APVI — American Passport & Visa International
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Kenya eTA · For U.S. Passport Holders99% approval rateNo passport shipping

Kenya eTA for U.S. passport holders, reviewed by APVI before submission.

Upload your passport scan, photo, travel details, and required trip information. APVI reviews your Kenya eTA file before submission and emails the approved eTA once issued.

Questions? Speak with an e-Visa specialist: (800) 766-0452

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APVI Fee
$99 per applicant
Flat APVI service fee for Kenya eTA handling.
Government Fee
From $30
Set by the Kenyan authorities, shown separately.
Standard Processing
Up to 72 hours
Three working days for standard Kenya eTA review.
Delivery
Approved eTA emailed to you
Sent to the email address on your order.

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Kenya eTA options

Standard, five-year multi-entry, or expedited.

All three are Electronic Travel Authorizations. The right one depends on how often you travel to Kenya and how soon you need it.

Standard Kenya eTA

From $30Kenyan government fee

The usual authorization for a single trip to Kenya. Valid for travel within 90 days from issuance.

Five-Year Multi-Entry eTA

$185Kenyan government fee

Offered to American nationals who expect to visit Kenya multiple times over five years.

Expedited eTA, where available

+$100Additional Kenyan government charge

Kenya may offer an expedited government option that can be immediate where it is available for your application.

APVI's service fee of $99 per applicant is charged separately from the Kenyan government fee, and both are shown before checkout.

Fees and processing

What you pay, and how long it takes.

APVI's fee and the Kenyan government fee are always shown separately.

APVI service fee: $99

A flat APVI service fee per applicant, separate from the Kenyan government fee.

Government fee from $30

The standard Kenya eTA government fee starts at $30. The five-year multi-entry eTA for American nationals is $185.

Expedited option

Where Kenya offers it, expedited handling carries an additional $100 government charge and may be immediate.

Standard processing

Standard processing may take up to 72 hours, or three working days, from submission.

Online upload process

You upload your passport scan, photo, and travel details. Nothing is mailed and no passport shipping is required.

Reviewed by Kenyan authorities

Eligibility and issuance are decided by the Kenyan government. APVI prepares and reviews your file before submission.

Talk to a specialist

Not sure which visa you need?

A real APVI visa specialist can help you understand destination requirements, visa types, document checklists, processing options, shipping steps, and what happens after you place your order.

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What you need

Everything for your Kenya eTA file.

Gather these before you start. APVI checks each one before submission.

Passport bio page scan

A clear, uncropped color scan of the bio page of a passport with enough remaining validity for your trip to Kenya.

Applicant photo

A recent digital passport-style photo of the applicant, in color, on a plain background.

Travel details

Your intended arrival and departure dates, and your flight details where you have them.

Accommodation or host details

Your hotel booking, lodge reservation, or the name and address of the host you are staying with in Kenya.

Email address and payment

A working email address for delivery of the approved eTA, and payment for the APVI fee and the government fee.

Invitation letter for family travel

An invitation or host letter where your trip type calls for one, for example family visits.

How it works

Five steps, one specialist review.

From your order to the approved eTA in your inbox.

Step 1

Start your Kenya order

Order online and tell APVI how many applicants are traveling and which eTA type you need.

Step 2

Upload passport scan and photo

Upload your passport bio page and applicant photo securely.

Step 3

Complete APVI's online form

Plain questions about your trip, travel dates, and where you will stay in Kenya.

Step 4

APVI reviews your file

A specialist checks your Kenya eTA file for preventable errors before submission.

Step 5

Approved eTA emailed

Once the Kenyan authorities issue it, your approved eTA is emailed to you.

Upload only

No physical passport shipping is required.

Your passport stays with you. You upload a color copy of your bio page, an applicant photo, and your travel and accommodation details, and APVI handles the rest online. Nothing is mailed, and nothing is placed in your passport book.

Avoidable problems

Common Kenya eTA mistakes.

These are the errors APVI catches most often before a file is submitted.

Choosing the wrong eTA type for the itinerary, standard when the trip calls for multi-entry

Missing accommodation or host details for the stay in Kenya

No invitation letter supplied where family travel calls for one

Applicant photo is cropped, shadowed, or taken against a busy background

Passport bio page scan is blurry, cut off, or in black and white

Passport does not have enough remaining validity for the travel dates

Travel dates on the application do not match the flight itinerary

Name on the application does not match the passport exactly

Why APVI

Specialist review, a flat fee, no guesswork.

