Proof of Accommodation for Kenya eTA Applications

To meet the Kenya tourist eTA requirements, visitors are required to present a hotel or other accommodation booking confirmation.

Supporting documents including proof of accommodation are uploaded digitally when applying for an Electronic Travel Authorization for Kenya. The process is 100% online.

Travelers often have questions about providing their proof of accommodation when applying for a Kenyan eTA. This page explains:

What Counts as Proof of Accommodation for a Kenya eTA Application?

A booking reservation counts as proof of accommodation for Kenya eTA applications.

Travelers who reserve their hotel or alternative lodging online should save an electronic copy of the reservation message or email. A screenshot of the hotel booking is also accepted.

eTA applicants with a hard copy of the reservation confirmation should scan it or take a photograph.

It is preferable for the reservation to be in English, although other languages are accepted.

Presenting Hotel Reservations as Proof of Travel

The proof of reservation is a mandatory supporting document when applying for a Kenyan eTA.

Travelers upload the hotel booking confirmation in PDF or JPG format when completing the Kenyan eTA application form. Although there are no size restrictions, it is best if the file does not exceed 450kb.

How to submit proof of accommodation for the Kenya eTA application

Kenya eTA applicants should follow these steps to successfully upload their proof of accommodation:

The application process is 100% electronic. Travelers do not need to present paperwork such as proof of travel in person at the embassy.

Kenyan Accommodation Types Accepted as Proof of Travel

Kenya offers tourists accommodation for different kinds of trips and budgets. International travelers visiting Kenya to go on safari in the Maasai Mara may prefer to stay in a lodge close to the wildlife.

Those staying in major cities like Nairobi and Mombasa may opt for luxury hotels, while those staying on the Swahili Coast might prefer to rent a house or apartment.

Reservations at the following types of lodging can be used as proof of accommodation when applying for a Kenyan eTA.

Whichever type of accommodation is selected, travelers must make sure they have valid proof of reservation.

Can You Apply for a Kenya eTA Before Booking Accommodation?

Visitors can get started with their eTA application through this website before booking their accommodation.

Applicants can complete the other parts of the form, providing all the required personal details, passport data, and travel information.

They do not have to upload the supporting documents at this stage. Applicants can return to the form at a later date to upload their supporting documents, including the hotel reservation.

However, Kenya eTA applications will only be approved if valid proof of accommodation is provided.

Advice on Booking Accommodation for the Kenya eTA Application

The most convenient way to book accommodation in Kenya, and obtain the required reservation confirmation, is online.

Guests are generally sent an electronic copy with the details of their stay. This email, or electronic document, can be easily uploaded as proof of accommodation.

Foreigners who book accommodation over the telephone should request a booking confirmation.

It’s possible to apply for an eTA for Kenya several weeks before the trip. Visitors are advised to book accommodation and apply for their eTA as soon as they know their travel plans.

Proof of Lodging if Staying With a Friend or Relative

Travelers who are staying with a friend or relative in Kenya, and therefore do not have an accommodation reservation, must provide their host’s details.

If the host is a Kenyan national, a copy of their ID should be uploaded to the eTA application.

If the host is a foreigner, a copy of the passport’s biographical page should be uploaded to the eTA form.

When visiting a friend or relative, a letter of invitation from the host is also required. This additional supporting document is also uploaded in digital format.

Other Supporting Documents to Apply for a Kenyan eTA

Proof of accommodation is one of the supporting documents required to apply for a Kenyan eTA. Depending on the purpose of visit, foreigners may also need to provide:

Visitors should check the documents required to support their eTA application. In all cases, travelers can get started with their application and add the relevant documents at a later date.