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title: Kenya visa for citizens of Albania
description: "Citizens of Albania don't need a visa for Kenya but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: $32.50. Processing: 3 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Kenya visa for citizens of Albania

Citizens of Albania don't need a visa for Kenya but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://evisa.go.ke/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eTA · Tourist (90 days max stay)
- **How to apply:** Electronic travel authorization (online)
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 3 days
- **Government fee:** $32.50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Proof of sufficient funds (e.g., bank statement with $500 balance) may be requested.

## How to apply

1. **Prepare required documents** — Scan passport, photo, hotel booking, and flight ticket.
2. **Complete online application** — Go to official eTA portal at evisa.go.ke, fill in personal and travel information.
3. **Upload documents** — Upload digital copies of passport, photo, hotel reservation, and flight ticket.
4. **Pay eTA fee** — Pay USD 32.50 (or equivalent) online via credit/debit card.
5. **Submit application** — Review and submit at least 3 days before travel. You may apply up to 90 days in advance.
6. **Receive eTA approval by email** — Processing usually takes 3 business days. Print or save the approval.
7. **Present eTA on arrival** — Show printed or digital eTA along with passport at Kenyan border.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity from date of entry.
- **Digital passport photo** (Identity): Recent passport-sized photo in JPEG format.
- **Proof of hotel reservation (or invitation letter if staying with friends)** (Travel): Confirmation of accommodation for the entire stay.
- **Return flight ticket** (Travel): Confirmed onward or return ticket.
- **Bank statement (last 3 months)** (Financial, optional): May be requested to prove sufficient funds.
- **Invitation letter (if visiting friends/family)** (Supporting, optional): Required only if staying with friends; must include host's details.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if traveling from or through an endemic country.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** $500
- Bank statement (last 3 months)

Proof of sufficient funds may be requested at entry.

## Good to know

- Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- Apply at least 3 days before travel; failure may cause delays.
- Your eTA is valid for a single entry only.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Check passport expiry and renew if needed before applying.
- **Incomplete or incorrect application data** — Double-check all fields match your passport exactly.
- **Missing required documents (e.g., hotel booking or invitation letter)** — Prepare valid accommodation proof and return ticket.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Albania need a visa for Kenya?

Citizens of Albania don't need a visa for Kenya but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Visa type: eTA · Tourist (90 days max stay).

### How long can citizens of Albania stay in Kenya?

Up to 90 days.

### How much does the Kenya visa cost for citizens of Albania?

Government fee: $32.50.

### How long does Kenya visa processing take?

Typically 3 days.

### What documents do citizens of Albania need for Kenya?

Valid passport; Digital passport photo; Proof of hotel reservation (or invitation letter if staying with friends); Return flight ticket; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Bank statement (last 3 months); and 1 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Kenya?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://evisa.go.ke/

## Sources

- [evisa.go.ke](https://evisa.go.ke/)

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