Updated list on required documents for Kenya eVisa
By support@click2visas.com
3 years
If you’re looking for an adventure immersed in ancient culture and peppered with rare natural sights, Kenya is the place to go. Kenya is renowned as the world’s hub for animal safaris and active adventure vacations, and it is a must-see for any wildlife enthusiast. Wow! That sounds great! Don’t delay any further. Apply for your single entry Kenya eVisa with Click2Visas and avail of a 10X advantage in the service charge. Start by checking out the required documents for the travel.
Documents requirements for Kenya visa:
The Kenya eVisa for tourists is as a single entry visa. Can you guess the validity period? 90 days of validity! Isn’t that amazing? Kenya eVisa is only for tourism purposes. Eligible citizens can travel to Kenya for tourism and stay up to 90 consecutively.
Primary documents to get Kenya eVisa:
- A photo scanned color copy of your passport’s first and last pages. Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of travel and have at least three blank pages.
- Color scan of your photo with a white background.
- A confirmed return ticket.
Let’s now see if you will need to carry any further documents based on Nationality.
Tourist travelers must carry the following additional documents for a Kenya eVisa:
- Invoice/a Proof of hotel booking in Kenya.
- Your travel Itinerary to Kenya.
- Proof for sufficient bank balance to cover the stay.
Additional documents to apply for a Kenya eVisa for a minor:
No. But it is advisable to bring a photocopy of the minor’s birth certificate showing both Father and mothers’ full names, date of birth, & Nationality. Then, translate your birth certificate into English.
Medical Documentations:
Yellow fever is a deadly disease that needs attention. Therefore, passengers arriving in Kenya within six days of departure from any yellow fever endemic country should hold (in original) a yellow fever vaccination certificate. Else they may be subjected to be quarantined for 6 (six) days upon arrival in Kenya.
Invitation letter for a Kenya eVisa for tourist:
To apply for Kenya eVisa for tourism, the applicant does not require an invitation letter from any Company/organization. However, you might require documents to attend short-term courses. Therefore, a copy of a letter from the concerned Company/organization, institute, hospital, etc., on its letterhead, is mandatory.
If you are to initiate voluntary work for a short period, get a copy of a letter from the Company/organization concerned on its letterhead.
Ok, I hope things are getting much clear; let’s now move on to the criterion that a Passport/Travel document should hold to get a Kenya eVisa.
Passport criterion to apply for a Kenya eVisa:
The applicant’s passport must have a minimum of six (6) months validity.
You are not eligible if you hold a Diplomatic or Official Passport or Laissez-passer/ international travel document holder. Not eligible for applicants endorsed on Parent’s/Spouse’s Passport. Each person should have a separate Passport.
Separate Passport/Travel document for Minors:
Each individual must have a separate Travel document/Passport.
Ensure that your child’s Passport/Travel document is valid at least for the next 06 (six) months from the arrival date in the Republic of Kenya.
Passport Submission:
To get the Kenya eVisa, the applicant need not submit a Passport/Travel document at the visa application center. Instead, upload the copy of the Passport/Travel document on the Click2Visas.com website to Kenya eVisa.
Photo requirements for a Kenya eVisa application:
For a perfect Kenya eVisa photo, have a look below:
The table below specifies requirements for a Kenya visa on photo for the Kenya eVisa.
| Documents Requirements |
| JPEG: Format. |
| Photo size: 45 mm in (h) height and 35 mm in (w) width |
| The photograph should present a Full face, eyes open, front view, and without spectacles. |
| The frame should limit the entire head from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin. |
| The backdrop should be plain and free of shadows & shall not have a white lining. |
How will I get my Kenya eVisa after approval?
Once the Kenyan government approves your visa application, the Kenya eVisa with “Granted” status will be sent to your registered email address.
Documents you will need on arrival at Kenya Airport.
Of course, you do have to carry documents with you even after arrival they are:
- Applicant should always carry a photocopy of Kenya eVisa along with him/her on the trip.
- Carry all the necessary documents according to requirements for Kenya visa
- Please track and re-confirm that your Kenya eVisa status is shown as ‘GRANTED’ on this website before the commencement of your travel.
- Applicants can track the visa status of their application online by clicking on Visa Status.
Covid-19 certificate:
If you are a first-time visitor after the Covid-19 lockdown, this is for you; kindly know the details to avoid further ado.
On Arrival:
It is mandatory to take another COVID‑19 (PCR) test on arrival at Kenya International airport. If the (PCR) test result shows positive, you need to follow the self-quarantine and follow the Kenya Health Authority guidelines.
You need not provide a Covid-19 (PCR) test negative certificate while submitting your application. However, you must hold the Covid-19 vaccination certificate tested for no more than 72 hours.
Which airports do we need to land with Kenya eVisa?
You can land in the following Airports,
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
- Wilson Airport Nairobi.
- Moi International Airport Mombassa.
- Kisumu International Airport.
- Malindi International Airport.
- Lamu Airport.
- Eldoret International Airport.
- Garissa Airport.
- Lokichogio Airport.
- Isiolo International Airport.
I have some more questions about Kenya eVisa. Where can I find more data?
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