How much does the Kenya eTA cost?

About $30. eTA processing fee, paid on the official etakenya.go.ke portal.

How long does the Kenya eTA take?

Apply at least three days ahead; approvals often arrive within 48 hours.

Up to 90 days. The authorization itself is valid: 90 days from approval, single entry.

Electronic travel authorization · Africa

Kenya replaced its visa with a mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation; every U.S. traveler must be approved before boarding.

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Who needs the Kenya eTA?

All visitors to Kenya, including transit passengers leaving the airport.

Government fee: about $30. eTA processing fee, paid on the official etakenya.go.ke portal.
Typical processing: Apply at least three days ahead; approvals often arrive within 48 hours.
Maximum stay: Up to 90 days.
Passport validity: At least six months beyond arrival.
When to apply: No earlier than three months before travel.

1
Apply at etakenya.go.ke
Upload documents and pay the fee.
2
Download the approval
Carry a printout with your passport.
3
Check health requirements
Yellow fever proof is required when arriving from an endemic country.