What is the official Kenya eTA website?

The official site is Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), Directorate of Immigration Services, at https://www.etakenya.go.ke/. Or use the official "Kenya Travel Authorisation" mobile app. etakenya.go.ke warns: "eTA applications must be completed only through this official website or the “Kenya Travel Authorisation” official mobile application and must be done for each individual who intends to travel to Kenya."

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Kenya eTA photo: the rules

What the official rules say about the photo for the Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) photo, with the source we checked. Rules read on etakenya.go.ke on 4 November 2026.

Kenya's eTA asks only for a 'Selfie or passport-type photo' and publishes no size, background or file rules, so there is no official standard to check or make a photo against. Take the selfie when the eTA form or the Kenya Travel Authorisation app asks for it.

As published, checked on 4 November 2026. WinPhoto is not affiliated with any government.

Apply directly, and pay only the official fee

We never apply for you: you apply for the Kenya eTA yourself, on the official site.

Open the official site: etakenya.go.ke

Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), Directorate of Immigration Services. Or use the official "Kenya Travel Authorisation" mobile app.

Official fee: From $30 for normal processing; immediate (expedited) processing costs $100 more, as stated on etakenya.go.ke, checked 10 November 2026.

Diplomats pay nothing for a standard eTA. (etakenya.go.ke)

eTA applications must be completed only through this official website or the “Kenya Travel Authorisation” official mobile application and must be done for each individual who intends to travel to Kenya.

From etakenya.go.ke, checked 10 November 2026.

Sites that look official may charge extra for the same form: use only the official site above.

What you need

A passport valid for at least 6 more months, with a blank page
A selfie or a passport-type photo
Your email address and phone number
Your travel itinerary, arrival and departure
Your accommodation booking confirmation
A credit or debit card

Tick as you go: the ticks stay on this page and are not saved.

The steps on the official site

Go to etakenya.go.ke, click "Apply Now" and follow the instructions.
Check that all your data is entered correctly, then submit the application.
Each traveller, children and infants too, needs their own eTA; on a group trip, choose Apply as a Group.
Wait for the email with the decision: travel only once the eTA is approved.

How long it takes: "Processing time is typically three (3) working days, but it may take longer in some cases." (etakenya.go.ke, checked 10 November 2026)

Sources

Official source: etakenya.go.ke, checked on 10 November 2026.

All visitors including infants and children who intend to travel to the Republic of Kenya must have an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before the start of their journey.

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity with at least one blank page)

Selfie or passport-type photo

Contact details (email & phone number)

Travel itinerary (arrival & departure)

Accommodation booking confirmation

Payment method (credit/debit card, etc.)

Processing time is typically three (3) working days, but it may take longer in some cases.

Official source: etakenya.go.ke, checked on 10 November 2026.

Fees vary depending on the type of travel application selected with normal (processing may take up to 72 hours) starting at $30 and expedited (immediate processing) at an addition $100.

If you are a diplomat, you are not required to pay for your standard eTA, but you may wish to pay for a faster service.

The Government of Kenya has made this website available as a secure platform for the purpose of allowing visitors to submit information and apply for an eTA. eTA applications must be completed only through this official website or the “Kenya Travel Authorisation” official mobile application and must be done for each individual who intends to travel to Kenya.

eTA applications must be completed only through this official website or the “Kenya Travel Authorisation” official mobile application and must be done for each individual who intends to travel to Kenya.

Click “Apply Now” and follow the instructions

Make sure that all the data has been entered correctly

An eTA is required for each passenger when travelling as a group. When starting your application, select Apply as a Group.

You are only allowed to travel after your application has been approved by the Government of Kenya.

Applications are generally processed within three (3) business days/72 hours but may take longer depending on the verification processes. For urgent applications, expedited option is available and is processed immediately.

WinPhoto is not affiliated with any government and never applies for anyone. Fees and steps change: check the official site before you pay.

The rules at a glance

For the Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) photo, as the official rules state them.

All the official rules and sources

For: eTA application on etakenya.go.ke or the 'Kenya Travel Authorisation' mobile app.

Official source: www.etakenya.go.ke, checked on 4 November 2026.

Before starting your application, ensure you have the following:

Selfie or passport-type photo

Official source: www.etakenya.go.ke, checked on 4 November 2026.

eTA applications must be completed only through this official website or the “Kenya Travel Authorisation” official mobile application and must be done for each individual who intends to travel to Kenya.

Requirements vary slightly per category, but typically include:

Selfie or passport-type photo

As published, checked on 4 November 2026. WinPhoto is not affiliated with any government. Rules change: check the official page before you apply.

Questions

Do I need to bring a photo for the Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) photo?: Kenya's eTA asks only for a 'Selfie or passport-type photo' and publishes no size, background or file rules, so there is no official standard to check or make a photo against. Take the selfie when the eTA form or the Kenya Travel Authorisation app asks for it. These are the rules as we checked them on 4 November 2026: check the official page before you apply.
What is the official Kenya eTA website?: The official site is Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), Directorate of Immigration Services, at https://www.etakenya.go.ke/. Or use the official "Kenya Travel Authorisation" mobile app. etakenya.go.ke warns: "eTA applications must be completed only through this official website or the “Kenya Travel Authorisation” official mobile application and must be done for each individual who intends to travel to Kenya."
How much does the Kenya eTA cost?: From $30 for normal processing; immediate (expedited) processing costs $100 more, as stated on etakenya.go.ke, checked on 10 November 2026. Diplomats pay nothing for a standard eTA.