Sri Lankan citizens must apply for the Kenya eTA if they wish to visit Kenya for short-term travel purposes, including tourism, family visits, business, official trips, medical care, or transit. The entire process can now be completed online from the comfort of your home.

This guide will take you through the simple steps required to apply for Kenya eTA and help you secure your travel authorisation easily, ensuring a smooth and stress-free trip.

How Many Days in Kenya? eTA Rules You Didn’t Know

Kenya eTA is an electronic travel authorisation thatcomes with the following rules:

Kenya eTA Requirements and Documents

To apply for the Kenya eTA, make sure that you access the following documents:

• A Valid Passport: Your Sri Lankan passport must have a validity of 6 months from the arrival date and have atleast 1 blank page
• Current Passport-sized Photo (clear with a white background. The photograph should be different from the one in your passport)
• A return flight ticket or Flight Itinerary: (A return or onward flight ticket showing all your travel plans)
• Proof of Accommodation in Kenya: (Hotel reservations or an invitation letter from friends/ family)

Cost of the Kenya eTA

The cost of the Kenya eTA typically depends on the type of eTA you are applying for and how urgent you need it to be processed, but you should always confirm the current fee from the Kenya eTA Fee webpage before applying

Urgent Application and Processing Time

Choose one of the following processing methods for your eTA: 

• Standard Processing: (It takes no more than 3-5 Days for the eTA processing and delivery)
• Urgent Processing: (It takes less days 2 - 3 Days to deliver the eTA, an extra fee may be charged)
• Urgent/ Super-Rush Processing: (This is the best option if in hurry, it delivers your eTA within the shortest possible time i.e. 1 - 2 Days, but with a higher fee).

Process to Apply for Kenya eTA

Complete the application process in 10-15 minutes: 

Step 1

Complete the Online Application

Visit the Kenya eTA application webpage and complete the application form using details related to the personal passport and travel information 

Step 2

Documents Upload and Form Submission

You are requested to upload the documents required. Once done, submit the application form. The process is not yet completed

Step 3

Pay the Fee and Get Your eTA in Email

Pay the eTA processing fee safely using a credit or debit card. When your application is accepted and approved, you will receive your eTA via email 

Status Tracking of Kenya eTA

After submission of your application, you will receive a reference number. You can use this reference number along with your passport to Check Kenya eTA Status

Common Reasons for eTA Rejection

The Kenya eTA application can be denied due to any of the following reasons: 

• Incorrect Information: Cross-check all your details, including passport details, to make sure it is accurate.
• Blurred Passport Photo: Your photo should be clear.
• Missing Documents: All the required documents must be uploaded correctly
• Mismatched Travel Purpose: Ensure that your application correctly matches your desired travel aim, whether it's tourism, business, or transit.

What to do in Case the eTA expires?

If you want to stay in the country for more than what Kenya eTA allows, you must apply for its extension before its expiry. But if your eTA has already expired and you are still in the country, then you must leave immediately. Overstaying can lead to extreme repercussions. 

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FAQs

What if I had a previous Kenyan visa denial? What documents are needed for medical travel? What exactly does ‘one blank page’ in my passport mean? Must the credit/debit card used for payment be in the applicant’s name?