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General Information

The Ministry of Interior and National Administration, State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services, Directorate of Immigration Services has developed and is operating the Republic of Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA).

Kenya eTA is a semi-automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to Kenya. An eTA offers permission to travel and is authorised by the Government of the Republic of Kenya. The possession of an eTA is not the final authority to enter the Republic of Kenya. Admissibility will be determined at the point of entry.

The eTA application collects biographic information and answers to eligibility questions from the traveller. eTA applications for Kenya should be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to travel to ensure adequate time for processing. Travellers can submit their applications up to 3 months prior to travel. It is highly recommended that travellers apply as soon as they have booked their accommodations and transport tickets.

Persons who are exempt from obtaining the Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)

Holders of valid Kenya Passports or one-way Emergency Certificate issued by Kenya Missions abroad.
Holders of Kenya Permanent Residence, valid Work Permits and Passes.
Holders of valid United Nation Conventional Travel Document issued by the Government of Kenya.
Members of the Diplomatic Missions and International Organizations Accredited to Kenya.
Citizens of the East African Partner States; These countries include Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. (Exempted for Six (6) months)
All passengers in transit through Kenya arriving and leaving by the same aircraft or transferring to another aircraft and who do not leave the precincts of Airports in Kenya.
All passengers arriving and leaving by the same ship, and who do not leave the ship.
Members of crew of any ship, aircraft, train, vehicle or carrier; whose name and particulars are included in the crew manifest of the ship, aircraft, train, vehicle or carrier; and who is proceeding in such ship, aircraft, train, vehicle or carrier to a destination outside Kenya.
Owners of private aircraft stopping over for refuelling in Kenya and who do not leave the precincts of the airport.

Each eligible traveller is required to apply for an eTA before starting travel. It is mandatory to use the Government’s official website to submit your application. Applications submitted via third party websites will be automatically denied. For children under the age of 18, the legal guardian, parent or accompanying adult is responsible for filling the application.

Benefits of Kenya eTA system

Kenya eTA enables travellers to submit all relevant information and documentation from the comfort of their homes before starting their trip. Travellers can enjoy peace of mind knowing that they meet the requirements for travel to Kenya.
Travellers do not need to fill out forms on the plane or upon arrival.
Transport carriers can easily verify that travellers have been authorised to travel by the Government of the Republic of Kenya and are in possession of an approved eTA.
Kenya eTA will improve arrival processes into the Republic of Kenya by reducing the queues on arrival for health, customs, and immigration inspections.
Kenya eTA supports the efforts of the Republic of Kenya to digitise its government processes.

If you expect to travel to Kenya regularly or have multiple trips planned, we highly encourage you to download the “Kenya Travel Authorisation” mobile app that will available in soon. You will be able to securely save your travel documents and profile on your phone which can be reused for future travel.

Privacy Policy

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Definitions

Applicable Privacy Laws: All relevant data protection and privacy laws, including those of the Republic of Kenya and other regulatory requirements applicable to our operations.

Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable living individual (data subject).

Privacy Authorities: The relevant supervisory authority responsible for privacy or data protection matters overseeing compliance with applicable Privacy Laws.

Processing: Any operation or set of operations performed on personal data, including collection, recording, organisation, storage, adaptation, alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure, making available, alignment, combination, restriction, erasure, and destruction.

Controller: applykenyaevisa.com, the entity responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing personal data on this website.

Processor: Entity engaged by applykenyaevisa.com to process personal data on our behalf.

Security: We employ technological measures to prevent unauthorised access to the information you provide. Our website operates under strict controls to ensure the privacy and security of your personal data.

Data Protection Measures

We collect and process personal data in accordance with applicable Privacy Laws and industry standards.
Personal data is collected for specific, legitimate purposes and is not further processed in a manner incompatible with those purposes.
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of personal data, including protection against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

Collecting Information

We collect personal data for the purpose of providing services related to the Kenya eVisa application process. Information collected may include:

Identity Documentation: Photo or scan of identity document, surname, given names, identity document number, expiration date.
Photo: Suitable photo for identity document use.
Contact Information: Phone number, email address, permanent residence.
Trip Information: Expected travel date, airline with supporting documents, flight number, departure airport, arrival airport, address(es) in Kenya with supporting documents.
Additional Information: Additional information may be requested on a case-by-case basis.

Use of Information

Personal data is used solely for processing Kenya eVisa applications in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Kenya.
We do not share personal information with third parties except as required by law or with your explicit consent.
Information submitted through our website is subject to strict privacy provisions and controls to ensure confidentiality and integrity.

Storage of Information

Personal data is stored securely and is retained only for as long as necessary to fullfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.
We have procedures in place to ensure the timely deletion or anonymisation of personal data when it is no longer needed.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data stored on our website.
You may exercise your rights by contacting us using the contact information provided below.

Questions and Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us:

Data Controller: applykenyaevisa.com
Email: info@applykenyaevisa.com

We take privacy and data protection seriously and are committed to addressing any inquiries or complaints in a timely and transparent manner.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on 14/02/2024. Please check back regularly for updates.

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