A Kenya eTA is a single-entry permit which allows you to stay in the country for a maximum of 90 days.
If you decide to stay in Kenya longer than this, you can apply to extend your eTA at an Immigration Office.
You can extend your Kenya eTA twice, each time for an additional 90 days, giving you a maximum of 180 days.
You can also temporarily leave Kenya and reapply for a new eTA, which is often easier.
How to Apply for a Kenya Tourist eTA Extension
Visitors can extend tourist eTA at an Immigration Office in Kenya. eTA extensions are usually issued on the day, providing applicants have all the required documentation.
Although it’s possible to get a eTA extension from one of the smaller immigration offices (such as Kisumu, Lamu, and Malindi), applicants are normally referred to the 2 main offices in Nairobi (Nyayo House along Uhuru Highway) and Mombasa.
The Nairobi office is considered the most effective in processing extensions.
Kenya eTA extension requirements
Kenya eTA extension applicants need to bring the following:
- Copy of your passport biographical data page
- Copy of the Original eTA endorsement
- Proof of any pending applications for a permit/pass (where applicable)
Can I Apply for a Kenya eTA Extension Online?
To extend your existing eTA, you must go to one of Kenya’s Immigration Offices in person.
An alternative option for eTA holders, especially if you have exhausted the number of extensions, is to leave Kenya and obtain a new eTA online to re-enter the country.
For example, you could cross the border into Rwanda and Uganda and apply from there, then re-enter Kenya through one of the main ports of entry.
How Long Does it Take to Re-apply for a Kenya eTA?
Applications are normally processed within 3 days at most.
This means that travelers might have to stay in the neighboring country for a few days while their application is processed.
What Are the Requirements to Re-apply for a Kenya eTA?
To re-apply for a Kenya eTA you just need to have:
- Valid passport
- 2 passport photos
- Credit or debit card
- Up-to-date email address
It’s also necessary to fill out all the sections of the application form by providing the necessary information.
This may include:
- Specific type of eTA required
- Passport details
- Full names of parents/spouse
- Profession/Occupation
- Contact address in the country of residence (Physical address, telephone, email)
- Proposed Date of entry
- Duration of stay
- Full names and addresses of hotels, places, firms, friends, or relatives to be visited in Kenya
- If you have been previously denied entry into Kenya. If yes, when and reasons.
- Dates and duration of previous visits in Kenya
- If you will be returning to the country of residence
You may also have to indicate if you have ever been convicted of any offense under any system of law. If the answer is yes, you have to detail the offense and penalty
