Kenya waives eTA fees for citizens of some countries
by Pilar Dujan | March 13, 2024
Kenya has recently made some important changes to its visa policy. For starters, foreign citizens no longer need to apply for the visa to Kenya. Now, those traveling for tourism need to obtain the Kenya eTA.
As an added measure to boost its tourist arrivals, Kenya has now decided to waive the eTA fees for certain countries. If you are a citizen of Ethiopia, South Africa, Eritrea, Congo-Brazzaville, Mozambique, Comoros or San Marino, you can apply for the eTA Kenya free of charge.
Even though there are no fees attached, citizens of those countries (and all others) still need to get their travel authorization before arriving in Kenya: it’s part of the mandatory entry requirements for Kenya.
The Ethiopian Ambassador to Kenya met this recent news with gratitude and joy. He issued a statement saying: “My heartfelt thanks and appreciations to the Government of Kenya for its prompt response and kind decision to remove Ethiopian citizens from Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) related electronic payment requirement. We kindly inform our citizens that they can enter Kenya without any requirement for a visa and its related payment, but the requirement to fill out the eTA form online before arrival remains mandatory”.
The eTA is not a visa: it is an electronic travel authorization. It is a single-entry permit, with a 90-day validity. It has a cost of 30 USD/32 EUR. You can apply easily and quickly, and in your own language, on our website.
Pilar Dujan
I’m originally from Argentina, now based in Spain. I’m a writer and Visagov’s Press Officer, which allows me to put my expertise in visa and travel-related matters to the test.
My two roles help me bring forth content that is comprehensive and helpful, always keeping in mind my goal of assisting tourists in putting together the holiday they dream of.
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