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Implementation of Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) in Kenya

The Government of Kenya implemented the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) system in Kenya, in line with the Directive by H.E the President on Visa Free Regime and the Kenya Gazette Supplement No.1 of January 2, 2024, on Kenya Citizenship and Immigration.

New Digital Portal: https://www.etakenya.go.ke

The new digital portal has been launched, http://www.etakenya.go.ke, to facilitate the seamless identification of travelers to Kenya in advance. This portal replaces the previously operational www.evisa.go.ke platform, effective January 5, 2024.

Important Changes:
Starting January 5, 2024, ALL travelers (with exceptions outlined below) will be required to apply for and pay the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before their journey to Kenya.

**Remarks by His Excellency Dr William Samoei Ruto, PhD., C.G.H., President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces During a joint press conference with President Joe Biden – May 23rd, 2024, White House, Washington D.C.

  1. I thank you most sincerely, Mr. President, for inviting me to make this state visit to the United States. On behalf of the people and government of Kenya, I also take this opportunity to express deep gratitude for the warm welcome we received on arrival, and the excellent hospitality of the American people.
  2. My visit provides us with the opportunity to celebrate 60 years of bilateral relations rooted in shared values of freedom, democracy, rule of law, equality and inclusivity.
  3. My visit takes place at a time when democracy is perceived to be retreating worldwide. The accelerating drift towards regimes indifferent to democratic values is a deep concern to us and I believe it is time the US, working with Kenya, deploys its capabilities and rally like-minded democratic countries to step up the course for democracy.

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