For travelers
Kenya eTA documents: the complete checklist
The answer
Verified 30 October 2026What documents do I need for a Kenya eTA?
The documents you need for a Kenya eTA are a passport valid six months beyond arrival with a blank page, a selfie or passport-type photo, contact details, your travel itinerary, an accommodation confirmation and a payment card. Business and family visits need extra documents, such as an invitation letter or your host's ID. Every traveler applies separately.
TL;DR
- Everyone: passport, photo, contact details, itinerary, accommodation, card.
- Business and family visits: an invitation letter, and for family, your host's ID.
- Each traveler, including babies, needs a separate application.
What every traveler needs
| Document | What can go wrong | | --- | --- | | Passport, valid six months after arrival, with a blank page | Validity counted from the wrong date; a cropped or blurred scan | | Selfie or passport-type photo | Shadows, a busy background, a face that's too small (photo guide) | | Contact details: email and phone | A mistyped email, so you never get the result | | Travel itinerary: arrival and departure | No proof of how you'll leave Kenya | | Accommodation confirmation | A booking that doesn't cover every night of your stay | | Payment card | A card that blocks international online payments |
Extra documents by purpose of travel
- Business: an invitation letter from the company or organisation you're visiting.
- Visiting family or friends: an invitation from your host, and a copy of their ID.
- Conferences and events: an invitation letter from the organiser.
- Medical treatment: a referral letter from the hospital.
The portal asks for these depending on the purpose you choose. The walkthrough shows where each one fits in the application.
Before you upload
Use clear scans or photos, with every edge of each page visible. Then check your documents with our checklist before you submit on the official portal.