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title: Kenya visa for citizens of Botswana
description: "Citizens of Botswana don't need a visa for Kenya but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) online before travelling. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: $30. Processing: Up to 3 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Kenya visa for citizens of Botswana

Citizens of Botswana 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://www.etakenya.go.ke

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eTA · Kenya eTA · Tourist (90 days)
- **How to apply:** Electronic travel authorization (online)
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** Up to 3 days
- **Government fee:** $30
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Not required for eTA, but may be requested at border

## How to apply

1. **Visit the official Kenya eTA portal** — Go to https://www.etakenya.go.ke and create an account
2. **Complete the online application form** — Fill in personal, passport, and travel details accurately
3. **Upload required documents** — Upload digital passport photo and passport data page
4. **Pay the eTA fee** — Pay USD 30 via credit/debit card (non-refundable)
5. **Submit application and receive confirmation** — You will receive an email acknowledgment with a reference number
6. **Wait for processing (up to 3 business days)** — Most applications are processed within minutes to 72 hours
7. **Receive eTA approval via email** — Print or save the eTA approval letter to present at immigration

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (biometric, at least 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least 2 blank pages
- **Digital passport photo (recent, white background)** (Identity): JPEG format, max 500KB
- **Email address (for eTA delivery)** (Identity): Must be valid and accessible
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Kenya
- **Hotel booking or accommodation proof** (Travel): First night booking sufficient
- **Travel itinerary (if applicable)** (Travel, optional): Optional but recommended
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from endemic country)** (Supporting, optional): Required only if traveling from/through yellow fever zone

## Proof of funds


No proof of funds required for eTA application, but may be requested at border entry

## Good to know

- Apply only through the official Kenya eTA portal to avoid scams
- eTA is not a visa; it is an electronic travel authorization for tourism/business transit only
- Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity from date of arrival

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application details** — Double-check all entries before submission
- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew passport before applying
- **Criminal record or previous immigration violation** — Disclose any issues honestly; may need to apply for visa instead

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Government fee: $30.

### How long does Kenya visa processing take?

Typically Up to 3 days.

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

Valid passport (biometric, at least 6 months validity); Digital passport photo (recent, white background); Email address (for eTA delivery); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or accommodation proof; Travel itinerary (if applicable); 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://www.etakenya.go.ke

## Sources

- [etakenya.go.ke](https://www.etakenya.go.ke)

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- [Kenya visa for every passport](/visa/kenya)
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