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Implementation of Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) in Kenya

The Government of Kenya implemented the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) system in Kenya, in line with the Directive by H.E the President on Visa Free Regime and the Kenya Gazette Supplement No.1 of January 2, 2024, on Kenya Citizenship and Immigration.

New Digital Portal: https://www.etakenya.go.ke

The new digital portal has been launched, http://www.etakenya.go.ke, to facilitate the seamless identification of travelers to Kenya in advance. This portal replaces the previously operational www.evisa.go.ke platform, effective January 5, 2024.

Important Changes:
Starting January 5, 2024, ALL travelers (with exceptions outlined below) will be required to apply for and pay the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before their journey to Kenya.

Read more : https://kenyaembassydc.org/eta/

Are you a returning resident?

Category: Embassy

You are allowed, among other items, one motor vehicle (excluding buses and minibuses) into the country duty free subject to the following conditions: • You must have resided outside Kenya for at least twelve (12) months. • You must have personally owned and used the motor vehicle outside Kenya for at least twelve months. • The motor vehicle must not be older than 8 years. • You must have attained the age of eighteen years. You must not have been granted a similar exemption previously. Exemptions: Items that may be exempted when imported as baggage by a returning resident are: • Wearing apparel • Personal and household effects which were in your personal or household use in your former place of residence