Do US citizens need a visa for Kenya?

Yes. Because the US is exempted from the Kenya visa, US citizens must obtain an ETA to enter Kenya. Fortunately, Americans now can use an electronic travel authorization to visit Kenya for such purposes as business, tourism, or transit.

The Directorate of Immigration Services has launched the ETA to simplify obtaining an ETA to Kenya. American visitors can get the Kenya ETA online on Kenya Immigration Services website 

The Kenya ETA for US citizens is valid for 90 days from the issued date. There are 03 types of Kenya ETA:

• Tourist ETA: With this type of ETA, US citizens can remain in the country for 90 days from the arrival date.

• Transit ETA: This single-entry ETA allows American nationals to transit through Kenya and have a short trip of fewer than 03 days.

• Business ETA: US nationals are allowed to enter the country once and stay in Kenya within 90 days from the date of entry.

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