Kenya eTA for U.S. Citizens
According to the revised Kenya eTA guidelines, all foreign nationals, including U.S. citizens, will obtain a eTA before travelling to Kenya. The government of Kenya has introduced a new, fast-paced, fully online electronic eTA application system. The U.S. nationals are eligible to apply for a Kenya electronic eTA (eTA).
How Can U.S. Citizens Apply for a Kenya Online eTA?
The process of an eTA application is very simple and straightforward. The applicant can complete the process within 5-10 min, from just about anywhere in the world. The eTA application includes basic personal, passport-related, and travel-related questions. Applicants need to refer to their passports to fill out the Keyna ETA application form to avoid any information mismatches, upload the required documents, and pay the ETA fees using a debit or credit card. After the ETA is approved, it is sent to the applicant’s email address. It is essential to take several printed copies of the approved ETA and save its digital copy on the handheld device to show border control officials upon your arrival in Kenya.
What are Kenya eTA Requirements for U.S. Citizens?
All U.S. passport holders should fulfil certain eligibility criteria before applying for a Kenya eTA. Here is a list of Kenya ETA requirements:
- A valid U.S. passport with a minimum of 6 months left in its expiry starting from the date of arrival in Kenya and one blank page.
- A valid and active email address to receive the eTA.
- A recent, coloured, passport-sized digital photograph taken against a white background. The picture must present the applicant’s current appearance and should not be more than three months old.
- An overview of travel itinerary, including proof of hotel accommodation and any other reservations.
- An onward (in case of transit from Kenya) or return ticket to the applicant’s home country.
- A valid debit/credit card to pay the eTA fees.
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Kenya eTA Eligibility:
- United States citizens can apply for a Kenya eTA
- United States citizens can enjoy fast entry using the Kenya eTA program
- Here is information about Kenyan Embassy in Washington
Online eTA Type:
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Purpose of Travel:
U.S. citizens can apply for a Kenya online ETA if their travel purpose is related to tourism, medical treatment, visiting relatives/friends, or business/investment.
Do American Citizens Need Any Vaccinations for Kenya?
There aren’t any mandatory vaccinations for U.S. citizens to visit Kenya. However, if the traveller has recently visited a yellow fever high-risk region, they must present proof of vaccination. They can present the Yellow Fever Certificate when they arrive in Kenya.
As a general rule, all U.S. citizens must possess a Travellers Health Surveillance Form before arriving in Kenya. Moreover, they should get in touch with their physician at least 6 to 10 weeks before their intended date of travel to Kenya to discuss necessary vaccinations depending on their medical history and current situation.
Kenya ETA Application Processing Time:
The Kenya eTA application processing does not take too long. If there aren’t any issues identified in their ETA application, they can expect to receive an approved ETA within 8 - 9 working days. The ETA will arrive in their email inbox.
Kenya eTA Validity?
The Kenya eTA is a single-entry travel permit with a maximum validity of three months. ETA holders can stay in Kenya for up to 90 days. If they require a ETA extension, they need to apply in person by visiting the Immigration Headquarters in Nairobi while staying in Kenya. It is important to note that travellers should apply for ETA extension before their eTA expires. The maximum time for which a Kenya eTA can be extended is up to 90 days.
Can U.S. Citizens Obtain a ETA on Arrival?
The Kenyan government discontinued the ETA on arrival facility from January 1, 2021. Now all foreigners must apply for a eTA before arriving in Kenya.
Embassy Registration for U.S. Citizens
U.S. citizens travelling to Kenya can register with the STEP (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program) system using their eTA application and receive important updates and information from an American consulate or embassy closest to their residence in Kenya.
Kenya Embassy and Consulate in United States of America
Kenyan Consulate General in Los Angeles, United States
Park Mile Plaza, Mezzanine Floor
4801 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010
United States
(+1) (323) 939-2408
(+1) (323) 939-2412
http://www.kenyaconsulatela.com
Kenyan Embassy in Washington, D.C., United States
2249 R Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20008
United States
(+1) 202 387 6101
(+1) 202 462 3829
Kenyan Consulate in New York, United States
866 UN Plaza, Suite 4016
New York, NY 10017
United States
(+1) (212) 421 4741
(+1) (212) 486 1985
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