Kenya Visa

Kenya eTA Travel Assistance

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Planning a holiday to Kenya? Garnet Tourism can help make your Kenya eTA preparation easier. Our team checks the applicable requirements, helps organise your travel information and supporting documents and guides you through the electronic travel authorisation process.

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Kenya Tourist eTA Required Documents

Most foreign visitors travelling to Kenya require an approved eTA before departure unless they fall within an exemption. The exact supporting documents can vary by citizenship, country of residence and purpose of travel.

Valid passport for at least 6 months after the planned date of arrival in Kenya
At least one blank passport page
Clear passport biodata information
Recent selfie or passport-style photograph
Valid email address
Contact telephone number
Details of intended arrival into Kenya
Details of intended departure from Kenya
Flight / travel itinerary
Accommodation booking confirmation
Hotel information or other intended accommodation details
Payment method for applicable government eTA charges
Additional documents depending on citizenship and country of residence where applicable
Invitation or supporting documents for business, conferences or family visits where applicable
Medical or hospital documents for qualifying medical travel where applicable
Vaccination or test certificates where specifically required for the traveller
Separate eTA information for every traveller, including infants and children where required
Simple Process With Garnet Tourism
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Send Us Your Details

Share your passport nationality, travel dates, accommodation and intended purpose of travel.

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We Prepare & Review

Garnet Tourism checks the applicable eTA requirements and helps organise your travel information and documents.

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We Assist Until Completion

Our team guides you through the applicable eTA process and keeps you informed of additional requirements.

Why Garnet Tourism

Make Your Kenya Travel Preparation Easier.

Garnet Tourism helps organise the information and supporting travel documents needed for your Kenya eTA application.

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Eligibility Check

We review your nationality, residence and intended purpose of travel.

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Document Preparation

We help organise the passport, photo, itinerary and accommodation information required.

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Travel Support

Garnet Tourism can also assist with flights, hotels and Kenya holiday arrangements.

Kenya eTA

Electronic Travel Authorisation for Kenya

Kenya's eTA is an electronic authorisation that allows eligible foreign visitors to travel to Kenya. An approved eTA permits travel to Kenya, but final admission is determined at the point of entry.

Travel Document Electronic Travel Authorisation
Purpose Tourism & Other Eligible Visits
Before Travel Approval Required Where Applicable
Passport Requirement

Check Your Passport Before Starting.

Kenya's official eTA requirements state that your passport should remain valid for at least six months after your planned arrival.

Validity At Least 6 Months After Arrival
Passport Valid Travel Document
Blank Page At Least 1 Blank Page
Applicant Photo

Prepare a Clear Recent Photo.

Kenya's eTA process requires either a selfie or passport-style photograph as part of the traveller's application information.

Photo Selfie or Passport-Style
Quality Clear & Recent
Traveller Each Applicant Separately
Travel Details

Prepare Your Arrival & Departure Information.

Kenya requires information about your intended arrival and departure itinerary as part of the standard eTA application.

Arrival Arrival Travel Details
Departure Departure Travel Details
Itinerary Consistent Travel Information
Accommodation

Show Where You Plan to Stay in Kenya.

Accommodation confirmation forms part of the standard Kenya eTA requirements.

Hotel Accommodation Confirmation
Travel Dates Match Your Intended Stay
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Travelling With Children

Children and Infants Also Need the Applicable Travel Authorisation.

Kenya's official eTA guidance states that visitors, including infants and children, should have the applicable approved eTA before beginning their journey, unless they fall within an exemption.

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Child Passport

Each child should have their applicable passport information prepared.

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Separate Traveller

Each traveller requires their own applicable eTA information.

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Family Travel

Garnet Tourism can help organise a family's travel documents together.

Additional Documents

Your Purpose of Travel Can Affect the Checklist.

Additional supporting documentation may be requested depending on why you are travelling to Kenya.

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Business / Conference

Invitation or conference participation documents may be required.

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Medical Travel

Hospital or referring doctor documentation may apply.

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Other Purposes

Additional purpose-specific evidence may be requested.

For UAE Residents

Applying for Kenya Travel Authorisation From the UAE?

Kenya's standard eTA checklist is primarily based on your passport, travel plans, accommodation and purpose of visit. Additional requirements may vary according to citizenship and country of residence.

Do not treat UAE residence as the same as passport nationality.

Kenya eTA eligibility and exemptions are determined by the applicable immigration rules. Garnet Tourism will review your passport nationality and travel circumstances before confirming your requirements.

Financial Documents

No Universal Bank-Statement Requirement for Every Tourist.

The standard official Kenya tourist eTA checklist does not list UAE bank statements, a UAE employer NOC or one fixed minimum bank balance as universal requirements for all visitors.

Core Documents Passport, Photo & Travel Details
Accommodation Booking Confirmation
Extra Evidence Only Where Applicable
eTA Validity

Your Approved eTA Must Be Used Within Its Travel Validity.

Kenya's official tourism application guidance currently states that the eTA is valid for travel within 90 days from the date of issuance.

Travel Validity Within 90 Days of Issuance
Arrival Travel Within Validity
Stay Determined at Entry
eTA validity is not the same as your permitted stay.

The authorised duration of your visit is determined by the Kenyan immigration authorities at the point of entry.

Processing Time

Kenya eTA Applications Are Usually Processed in Around 3 Days.

