Kenya’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system has been launched following President William Ruto’s directive that the nation will grant visa-free access to travellers from all countries from January.
On January 4, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority said all travellers to the country (apart from citizens of East Africa Community partner states) must now have an eTA before being allowed to enter.
The eTA falls under proposed amendments to The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act.
On the website www.etakenya.go.ke, the listed application requirements for all travellers are:
- Valid passport for at least six months after the planned date of arrival into Kenya with at least one blank page.
- Selfie or passport-type photo.
- Contact information, email address and phone number.
- Details of arrival and departure itinerary.
- Accommodation booking confirmation.
- Credit card, debit card, Apple pay or other means of payment.
All travellers also need to pay a US$30 processing…
