Kenya eTA 2026: cost, who needs it, how to apply

In forceNot separately checked Partly verified

Most African nationals now exempt (60/90/180 days) under 2025 rules; US/UK/EU/CA/AU still need an eTA

Type: ETA · Last checked 2026-10-21

Key facts

Who needs itOfficial ✓

All visitors incl. infants unless exempt - USA, UK, EU, Canada, Australia need it

Who is exemptOfficial ✓

EAC citizens (180 days); 90-day list incl. Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa, Caribbean states; 60-day list of African states; airside transit; crew

FeeOfficial ✓

USD 30 standard single entry; USD 20 transit; USD 300 1-yr multi; USD 185 5-yr (US nationals)

Approx. USD

$30 (approximate; exchange rate not verified)

ValidityNot confirmed

Not confirmed, check the official site

Our unconfirmed note: single entry

Max stay per visitNot confirmed

Not confirmed, check the official site

Processing timeOfficial ✓

usually 3 days/72 hours; urgent service exists

When to applyOfficial ✓

at least 2 weeks before travel recommended

Badges: Official ✓ = read on an official government page · Official (snippet) = official page text seen in a search result because the page blocked our checker · Not confirmed = we could not confirm it, so check the official site.

Do I need it? Quick check by passport

• United States: Needed
• United Kingdom: Needed
• EU country: Needed
• Canada: Needed
• Australia: Needed

A starting point only, based on the official pages below. Dual nationals, residents and other passports: check the official site.

Official sources

• https://etakenya.go.ke/eligibility
• https://etakenya.go.ke/general-information
• https://etakenya.go.ke/faqs
• https://etakenya.go.ke/how-to-apply

What the sources say

• Feehttps://etakenya.go.ke/eligibility

  Transit eTA ... $20 Standard eTA Allows entry into Kenya once $30 One Year Multi-Entry eTA ... $300 Five Year Multi-Entry eTA For American nationals ... $185

• Processinghttps://etakenya.go.ke/general-information

  eTA applications for Kenya are usually processed in 3 days ... it is recommended applications be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to travel

• Who needs ithttps://etakenya.go.ke/how-to-apply

  All visitors including infants and children who intend to travel to the Republic of Kenya must have an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before the start of their journey.

• Scam warninghttps://etakenya.go.ke/faqs

  eTA applications must be completed only through this official website or the "Kenya Travel Authorisation" official mobile application

Last checked 2026-10-21. Rules change: always confirm on the official site before you travel.