Visa application Kenya

Applying for a visa to enter Kenya is an important step in preparing for your trip that requires precision and attention to detail. There are two main types of visas for entry into Kenya and other East African countries: the East African Tourist Visa (EATV), which also allows you to visit Uganda and Rwanda, and the Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), which is intended for short-term trips to Kenya. Below you will find step-by-step instructions for completing the application form for each visa type, along with the required documents.

With the service from Buch-dein-Visum.de, you will receive up-to-date information and professional support in all phases of the application process. We provide you with convenient application forms and instructions for filling them out quickly and correctly, as well as an application form service.

We have prepared forms and step-by-step instructions to make it easier for you to check your visa folder. You can read the detailed instructions below. To save you time, we also offer an application assistance service.

1. Personal information

To complete the application form, you must provide the following information:

• Surname, surname, first name and middle name.
• Date of birth, place of birth and gender.
• Current nationality and nationality at birth.
• Current place of work (full company name) and marital status.

2. Passport and contact information

This section should include passport information and contact information for:

• Passport number, place and date of issue, and expiration date.
• Current home address and contact phone number.

3. Information about your trip

Please provide the following information about your trip:

• Purpose of the trip (tourism, business trip or visiting relatives).
• Date of entry and duration of stay.
• Number of entries requested (single entry or multiple entries for EATV).
• Port of entry and address of accommodation (hotel or private address).

4 Information about relatives/friends in Kenya

If you plan to stay with relatives or friends, please provide the following information:

• Name and address of the host.

5. Information about fellow travellers

If you are travelling with relatives, please provide their details:

• full name, degree of kinship, date and place of birth.

6. Information about previous trips to Kenya

If you have travelled to Kenya before, please provide the following information:

• Date of last stay, purpose of visit and place of residence.

7. Signature

At the end of the form, please confirm the information with your signature.

EATV visa

The EATV visa is suitable for anyone who wants to visit three countries at once – Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. It allows multiple entries and is valid for 90 days. It can only be issued for tourism and business purposes (business activities are allowed in Uganda).

Basic data required for the application:

• Passport (still valid for at least 6 months).
• Photo of the applicant.
• Contact details and home address.
• Documents confirming the purpose of the trip (in the case of business activity - invitation from the company).
• Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if entering via Uganda).

eTA authorisation

The eTA is only required for short-term stays in Kenya and is issued for tourist travellers. Important to note:

• Fill out the application form online and provide all travel details, including entry and exit dates, contact details in Kenya ia (e.g. hotel) and the purpose of the visit.
• The information regarding the port of entry, passport and contact details must be correct.

Before sending the application form for a visa or residence permit:

1. Überprüfen Sie die eingegebenen Daten auf eventuelle ошибки.
2. Führen Sie eine Kopie des Fragebogens and print it out.
3. Sign the application form, upload it in electronic form and submit it together with the other documents.
4. To complete your application for an EATV or eTA visa, we will provide you with a complete list of required documents and instructions

Basic documents to be submitted along with the application form:

• Colour copy of your passport (photo and data page).
• Biometric photo (up to 500 Kb).
• Invitation from relatives or friends.

If you have any questions about completing the application form or applying for a visa, our experts are always available to make the process as easy and convenient as possible.

Contact us to make your trip to Kenya easy and worry-free!