All about e-Visa to Kenya

The majority of foreign travelers need a visa to enter Kenya. To facilitate entry for many of them, the Kenyan authorities decided to introduce the possibility of obtaining a Kenyan visa entirely online.

e-Visa to Kenya can be issued for tourism, business, or transit purposes. Eligible applicants can get their visas in a few quick steps that allow them to forget about visiting Embassy or any other diplomatic post.

Kenya e-Visa requires covering the fee of 99 Euro. If you choose the East Africa e-Visa, its cost will be 149 Euro. Please note that East Africa e-Visa enables you to visit Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda!

Apply for your visa at least 3 business days in advance to receive it on time and explore the African land!

Available types of Kenya e-Visa

Kenya offers 3 different types of electronic visas depending on the traveler’s purpose in visiting this African country. Eligible travelers can choose between:

  • Tourist e-Visa: an ideal option for tourists who plan to explore the Kenyan natural beauty and top tourist attractions or visit family and friends residing in Kenya; Tourist e-Visa is issued for 90 days, and its holder can stay in Kenya for up to 3 months.
  • Transit e-Visa: a perfect choice for those who only wish to transit through Kenya on their way to another country; Transit e-Visa is valid only for 72 hours from the planned arrival in Kenya.
  • Business e-Visa: dedicated to business travelers, issued for 90 days and enabling the stay of 3 months in Kenya.

All three visa types mentioned above are issued as single-entry visas, so their holders may enter Kenya only once.

Additionally, those who, apart from Kenya, also wish to visit Rwanda and Uganda can apply for:

  • East Africa e-Visa: a tourist visa that remains valid for 90 days. This multiple-entry visa allows visiting all three East African countries numerous times throughout its validity period.

Kenya e-Visa Application Instruction

1
Fill out the online form: Enter all required personal, travel, and passport details and make sure all the data is correct. Upload the supporting documents.
2
Cover the service fee: Use one of the online payment methods and receive the confirmation number.
3
Go to your email inbox: Check for the confirmation sent to your email address once the payment is processed successfully. Within maximally 3 business days, your approved e-Visa will be delivered in PDF format to your email too!

Should you have any problems or doubts, feel free to contact our support team! You may also use the confirmation number to check on the status of your application at any time.

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Requirements for an e-Visa Kenya

Tourist & East Africa e-Visa

  • Digital copy of bio-data passport page
  • Digital face photo
  • Hotel booking
  • Return ticket

Business e-Visa

  • Digital copy of bio-data passport page
  • Digital face photo
  • Company registration certificate’s copy
  • Inviter or representative staff ID
  • Inviter or representative’s Kenyan ID
  • Inviter or representative’s passport bio-data page
  • Inviter or representative’s passport immigration status page

Transit e-Visa

  • Digital copy of bio-data passport page
  • Digital face photo
  • Hotel booking
  • Return ticket
  • Onward ticket

Important information: Please note that you can apply for the Tourist e-Visa instead of the business one if you travel to Kenya to participate in a business meeting, conference, etc. This way, you will need to upload fewer supporting documents.

FAQ

What is an e-Visa for Kenya?

An electronic travel permit introduced by the Kenyan authorities to facilitate the visa application process for citizens of certain countries.

Who needs an e-Visa for Kenya?

All foreign travelers visiting Kenya need to hold a valid visa. Eligible nationals can apply for the Kenyan visa online using laptops, smartphones, tablets, or PCs connected to the Internet.

What are the documents required for the Kenya e-Visa?

Valid passport (it cannot expire for at least 6 months from the day you plan to travel to Kenya) and a recent photo of your face. Additional documents depend on the visa type.

What is the processing time of the Kenya e-Visa?

The maximum time to process your Kenyan visa application may take up to 3 days (72 hours).

What are the different types of Kenya e-Visas?

You may apply for a tourist, business, or transit Kenya e-Visa. Alternatively, you can apply for the East Africa e-Visa to visit Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda.

What is the cost of an e-Visa to Kenya?

99 Euro for tourist, business, or transit visas; 149 Euro for the East Africa e-Visa.