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Kenya visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Australian citizens do not need a visa for Kenya, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Kenya visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kenya.asn.au
Which Kenya visa?
Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Not set by the eTA; the officer issues a visitor's pass of up to 6 months in total
- Fee
- US$30
- Processing time
- Generally within 3 working days (72 hours); express is processed immediately
For the ETA, Kenya’s official sources give a standard fee of US$30, and applications are made on etakenya.go.ke. Processing time, as Kenya states it: Generally within 3 working days (72 hours); express is processed immediately. Longest stay on the ETA: Not set by the eTA; the officer issues a visitor's pass of up to 6 months in total.
Where to apply in Australia
Kenyan citizens travelling to Australia
KenyaAustralia e-Visa Australia visa for citizens of Kenya
Travel advice for Kenya
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Australian citizens planning a trip to Kenya can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Kenya at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Kenya (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Kenya (updated 19 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in Kenya
Australian citizens may stay in Kenya for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kenya.
How Australian citizens apply
Australian citizens apply for the ETA for Kenya online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Kenyan citizens travelling to Australia
Kenyan citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Australian citizens do not need a visa for Kenya, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in Kenya?
Australian citizens can stay in Kenya for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the Kenya ETA cost?
Kenya’s official sources give a standard fee of US$30 for the ETA. Processing time: Generally within 3 working days (72 hours); express is processed immediately.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Australia?
Kenyan citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
Can Australian citizens enter Kenya visa-free?
No; Australian citizens need an ETA for Kenya.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.