Kenya eVisa For US Citizens: Application & Requirements 2023

If you're a Green Card holder but not a US citizen, your visa requirement for Kenya will be based on your original nationality.

Some nationalities are exempt from visas, while others might need to apply for an e-Visa or a different type of visa.

The visa free countries for Kenya are:

Barbados, Botswana, Belize, Brunei, Burundi,Cyprus,Dominica,Ethiopia,Fiji Island,Ghana, Grenadines, Grenada,Jamaica,Kiribati,Lesotho,Malaysia, Mauritius, Maldives,Namibia,Papa New Guinea,Nauru, Nevis,Rwanda,Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, St. Kitts, St. Lucia San Marino, St. Vincent, Swaziland,Tanzania, The Bahamas, The Gambia Trinidad, Tonga, Tobago, Tuvalu,Uganda,Vanuatu,Zambia and Zimbabwe.

To apply for your Kenya visa on Atlys you only require the following documents:

Passport: A copy of your passport bio page.

Passport Photo: You'll need to take or upload a passport photo on the Atlys app.

Travel Insurance: You need travel insurance - Atlys can assist you in getting the correct insurance.

Getting started with Atlys is straightforward and user-friendly. Just follow these detailed steps:

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Begin by downloading the Atlys app from your preferred app store.

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Once installed, open the app and choose your travel destination from the list provided.

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Then, use the app's scanning feature to capture clear images of your necessary travel documents.

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After ensuring all details are correct, proceed to submit your application through the app.

After confirming your payment, we evaluate your Kenya visa application and forward it to the official agencies for further processing.

After sending in your Kenya visa application, monitor its progress using the Atlys app with these steps:

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Download the Atlys app if you haven't.

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Sign in to your account.

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Navigate to "My Documents" to locate your visa details.

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Select your visa to view its latest status.

Once your visa gets the green light, Atlys will send you an electronic version via email. Additionally, a copy will be accessible under the "My Documents" tab in the Atlys app.

Essential Document Checklist:

A passport or travel document that's valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond your planned travel date,

A ticket for your return flight,

A scanned page of your passport's personal details,

A recent photograph of yourself.

For Business Trips:

A letter of invitation from the Kenyan company,

The company's official registration.

For Visiting Relatives:

An invitation letter from the family member you're visiting,

Identification of the relative you're meeting (This could be an ID card, passport, entry permit, or Alien card).

For Sightseeing and Tourism:

A detailed itinerary listing all the locations you'll be exploring,

Evidence of your stay arrangements, like hotel reservations.

Passport Requirements:

Must be valid for at least six months from your planned entry date into Kenya.

At least one blank page for stamps.

A clear, color scan of the page with your photo and details.

No significant damage or wear.

Information on the e-Visa application should match your current passport.

Visa Photo Size Specifications:

45mm x 35mm.

Plain white or off-white.

Central and clear, covering about 70-80% of the height (approximately 32-36mm from chin to crown).

Neutral with eyes open and mouth closed.

Even lighting without glare or reflections.

These are the Kenya evisa cost:

The Single Entry Visa - $51

The Multiple Entry Visa - $101

The 5yr Multiple Entry Visa - $201

For each Kenya e-Visa Fee, the government has added a $1 service charge and card handling fee.

Once you've completed the Kenya online application, your Kenya visa application will be processed in as little as 48 hours.

Here are the precise Kenya e visa processing times:

Single entry visa: 48 hours.

Multiple entry visa: 10 working days.

5Yr Multiple entry visa: 10 working days.

However, starting your e-Visa application at least 10-15 business days before your intended trip is recommended.