA Requirements
Please prepare clean, high-resolution photographic scans of the 4 mandatory consular documents:
1. Passport Bio Page Scan
Color scan of the main bio page. Must be valid for at least 6 months past arrival with 1 full blank visa page.
2. Applicant Photograph
Recent passport-standard digital photo or clear selfie against a plain white/light background. No glasses or hats.
3. Round-Trip Ticket
Confirmed flight, sea cruise, or bus ticket showing arrival in and scheduled departure from the Republic of Kenya.
4. Accommodation Proof
Confirmed hotel voucher, safari lodge confirmation, or invitation letter with host’s Kenyan National ID / Alien card.
Kenya Tourist eTA Application Process
Complete the digital dossier in minutes without embassy visits or physical passport postage.
Submit Online Dossier
Complete your biographical data, passport numbers, and arrival travel dates through our SSL-encrypted validation portal.
Pay Consular & Processing Fees
Complete payment safely via international credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, or accepted merchant checkout channels.
Receive Verification PDF & QR
Real-time adjudications dispatch your official electronic travel authorization PDF directly to your secure email inbox.
Consular Processing Speed Options
Select turnaround based on your impending flight departure schedule
3–5 Days
Ideal for planned travel departures 2+ weeks ahead.
2–3 Days
Expedited queue priority for upcoming departures.
1–2 Days
Critical priority review for emergency trips within 48h.
Top Tourist Destinations in Kenya
Your approved tourist eTA provides unrestricted sovereign entry to experience Kenya's diverse geographical wonders.
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Home to the world-famous Great Migration where millions of wildebeests and zebras cross the Mara River. Unrivaled for spotting Africa's Big Five.
Amboseli National Park
Famous for immense free-ranging elephant herds set against dramatic, unobstructed panoramas of Africa's highest summit, Mount Kilimanjaro.
Diani Beach & Mombasa Coast
World-renowned tropical coast celebrated for powdery white sands, vibrant coral reefs, dolphin excursions, kite-surfing, and peaceful seaside resorts.
Nairobi National Park & Lake Naivasha
Witness rhinos and lions framed by the distant urban skyline, paired with serene boat excursions among hippos and pink flamingos in the Great Rift Valley.
Tsavo National Parks & Mount Kenya
Sprawling wilderness encompassing Tsavo's legendary red-dust elephants, ancient volcanic lava flows, and Africa's second highest mountain — a UNESCO World Heritage haven for alpine trekking and glacier lakes.
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Home to the world-famous Great Migration where millions of wildebeests and zebras cross the Mara River. Unrivaled for spotting Africa's Big Five.
Amboseli National Park
Famous for immense free-ranging elephant herds set against dramatic, unobstructed panoramas of Africa's highest summit, Mount Kilimanjaro.
Diani Beach & Mombasa Coast
World-renowned tropical coast celebrated for powdery white sands, vibrant coral reefs, dolphin excursions, kite-surfing, and peaceful seaside resorts.
Nairobi National Park & Lake Naivasha
Witness rhinos and lions framed by the distant urban skyline, paired with serene boat excursions among hippos and pink flamingos in the Great Rift Valley.
Tsavo National Parks & Mount Kenya
Sprawling wilderness encompassing Tsavo's legendary red-dust elephants, ancient volcanic lava flows, and Africa's second highest mountain — a UNESCO World Heritage haven for alpine trekking and glacier lakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Essential consular guidance regarding border clearance, fees, and travel documents.