The Government of the Republic of Kenya, has embarked on a process of introducing e-visa application for Kenyan visa applicants as of July 3, 2015.

This applies to foreign nationals who get visa on arrival in Kenya. Citizens of other countries eg Senegal, Cameroon, Mali, Syria, Eritrea etc. will apply for visas in their countries of origin or the ILRI liaison office in Nairobi can apply for them as usual.

For people who usually get a visa on arrival

You need to:

1. Click register on www.ecitizen.go.ke
2. Select Register as a Visitor.
3. Once Logged in, Select Department of Immigration services.
4. Select submit Application.
5. Select Kenyan Visa.
6. Select the type of Visa and read the Instructions Carefully.
7. Fill in the application form.
8. Pay Using visa card, MasterCard and other debit cards.
9. Await approval via email, then download and print the eVisa from your eCitizen account.
10. Present your printed eVisa to the immigration officer at the port of entry.

Disclaimer

1. Visa processing fee is non-refundable.
2. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
3. The possession of an eVisa is not the final Authority to enter The Republic of Kenya.
4. Engaging in any form of business or employment without a requisite permit or pass is an offence.
5. A visa is required prior to entry into The Republic of Kenya.
6. The e-Visa printout must be presented at the port of entry.
7. It should take at least 2 working days to get your eVisa.
8. Each adult visitor to the Republic of Kenya is required to submit evisa applications in their personal ecitizen account. Parents can apply for their children in the parents account.