Visa Updates

Kenya is now the center of East Africa's travel, business, and diplomatic activities. To increase security and expedite border inspections, the Kenyan government implemented the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) system, which requires tourists to get approval online before entering the country. But not everybody requires an eTA.

In a progressive step towards enhancing border security and streamlining international travel, the Kenyan Government introduced the Kenya Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) in January 2024. This initiative replaced the Kenya eVisa, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's commitment to modernizing its immigration processes while ensuring secure and efficient entry for global visitors. Let’s keep reading the article below to get all the necessary details regarding the new Kenya eTA and arrange your trip properly from today

The Kenya Government recently introduced the e-Visa (or electronic visa) that allows citizens of eligible countries to apply for a Kenya e-Visa online. With an eVisa, travelers can enter Kenya for many purposes such as sightseeing, tourism, transit, and business. More than 150 countries in the world can use an e-Visa to travel to Kenya, while 44 countries are visa-exempt, including Mozambique.

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Applicants are required to apply for the e-passport on the e-citizen platform that prompts one to enter identification and residential details of parents, spouse and children where applicable.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has commissioned the construction of a new 55.5 billion Kenya Shillings terminal at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport that will give the airport an extra handling capacity of 20 million passengers annually and enhance its status as a world-class regional hub.

Tourism insiders at the annual World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony are celebrating in Kenya this evening after the winners were revealed at the Safari Park Hotel & Casino in Nairobi.

Kenyan Tourism Board has congratulated its five medal winners at the IAAF World Championships in Moscow. The Kenyan team took home five gold, four silver and three bronze medals, finishing fourth overall.

Miss Tourism Mombasa Babelynn Mukila, who is a deaf model pose with her counterparts from various counties before the flag off to Vihiga county for finals. 09/06/2016. Photo by WILLIS AWANDU