Yes, a visa is required to travel from Australia to Kenya.
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Do I need a visa for Kenya from Australia?
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Yes. Australian nationals must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) for Kenya, applied for online through the official portal etakenya.go.ke before departure.
Australian travellers cannot board for Kenya without prior authorisation: the country requires an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) through the official portal etakenya.go.ke. The application is made online, from Australia, before the trip. The passport must be valid for at least six months.
Do you need a visa?
Yes, an eTA is required for Australian travellers: it covers short tourist stays in Kenya. The eTA system applies to all visitors and replaces the classic visa. Confirm the validity period and the authorised length of stay on the official portal.
How and where to apply
Go to the official portal etakenya.go.ke, create your file and complete the online form from Australia. You upload a photo and the passport bio page, pay the fee by card and receive the eTA by email. No visit to the Kenya High Commission is needed for a standard tourist stay.
Documents and fees
Prepare a passport valid for at least six months, a recent photo, your accommodation address in Kenya, a return ticket and, depending on your route, a yellow-fever vaccination certificate. The fee must be verified on the official portal at the time of application. Make sure your details match the passport exactly.
Processing and tips
Submit the application several days before departure to cover the processing time. Keep the approved eTA, printed or on your phone, for boarding and arrival checks. Check whether a yellow-fever certificate is required depending on the countries you transit before Kenya.
Common mistakes
Use only the official portal etakenya.go.ke: middleman sites charge unnecessary surcharges. Do not travel without an approved eTA expecting to obtain a visa on arrival. A passport valid for under six months frequently leads to a denied boarding.
Official sources
- Kenya eTA — official government portal
- Directorate of Immigration Services, Kenya
- Smartraveller — Kenya (Australian Government)
Information verified on July 8, 2026.
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Kenya is an East African country renowned for its geographic diversity including savannas, lakes, and mountains like Mount Kenya. It features a dynamic economy with sustained growth of 4.9% in 2025 per the 2026 Budget Policy Statement. The government implements the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda for development.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Kenya from Australia?▾
Yes, an e-visa (electronic visa) is required. It is applied for online before departure and allows a stay of 90 days.
How long can you stay in Kenya?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 90 days.
What other visa types exist for Kenya?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Kenya offers among others: Class D Work Permit, Student Pass, Spouse permit, Class K Retirement permit, Class G Investor permit, Transit visa.
Data verified on 23/07/2026
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