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title: Kenya visa for citizens of Italy
description: "Citizens of Italy 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 Italy

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

*Verified · last checked 2026-08-16. 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 · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Electronic travel authorization (online)
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple 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:** Not explicitly mentioned

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Have passport (valid 6+ months), photo, flight info, and accommodation proof ready
2. **Visit the eTA portal** — Go to https://www.etakenya.go.ke
3. **Complete online application** — Fill in personal, passport, and travel details
4. **Upload documents** — Upload digital copies of required photo, passport page, and accommodation proof
5. **Pay the fee** — Pay USD 32.50 by credit/debit card
6. **Submit and wait for approval** — Processing takes at least 3 business days
7. **Receive eTA** — Approval is sent by email – print or save a copy for travel
8. **Travel to Kenya** — Present the eTA along with passport on arrival

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
- **Recent passport-sized photograph** (Identity): Digital photo meeting ICAO standards
- **Proof of hotel reservation** (Travel): Confirmed hotel booking for entire stay
- **Invitation letter (if staying with friends/family)** (Supporting, optional): Required if not staying at a hotel
- **Flight itinerary** (Travel): Confirmed return or onward ticket
- **Bank statements or proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested to show financial means
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required if traveling from an endemic country

## Proof of funds

- bank statements

Proof of funds is not always required but may be requested as supporting evidence

## Good to know

- Apply at least 3 days before departure but no more than 90 days in advance
- Passport must have at least one blank page for entry stamp

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application data** — Double-check all personal details exactly as on passport
- **Lack of valid return/onward ticket** — Ensure you have a confirmed flight out of Kenya
- **Insufficient passport validity** — Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival
- **No valid hotel reservation** — Book accommodation before applying or provide an invitation letter

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Government fee: $32.50.

### How long does Kenya visa processing take?

Typically 3 days.

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

Valid passport; Recent passport-sized photograph; Proof of hotel reservation; Flight itinerary; Invitation letter (if staying with friends/family); Bank statements or proof of sufficient funds; 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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