Kenya

A VISA or an E-Visa 'eta' is REQUIRED for any travel to Kenya.

Gather, complete, and submit the requirements below.

Tourist Visa Requirements

  • Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Kenya, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Kenya.  Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
  • Visa Application Form Online. Please complete online application form, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
  • 2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
  • Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
  • AVS Submission Form (document can be found below). 

Business Visa Requirements

  • Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Kenya, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Kenya.  Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
  • Visa Application Form Online. Please complete online application form, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
  • 2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
  • Business Letter. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of Kenya, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
    • Briefly introduce the applicant and specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant.
    • State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Kenya.
    • Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
    • Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
    • Sample Company Letter of Guarantee
  • Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
  • AVS Submission Form (document can be found below). 

Tourist E-Visa ETA Requirements

  • Passport Copy. A clear scan of the information pages of your valid, signed passport. Copy of passport front cover.
  • Passport-type Photograph. (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background. No glasses are allowed to be worn in the photo.
  • Identity Card. Copy of Identity Card. If visiting a friend/family, please upload the front and back of the Kenyan ID card of the friend or family member as well.
  • Proof of Accommodation. A copy of hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant’s name must be on the reservation.
  • Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant’s name must be on itinerary.
  • AVS Submission Form (document can be found below). 

Business E-Visa ETA Requirements

  • Passport Copy. A clear scan of the information pages of your valid, signed passport. Copy of passport front cover.
  • Passport-type Photograph. (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background. No glasses are allowed to be worn in the photo.
  • Identity Card. Copy of Identity Card. If visiting a friend/family, please upload the front and back of the Kenyan ID card of the friend or family member as well.
  • Proof of Accommodation. A copy of hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant’s name must be on the reservation.
  • Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant’s name must be on itinerary.
  • AVS Submission Form (document can be found below). 

Transit E-Visa Requirements

  • Passport Copy. A clear scan of the information pages of your valid, signed passport. Copy of passport front cover.
  • Passport-type Photograph. (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background. No glasses are allowed to be worn in the photo.
  • Proof of Accommodation. A copy of hotel reservations or other lodgings for the duration of the trip. The applicant’s name must be on the reservation.
  • Itinerary. A copy of round trip tickets or detailed itinerary for the duration of the trip. The applicant’s name must be on itinerary.
  • AVS Submission Form (document can be found below). 
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Instructions

Please send the passport(s) and all completed documents to the address below:

Atlas Visa Services, Inc.
1751 Clarendon Blvd
Arlington, VA 22209

Service Fees

Fee Type Duration Processing Time Consular Fee Service Fee Total Fee
Tourist & Business EVisa eta - SINGLE entry Up to 90 days 3 business days $45 $125 $170
Tourist & Business - MULTIPLE entry 5 YEARS 3 business days $215 $125 $340
Transit E-Visa Single Entry Up to 90 days 3 business days $35 $125 $160

Other Information

FedEx Options

  • $49.50 Fed Ex Letter (Not Including AK +HI – USA ONLY)
  • $85.00 Fed Ex Envelope (First Overnight – Overweight package)
  • $57.50 Fed Ex (Saturday Delivery – USA ONLY)
  • $59.50 FedEx Pak

Embassy Information

http://www.kenyaembassydc.org/

Questions? Need Assistance?

Call us at 703-418-0800

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