Visa Entry Requirements

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)

All visitors, including infants and children, who intend to travel to the Republic of Kenya must have an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before the start of their journey, unless exempt.

An approved eTA is permission to travel. Admissibility is determined at the point of entry by immigration officials.

APPLY FOR eTA

Recommended: apply at least 2 weeks before travel to allow sufficient processing time.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Documents Required for All Travellers

Please have the following ready before starting your eTA application:

Valid passport (at least 6 months after your planned arrival date) with at least one blank page
Selfie or passport-type photo
Contact details (email address and phone number)
Arrival and departure itinerary
Accommodation booking confirmation(s)
Payment method (credit/debit card or other supported means)

Processing time is typically about 3 working days, but may take longer in some cases.

ISO KENYA 2026 DELEGATES

Additional Documents (Depending on Purpose)

Based on your country of residence/citizenship and your purpose of visit, the following may also be required:

Conference / Council

Conference invitation/participation letter (ISO Kenya 2026)

Medical

Letter and/or appointment letter from referring doctor/hospital

Employment / Resettlement

Employment contract
Supporting documents for resettlement (where applicable)

Health

Vaccination(s) or test results certificates (where applicable)

WHO IS EXEMPT?

eTA Exemptions (Key Categories)

Some travellers are exempt from obtaining an eTA. Common exemption categories include:

Holders of Kenya Permanent Residence, valid Work Permits and Passes
Persons with passports endorsed with valid Kenya re-entry passes (or written authority in lieu)
Citizens of East African Partner States (Burundi, DRC, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda) for up to 180 days
Passengers in transit who do not leave airport precincts
Crew members listed on official manifests travelling onward
Private aircraft owners stopping only for refuelling and not leaving the airport precincts
Official Laissez-Passer holders (UN, AU, and other listed organisations) on official business
Specific diplomatic/service passport exemptions (as published by immigration rules)

Some exemptions are time-limited (e.g., 90 days or 60 days) depending on nationality and category.

NATIONALITY-BASED EXEMPTIONS

90-Day and 60-Day Exempt Countries

Kenya immigration rules list specific nationalities that may be exempt from eTA for a limited duration, including categories for stays not exceeding 90 days and African countries for stays not exceeding 60 days.

Because these lists are long and may be updated, we recommend checking your status directly on the official portal before travel.

CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY

Note: The official exemptions include time limits and specific passport categories.

NEED HELP?

Official eTA Support Contacts

For assistance regarding your eTA application, contact the official support team:

For ISO Kenya 2026 conference-related documentation (invitation letters, participation confirmation), contact: info@isokenya2026.com.