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Types of Kenya eTA
🇰🇪 Kenya eTA Types
1. Tourist eTA
- Purpose: Leisure, sightseeing, wildlife safaris, beach vacations.
- Validity: Single-entry, up to 90 days.
- Requirements: Passport (valid ≥6 months), return/onward ticket, proof of accommodation or invitation letter 
2. Business eTA
- Purpose: Meetings, conferences, negotiations (not for paid employment).
- Validity: Single-entry, up to 90 days.
- Requirements: Passport, travel itinerary, proof of accommodation, business invitation letter/company documentation
3. Transit eTA
- Purpose: Leaving the airport for a short stay during a layover.
- Validity: Single-entry, up to 72 hours.
- Requirements: Passport, onward ticket; only required if exiting the transit area 
4. East Africa Tourist eTA (Regional)
- Purpose: Tourism across Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda under a unified permit.
- Validity: Single-entry, typically up to 90 days.
- Requirements: Same as the tourist eTA, with flexibility across East African Community (EAC) border crossings 
🧾 Key Details
- Application Window: Can apply up to 90 days before travel; must be submitted at least 3 days prior 
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Processing Time: Typically 3–5 business days; expedited options available .
Fee: Around USD 32.50–35, varying slightly with processing speed 
Exemptions: Exempt for:
- Citizens and residents of Kenya
- Nationals of EAC countries (Burundi, DRC, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda)
- Official/diplomatic passport holders
- Transit passengers staying inside the airport
📋 Summary Table
| eTA Type | Duration | Purpose | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist eTA | Up to 90 d | Leisure & sightseeing | Passport, ticket, accommodation/invite |
| Business eTA | Up to 90 d | Meetings, conferences, workshops | Plus business invitation/docs |
| Transit eTA | Up to 72 h | Layover if leaving airport precincts | Passport, onward ticket |
| East Africa Tourist eTA | Up to 90 d | Regional tourism (Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda) | Similar to Tourist eTA |
✅ Before You Apply…
- Choose the purpose of your visit (Tourism, Business, Transit, Regional).
- Prepare supporting documents accordingly.
- Apply via the official portal (e.g., etakenya.go.ke).
- Pay the fee and allow 3+ business days for processing (or opt for urgent service).
- Print or download your eTA; present it alongside your travel documents on arrival.