APVI has handled visa and document work for travelers and organizations since 2003.

Flat APVI service fee: $99 per applicant

Human review of your Kenya eTA file before submission

Clear separation of APVI's fee and the Kenyan government fee

A specialist confirms standard versus five-year multi-entry for your trip

Secure document upload

No physical passport shipping required

Approved eTA delivered by email

Trusted since 2003

Customer stories

What APVI clients say about the process.

General visa and document customers. APVI does not publish Kenya eTA reviews it has not received.

"I had one of the most challenging international visa cases due to clerical errors by other parties. APVI triaged, diagnosed, and executed a plan to clean up everything. They left no stone unturned."
Dr. Tom Rifai, MD, verified APVI client
Dr. Tom Rifai, MD
Trustpilot review · 5 stars
"APVI provides exceptional services. Amazing support to process my documents for two countries now. Ibtihal is supportive and kind, making the process an exceptional experience."
Michael Noel, verified APVI client
Michael Noel
Trustpilot review · 5 stars
"Fast, professional and completely on top of the paperwork. They told me exactly what to send and my passport came back with the visa ahead of schedule."
Jim Brigman, verified APVI client
Jim Brigman
Trustpilot review · 5 stars
Frequently asked

Kenya eTA questions

Still unsure which Kenya eTA fits your trip? Call (800) 766-0452 and a specialist will confirm it with you.

Kenya uses an Electronic Travel Authorization rather than a traditional visa. U.S. passport holders apply for the Kenya eTA, where eligible, and APVI reviews the file before it is submitted.
The standard Kenya eTA covers a single trip and is valid for travel within 90 days from issuance. The Five-Year Multi-Entry eTA is offered to American nationals visiting Kenya multiple times over five years, with a Kenyan government fee of $185.
APVI's service fee is $99 per applicant for Kenya eTA handling, separate from the Kenyan government fee.
The standard Kenya eTA government fee starts at $30. The Five-Year Multi-Entry eTA for American nationals is $185. Where an expedited government option is available, it carries an additional $100 charge.
Standard processing may take up to 72 hours, or three working days. Where Kenya offers the expedited government option, it may be immediate. APVI emails your approved eTA as soon as it is issued.
A standard Kenya eTA is valid for travel within 90 days from issuance. The Five-Year Multi-Entry eTA is intended for American nationals traveling to Kenya multiple times over five years.
No. Your passport stays with you. You upload a color copy of your passport bio page instead, and nothing is placed in your passport book.
Carry a printed copy of the approved eTA with your travel documents, along with your itinerary and accommodation details.
Yes. Call (800) 766-0452 and an APVI e-Visa specialist will walk through your Kenya eTA application with you.
Kenya eTA Services

Start your Kenya eTA with APVI.

Upload your documents, complete a simple online application, and let a specialist review your Kenya file before it is submitted. The Kenyan government fee is shown separately before checkout.

Roles and responsibilities

What APVI Does and What the Issuing Authority Does

APVI helps manage the process. The embassy, consulate, or government portal issues the visa.

What APVI does

  • Reviews forms, photos, supporting documents, and the service path
  • Checks requirements against the destination and visa category
  • Provides clear next-step and shipping instructions
  • Handles courier submission and pickup where eligible
  • Provides status updates and human support

What the issuing authority does

  • Reviews and adjudicates the visa application
  • Determines whether the visa is approved and issued
  • Sets government, embassy, and consular fees
  • Controls processing times and appointment availability
  • Issues the visa or electronic travel authorization

APVI is a private visa services company, not an embassy, consulate, or government agency. You may apply directly without using APVI.

Before you order

Who We Are and What That Means for You

No. APVI is a private visa and travel document services company. APVI is not an embassy, a consulate, or a government agency, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government.
APVI is an optional private service. An APVI Specialist reviews your forms, photos and supporting documents against the destination and visa category before submission, gives you clear next steps and shipping instructions, handles courier submission and pickup where eligible, and keeps you updated with human support. Approval stays with the embassy, consulate or government that issues the visa.
No. Government, embassy, and consular fees are shown separately from APVI service fees. Shipping options are selected in the order form and are not included in the totals shown on this page.
No. Approval, issuance, and processing times are determined by the issuing authority. APVI helps reduce preventable document mistakes through specialist review and process guidance.

APVI is a private visa and travel document services company. APVI is not an embassy, a consulate, or a government agency, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government. You may apply directly through the relevant embassy, consulate, or government portal without using APVI. APVI service fees are separate from government, embassy, and consular fees.