Kenya e-Visa for citizens of Norway: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Norway apply online before departure, for stays up to 90 days.
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Official fees from €28.
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Official fee
30-32 USD
Processing time
72 hours
Allowed stay
90 days
Our guide to the Kenya visa from Norway
Norwegian nationals must obtain an electronic travel authorisation (eTA / e-Visa) before travelling to Kenya. It is applied for online, and no entry is allowed without prior approval.
Kenya has replaced its traditional visa with an electronic travel authorisation that every Norwegian visitor must secure before boarding. The whole process is paperless and handled on the official portal, etakenya.go.ke. Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. No Norwegian traveller may enter Kenya without an electronic travel authorisation obtained in advance. This document, known as the eTA, serves as the visa for tourist stays and has replaced the visa formerly issued on arrival at Kenyan airports. It must be approved before you step onto the plane.
How much does an e-visa for Kenya cost from Norway?
30-32 USD
Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.
What does a visa for Kenya really cost?
- Government fee30-32 USD
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for an e-visa for Kenya?
Documents required for an e-visa for Kenya:
- Passport valid 6 months
- Photo
- Accommodation details
Documents & fees
Have ready a passport valid six months beyond arrival, a recent passport photo, proof of accommodation and a return or onward ticket. The exact fee and the validity period are displayed on the official portal at the time of application; check them before paying, as they can change.
How to apply for an e-visa for Kenya from Norway
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How and where to apply
Applications are made exclusively online, through the government portal etakenya.go.ke. The Norwegian applicant creates an account, completes the form, uploads supporting documents and pays the fee by card. There is no need to file a dossier at a Kenyan mission in Norway.
Where do you apply for a visa for Kenya from Norway?
An e-visa for Kenya is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in Norway on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Norway but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for Kenya take?
72 hours
Indicative time, counted from a complete file. Peak season can be longer.
Processing & tips
Submit your application at least one to two weeks before departure to absorb any processing delay. Print the approved eTA and keep a digital copy on your phone. Also check whether a yellow-fever vaccination certificate is required depending on your regional itinerary.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
The most common mistake is relying on a visa on arrival. Beware too of intermediary sites that overcharge: only etakenya.go.ke is official. Finally, an error in the passport number or travel dates can lead to a boarding refusal.
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Other visa types for Kenya
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
- Kenya eTA: official portal
- Directorate of Immigration Services (Kenya)
- Informations voyage du gouvernement norvégien
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
- Regularly check official requirements on the Kenyan government website.
- Allow enough time to request a visa extension if needed.
Online application for Kenya, with no consulate visit.
- Online filing for e-visa and visa-on-arrival destinations
- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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