Kenya electronic travel authorisation (eTA)
Mandatory pre-travel digital clearance required for international air travelers visiting Nairobi, Maasai Mara, and Mombasa.
Check requirements for your passport
Required documents and information
- Passport bio-page scan (valid at least 6 months past intended arrival)Accepted formats: JPG, PNG or PDF.
- Digital portrait photoUse a front-facing photo on a plain light background.
- Flight details and hotel or safari lodge confirmation in Kenya
Fees and timing
Official fee: US$32.50 + portal processing fee (approx. US$34) — verified on Republic of Kenya Official eTA Portal on 27 Oct 2026.
| Option | Government fee | Base service & options | Total / traveler | Our review time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard review | US$34 | US$59.99 | US$93.99 | Within 6–12 hours |
| Priority review (Optional) | US$34 | US$59.99 base service US$20 optional priority |
US$113.99 | Within 2 hours |
Base service fee excludes government fees, applicable taxes, and other third-party charges. Optional priority review is additional.
Priority review speeds up our preparation and review. Government processing and final issuance remain with the issuing authority.
Common questions
Yes. Kenya replaced its traditional visa system with the mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) for international visitors.
No. OnePassVisa is a private travel document assistance service, not affiliated with the government of Kenya. You can apply directly at Republic of Kenya Official eTA Portal (https://etakenya.go.ke) for the US$34 government fee only.
The official government fee is US$32.50 + portal processing fee (approx. US$34) (verified 27 Oct 2026). Our base service fee is US$59.99 for every visa and travel document. The listed standard total is US$93.99 per traveler, including the government fee shown in the fee breakdown. Optional Priority review (within 2 hours) adds US$20.
Total per travelerUS$93.99View fees
Kenya electronic travel authorisation (eTA)
Optional priority review is additional. Government fees, applicable taxes, and other third-party charges are separate from our US$59.99 base service fee.
Republic of Kenya Official eTA Portal ↗