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title: Kenya visa for citizens of Mauritania
description: "Citizens of Mauritania 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: Up to 3 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Kenya visa for citizens of Mauritania

Citizens of Mauritania 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.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Electronic travel authorization (online)
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** Up to 3 days
- **Government fee:** $32.50
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** USD 500 equivalent

## How to apply

1. **Visit the official Kenya eTA portal** — Open the official online platform for electronic travel authorization.
2. **Create an account and start an application** — Register with email and personal details to begin the eTA form.
3. **Complete the application form** — Fill in personal, passport, travel, and accommodation information accurately.
4. **Upload required documents** — Upload scanned passport data page, photo, flight itinerary, and accommodation proof.
5. **Pay the eTA fee** — Pay USD 32.50 using a credit/debit card or supported online payment method.
6. **Submit application and wait for processing** — Submit the form; processing typically takes up to 3 days. You must apply at least 3 days before travel.
7. **Receive eTA approval via email** — A PDF confirmation is sent to your registered email. Print or keep a digital copy.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (biometric data page scan)** (Identity): Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- **Recent passport-sized photograph (digital)** (Identity): White background, front-facing, no glasses.
- **Travel itinerary / flight booking** (Travel): Confirmed round-trip or onward flight reservations.
- **Accommodation proof (hotel booking or invitation letter)** (Travel): Must cover entire stay in Kenya.
- **Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement or sponsorship letter)** (Financial): Equivalent of USD 500 or as specified by immigration.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** USD 500 equivalent
- bank statement
- sponsorship letter
- cash declaration

Applicants may be asked to show proof of sufficient funds upon arrival.

## Good to know

- eTA is valid for a single entry only; if you leave Kenya to other EAC countries you may re-enter under specific conditions.
- Apply at least 3 business days before departure, but no earlier than 90 days before travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or inaccurate application information** — Double-check all fields before submission; ensure names match passport exactly.
- **Insufficient passport validity or missing document** — Passport must be valid for at least 6 months; upload all required documents correctly.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Government fee: $32.50.

### How long does Kenya visa processing take?

Typically Up to 3 days.

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

Valid passport (biometric data page scan); Recent passport-sized photograph (digital); Travel itinerary / flight booking; Accommodation proof (hotel booking or invitation letter); Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement or sponsorship letter).

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