Kenya's official eTA information states applications are usually processed within approximately three days, but travellers are recommended to apply at least two weeks before departure to allow adequate time.

Usual Processing Around 3 Days
Recommended Apply At Least 2 Weeks Early
Urgent Service May Be Available
Kenya eTA Charges

Government eTA Charges Depend on the Travel Authorisation Type.

Kenya currently lists different eTA categories and government charges. The standard eTA is currently listed at US$30.

Standard eTA US$30
Transit eTA US$20
Garnet Tourism Assistance From AED 450
eTA Exemptions

Some Travellers Are Exempt From Kenya's eTA Requirement.

Kenya lists specific exemptions, including citizens of East African Partner States and certain other qualifying travellers.

Always check the traveller's passport and status before applying.

Garnet Tourism will review the applicable requirement based on the traveller's nationality and circumstances before preparing the eTA file.

Kenya Travel Assistance

Planning Kenya? Garnet Tourism Can Assist.

Send us your passport nationality, intended travel dates and accommodation details. Garnet Tourism will review your requirements and help organise your Kenya eTA preparation.

Eligibility Travel Requirement Review
Documents Checklist & Preparation
Travel Flights & Hotels Available
Travel Assistance Price

Kenya eTA Assistance Starting From AED 450

Garnet Tourism provides eTA preparation and travel assistance for eligible Kenya travellers.

Garnet Assistance Starting From AED 450
Documents Checklist & Review
Support Travel Guidance
AED 450 is Garnet Tourism's assistance starting price.

Kenya government eTA fees, expedited processing, payment-provider charges, insurance, flights, hotels and other third-party expenses may be separate unless specifically included in your confirmed quotation.

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Good to Know

Kenya eTA Questions

Can Garnet Tourism assist with my Kenya eTA?

Yes. Garnet Tourism can help review the applicable travel requirements, organise your documents and assist with preparing your Kenya eTA information.

How much is Garnet Tourism's Kenya assistance?

Kenya eTA assistance starts from AED 450. Government and other third-party charges may be separate unless included in your quotation.

Is Kenya using visas or eTA for tourists?

Kenya currently uses an Electronic Travel Authorisation system for most foreign visitors who are not exempt.

How long should my passport be valid?

Your passport should remain valid for at least six months after your planned arrival in Kenya and should have at least one blank page.

Do I need a photo?

Yes. The standard application requires a selfie or passport-style photograph.

Do I need a hotel booking?

Yes. Accommodation booking confirmation is included in the standard eTA requirements.

Do I need flight details?

Yes. Your arrival and departure itinerary information forms part of the application.

Do I need UAE bank statements?

The standard official tourist eTA checklist does not list UAE bank statements as a universal requirement for every visitor. Additional documents can still be requested depending on the traveller's circumstances.

Do I need an employer NOC?

An employer NOC is not listed as a universal requirement for every standard tourist eTA. Purpose-specific or individual supporting documents may still apply.

Do children need a Kenya eTA?

Kenya's official guidance states that visitors, including infants and children, require the applicable approved eTA before travel unless exempt.

Can we submit as a family or group?

Kenya allows applicants travelling as a group to begin a group application, but an eTA is still required for each passenger where applicable.

How long is an approved Kenya eTA valid for travel?

The current tourism guidance states that an eTA is valid for travel within 90 days from its date of issuance.

Does the 90-day validity mean I can stay for 90 days?

Not necessarily. The eTA's travel validity and your authorised stay are different. The duration of stay is determined by immigration authorities at entry.

How long does Kenya eTA processing take?

Applications are usually processed in around three days, but Kenya recommends applying at least two weeks before travel.

How much is the standard Kenya government eTA charge?

Kenya currently lists the standard single-entry eTA at US$30. Government charges can change and are separate from Garnet Tourism's assistance fee unless specifically included.

Does every traveller need an eTA?

No. Kenya provides exemptions for certain travellers, including citizens of East African Partner States and other qualifying categories.

Does an approved eTA guarantee entry into Kenya?

No. An eTA authorises travel to Kenya. Final admissibility is determined by the competent Kenyan immigration authorities at the point of entry.

Does Garnet Tourism guarantee approval?

No. Garnet Tourism provides eTA preparation and travel assistance. Final decisions are made solely by the competent Kenyan authorities.

Kenya eTA Disclaimer: Kenya travel authorisation requirements, exemptions, supporting documents and eligibility depend on the traveller's passport nationality, residence, purpose of travel and individual circumstances. Garnet Tourism provides eTA preparation, document checking and travel assistance. Final eTA approval and admission decisions are made solely by the competent Kenyan authorities. An approved Kenya eTA authorises the traveller to travel to Kenya but does not guarantee entry. Final admissibility and the permitted duration of stay are determined by immigration authorities at the point of entry. The advertised AED 450 starting price represents Garnet Tourism's travel-assistance service. Kenya government eTA fees, expedited services, payment charges, insurance, flights, hotels and other third-party expenses may be separate unless specifically included in the confirmed quotation. Garnet Tourism cannot guarantee approval, processing time, boarding or admission into Kenya. Requirements, exemptions, fees and procedures may change.

Kenya Is Calling. Let Garnet Tourism Handle the Travel Preparation.

Send us your passport nationality, intended travel dates and accommodation details. Garnet Tourism will review your requirements and help prepare your Kenya eTA travel file.