Kenya eTA requirements for Brazilian citizens in 2024

Kenya attracts an increasing number of tourists each year. The African country saw more than 2 million tourists visit in 2018 – an annual increase of 31.6 percent and over half a million more people than the previous year, including Brazilian nationals – thanks to innovative marketing campaigns and the allure of its numerous natural wonders.

This is thanks to the country's many incredible sights and experiences. From six UNESCO World Heritage Sites to a number of Marine Parks on the Kenyan Coast, the African country has something for everyone.

Brazilian citizens visiting Kenya will require a eTA to enter the country. You can obtain an electronic eTA with your Brazilian passport.

This means that you can apply online for a Kenya eTA, and Kenya Immigration Services website can help you with the application process.

More information about the application process, Kenya eTA requirements for Brazilian citizens, and everything you need to know about obtaining a Kenyan eTA from Brazil can be found below.

1. Kenya eTA for Brazilian citizens

If you're from Brazil, you need a eTA to enter. You can, however, apply for a eTA online rather than visiting an Embassy.

For those planning a trip to Kenya, applying for a eTA is a simple process that can be completed entirely online and takes only 20 minutes.

The Kenya eTA, introduced in 2024, is an electronic eTA that allows you to enter the country in the same way that a consular eTA does, but through an automated system.

The Kenya eTA for Brazilian citizens is a single-entry eTA that grants Brazilian citizens a stay of 90 consecutive days in Kenya.

Once issued, the Kenya eTA is valid for use for 3 months and can be used to travel to Kenya from Brazil at any point within that period.

Why do you need a Kenya eTA for Brazilian citizens?

According to the Kenya eTA policy, Brazilian citizens must apply for the Kenyan eTA if they plan to visit Kenya for short stays for the following reasons:

• Business
• Tourism
• Medical care
• Seeing friends or relatives

Brazilian travelers visiting the country for other reasons (to live, work, or study, for example), or for longer stays than those permitted with an eTA, must apply in person at Kenya Embassy in Brazil

Kenya eTA types for Brazilian citizens:

Consider the length of your trip and whether you want to visit other countries while you're here before selecting the best eTA for you. There are 4 type of Kenya eTA:

• Kenya tourist eTA: If you intend to stay in Kenya for an extended period of time, consider applying for a Tourist eTA.You won't have to worry about your eTA expiring too soon with this eTA. You will have 90 days after arriving in Kenya to travel, visit loved ones, or make new memories.
• Kenya business eTA: Brazilians can apply for a Kenya business eTA if they are visiting Kenya to do business-related activities. The approved Kenya eTA permits citizens of Brazil a stay of up to 90 consecutive days from the arrival date in the country.
• Kenya transit eTA: Travelers from Brazil can stay in Kenya for up to three days with our Transit eTA. It's an excellent choice for a lengthy layover.

2. Kenya eTA requirements for Brazilian citizens:

As you might expect, the online application process is less rigorous than the one required when visiting the Embassy. Nonetheless, you must obtain some documents and information. Here is what you need to provide:

• Valid Brazilian passport – you cannot apply for a Kenya eTA unless you are a passport holder. Furthermore, the passport must be valid for at least 06 months from the date of arrival in Kenya, with a minimum of 02 unused pages for verification.
• A scan of the information page of your passport
• A digital photo of yourself – you need to make sure that the picture is taken recently, with a clear face against a white/plain background.
• A return flight ticket – This is a required document at the immigration checkpoint. This way, you demonstrate that you do not intend to overstay in the country.
• Proof of accommodation – This could be a hotel reservation or an invitation letter from your Kenyan host.
• Travel itinerary – It does not have to include every activity you will partake in while in Kenya. However, it should include at least the cities you intend to visit.
• Business documents (for Business eTA): to get qualified, you need to provide an invitation letter from your company's partner in Kenya, a company COI, and your information card (staff ID/business card).
• E-mail address – the Kenya eTA arrives via e-mail in PDF format, and you have to print it out.

3. Kenya eTA application for Brazilian citizens:

When applying for a Kenya eTA from Brazil, applicants will be asked questions about the information on their passports, such as their first and last names and place of birth, as well as details about their itinerary in Kenya, and information about their arrival and departure date in Kenya.

Those who want to request online travel authorization have plenty of time to fill out the form and double-check their answers. Finally, pay the electronic fee with a credit or debit card.

Travelers will then have to wait for the eTA to be processed. This normally takes three business days, but it can take longer during peak seasons, so applicants should plan ahead.

Note: It is important to note that when arriving at any of the permitted ports of entry, a printed copy of the Kenyan eTA must be presented.

4. Kenya eTA fees for Brazilian citizens:

The total cost will be determined by the type of eTA and how quickly you require the electronic eTA. Kenyaimmigration.org gives you 03 options; keep in mind that the option you choose determines the cost of Kenya eTA . You have the option of selecting one of the following:

• Normal: This is the most expensive option, but it also has the longest processing time. Within 03 business days, you will receive your Kenya eTA.
• Urgent: If you choose this option, things will move more quickly. Your application will be ready in 24 business hours
• Super urgent: this is the most expensive option that kenyaimmigration.org offers, but also the fastest. Your travel document is ready within just 05 business hours.

In addition, we also provide other service packages to help customers have a safe and time-saving trip when coming to Kenya, including Kenya travel insurance, Kenya travel Sim, and Car Pick-up service in Kenya.

Note: Payment of methods – We accept multiple methods of payment. You can use a debit or credit card, American Express, eTA Card, Master Card, or Wire Transfer to the Bank of Cyprus