Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Visitors to Kenya, including infants and children, need an approved electronic travel authorisation obtained online before departure; the older e-visa has been mandatory online since 2021. The High Commission only points applicants to the government portals.
Where to apply in Australia
Online only (etakenya.go.ke); the Canberra High Commission does not issue visas over the counter.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Kenya.
How to apply
Apply on etakenya.go.ke before travelling | use the portal's phone support if needed
Documents you need
- Details required on the eTA portal (not listed on the High Commission pages)
Fees and processing time
- Not published on the High Commission pages
Processing time: Not published.
Good to know
eTA introduced by gazette of 2 January 2024. The home page still carries a March 2020 notice suspending visa issuance and walk-ins; it is out of date.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Kenya's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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More services of Kenya in Australia
- Authentication of driver's licence
- Birth certificate application (births abroad) and birth/death record search
- Emergency certificate
- Kenya citizenship and permanent residence
- Kenyan e-passport (new, replacement, damaged, lost)
- Legalisation / authentication of documents
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Transportation of the deceased