Check Kenya ETA/Evisa requirements for Indonesians in 2024

Kenya welcomes over 2 million international visitors each year. Among this group are several Indonesian citizens who can travel with an electronic visa, which is one of the simplest and most convenient ways to enter Kenyan territory.

The Kenyan Authorities have recently changed their entry requirements. Previously, you would have been required to apply for an e-visa before arrival. They have now replaced this with an ETA, which still needs to be applied for before you arrive in the country.

All eligible Indonesian travelers must do is meet certain conditions and prerequisites before completing an online form and paying a small processing fee.

Read on to learn about the Kenya ETA (previously the eVisa) for Indonesians, as well as the entry requirements, and application process

1. What is the Kenya eTA (previously the eVisa) for Indonesians:

Indonesia is one of the nationalities that are part of the eligible group of countries that can apply for an online Kenyan eTA

Most persons coming to Kenya (including visa-free nationalities) must apply for entrance authorization using the new Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) site prior to arrival, and an entry visa is no longer necessary. Individuals must apply for Electronic Travel Authorization through Kenya immigration services and pay the ETA fee at least three days before traveling. The Kenya ETA requirement also applies to visa-free nationalities and minors under the age of 16, who were previously exempt from the need to obtain an entry visa.

The Kenya eTA, introduced in 2024, is a type of electronic eTA that allows you to travel to Kenya. It allows Indonesian to travel to the Republic of Kenya for short-term stays for tourism, business, and medical purposes.

The Kenya eTA for Indonesians allows a maximum stay of 90 consecutive days in the country. Indonesian travelers can use the eTA for a single entry to Kenya.

Travelers from Indonesia who wish to visit the country for other reasons will need to contact at Kenya Embassy in Indonesia

Kenya eTA types for Indonesian:

Before you get your Kenya e-visa, decide how long you want to spend in Kenya, and then apply for the one that fits your itinerary.

There are 4 main types of visas for Indonesians traveling to Kenya:

• Kenya transit e-visa: If you’re only in transit in Kenya, you can apply for this visa. It allows you to stay in Kenya within 03 days and allows a single entry.
• Kenya tourist visa: This visa is available if you’re traveling for tourism. With this e-visa type, you can stay in Kenya for a maximum of 90 days.
• Kenya business visa: This visa is available if you’re entering for business purposes. This e-visa type allows you to stay in Kenya for up to 90 days, and it provides a single entry to Uganda.
• Kenya East Africa Visa: This is a joint tourist visa that entitles holders to travel to and within the Republic of Kenya, Republic of Rwanda, and the Republic of Uganda for the purpose of tourism. This visa allows you to stay in Kenya for a maximum of 90 days, and it allows multiple entries to Kenya and 02 countries remaining.

2. Kenya eTA (previously the eVisa) requirements for Indonesian citizens:

The application process for a Kenya visa waiver from Indonesia is simple and straightforward. Specific information and documents are required when submitting, so it's a good idea to have the following on hand before starting the application process:

• An Indonesian passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of travel, and at least one blank page to allow border officials to add a stamp if necessary.
• A scanned copy of your passport biographical page and a portrait photo of yourself in any version as proof of identity.
• Flight ticket/round-trip ticket (for transit and East Africa eTA): you will be asked to provide your flight bookings confirmation if you want to apply for these 02 types of eTA.
• Business-related documents: you need the following documents to apply for a Kenya business eTA: the invitation letter from your business partner in Kenya, COI provided by your company, your business/Staff card.
• A valid email address to receive your eTA result.

It is recommended that Indonesian travelers carefully review the Kenya entry requirements before beginning the online application, as there are a few different prerequisites depending on the type of online travel permit: some additional conditions are required when applying for a business eTA to Kenya or a travel permit to visit family.

3. How to apply for a Kenya visa waiver from Indonesia:

After a thorough review of the online eTA requirements, Indonesian travelers who wish to apply for this travel permit should continue to fill out and submit their Kenya eTA application form. The form is quick and straightforward to complete.

Travelers can get a Kenya visa waiver for Indonesian in 3 steps

• Step 1: Fill out the Kenya eTA form
• Step 2: Pay the Kenya processing fee
• Step 3: Print out Kenya eTA

Read more: How to get a Kenya online eTA

When filling out the online form, make sure the information you enter is correct and matches the information on your passport.

Missing or incorrect information can cause delays or even application rejection. As a result, applicants from Indonesia should double-check their answers on the Kenya eTA application form before submitting it.

The approval of Kenya's eTA can take up to 2-3 days, but applicants from Indonesia should allow for more time due to the possibility of unexpectedly busy periods. In most cases, the processing time is so short that applicants do not need to check the Kenyan eTA status; however, this is possible.

Once approved, the electronic eTA to Kenya will be sent to the Indonesian applicant's email address, at which point travelers should print a copy of the eTA to bring with them to Kenya. When entering the country, border officials may ask to see it.

4. Kenya eTA (previously the eVisa) fees for Indonesian nationals:

There are two types of Kenya eTA fees that travelers have to pay to get Kenya eTA, including Kenya eTA service fee and Kenya Government fee.

Applicants pay the Kenya eTA fees securely online using a debit or credit card, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or PayPal. 

In addition, we recommend that you should buy Travel Insurance. Kenya travel insurance is a customized health insurance policy that provides coverage for expenses incurred as a result of a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.

For the application for a Kenya visa waiver for Indonesian citizens, you can choose from the three customized options for the processing fee

• Normal: this is a basic service that can help you get your document in 03 Business Days
• Urgent: You receive your Kenya eTA within 24 hours by using this type of service.
• Super Urgent: in case you need your eTA as fast as possible, you can select this option, and your eTA will be done within 5 business hours.

Payment method: you can choose between electronic payment (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, or Paypal) and wire transfer (HSBC direct bank transfer).

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 Sim, and Car Pick-up service in Kenya.