Flight itinerary for your Kenya eVisa — done right.
Kenya's standard eVisa is $30 single entry (eTA) — but the East Africa Tourist Visa at $100 covers Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda on a single application, making it better value for any multi-country safari. Either way, the etakenya.go.ke portal requires proof of onward travel before your visa is issued. And if you are timing your trip around the Great Migration (July–October), you want your visa locked in well before the peak season surge.
What you need to know
What is a flight itinerary — and why does Kenya's eVisa portal require one?
Kenya's eVisa portal requires proof of onward or return travel before your visa is approved — meaning you need to show a credible travel document before you have confirmed you are going. This creates a real problem for safari travellers: itineraries across Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda frequently change as lodge availability, park permits, and border schedules shift. Buying non-refundable tickets before your East Africa circuit is finalised puts real money at risk. A flight itinerary from Flightinary solves this: built on live GDS aviation data, formatted for the etakenya.go.ke portal, and delivered instantly — with zero financial exposure and free rescheduling if your dates change.
What a flight itinerary is
A structured travel document showing your complete route into and out of Kenya — including all stopovers, airline names, real IATA flight numbers, and airport codes — generated from live aviation data. It is not a ticket; it is proof of planned travel in the format immigration authorities and consulates expect.
Why not just buy a real ticket?
Kenya's eVisa is straightforward — but safari itineraries frequently change. Booking non-refundable tickets before you finalise your lodge dates, park entries, and cross-border movement between Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda means you may end up rebooking expensive flights. An itinerary from Flightinary gives you flexibility: order it, submit your application, then book real flights once your visa is confirmed.
Does Flightinary's itinerary work for eVisa submissions?
Yes. The Kenya eVisa portal accepts a flight itinerary as proof of onward travel. Flightinary generates itineraries from real-time aviation data with genuine flight numbers, IATA airline codes, and correctly structured route information. The document is formatted for digital upload — exactly what the etakenya.go.ke portal requires.
The process
How to get your Kenya eVisa flight itinerary in 3 steps
From search to a submission-ready document — the entire process takes under 20 minutes.
Search your route
Enter your departure city, your Kenyan destination (Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta, Mombasa Moi International, or another port of entry), and your travel dates. We pull real flights from the GDS including Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, and other carriers serving Nairobi.
2 minutesPlace your order
Pay a small service fee — not a ticket price. Flightinary instantly generates your personalised itinerary with your name, real flight numbers, correct IATA codes, and proper routing, then delivers it in 15 minutes. For multi-country East Africa trips, specify your full circuit — Nairobi (NBO), Entebbe (EBB), or Kigali (KGL) — so your itinerary reflects the actual route Kenya Immigration will see.
15 min deliverySubmit with your eVisa
Upload the itinerary to the Kenya eVisa portal (etakenya.go.ke) alongside your passport scan, photo, accommodation proof, and yellow fever certificate. Processing typically takes 3–5 business days.
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Full document checklist
Everything you need for a Kenya eVisa application
Kenya's online eVisa application is clean and well-structured — but each document upload must be clear and correctly formatted. Work through this checklist before you start the online form, because the portal times out and incomplete sessions require you to restart. Your flight itinerary is the single most commonly missed document among first-time applicants.
Identity & visa form
- Valid passport
Minimum 6 months validity beyond your intended departure from Kenya, with at least 2 blank pages
- Digital passport photo
Recent colour photo, white background, clear face — uploaded as JPEG during the online application
- Scanned passport bio page
Clear, high-resolution scan of your photo page — required for the etakenya.go.ke upload
- Previous visas (if applicable)
Scans of any relevant previous Kenya or East Africa visas may support your application
Travel itinerary
- Flight itineraryWe provide this
Must show inbound flight into Kenya and return or onward flight — real flight numbers and IATA codes required for the eVisa portal upload
- Hotel or lodge booking
Confirmation covering your full stay in Kenya; safari lodge bookings are accepted
- Safari itinerary
If visiting national parks (Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo), a confirmed safari package itinerary strengthens your application
- EAC Visa routing (if applicable)
For the East Africa Tourist Visa, show your full multi-country route — Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda movement plan
Financial proof
- Bank statements
Last 3 months showing sufficient funds for the trip — advisable even though not always strictly required for eVisa
- Proof of sufficient funds
Credit card statements or travel insurance with financial coverage may supplement bank documents
- Sponsorship letter
If a host in Kenya or an employer is funding the trip, include their proof of financial ability
- Safari / tour package payment
Proof of payment for any pre-booked safari or tour packages demonstrates committed spend in Kenya
Ties to home country
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Required if arriving from an endemic country; International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow card) format
- Travel insurance
Covering medical, evacuation, and trip cancellation for the full Kenya stay — strongly recommended for safari travellers
- Employment letter or proof of business
Confirming your position and approved leave; helps demonstrate intent to return home
- Return or onward travel proof
If visiting East Africa as part of a longer trip, show your full routing out of the region
Know your profile
How your nationality affects your Kenya eVisa application
Kenya's eVisa is available to all nationalities since 2021, replacing the previous visa-on-arrival and embassy visa systems. The eVisa has made entry straightforward for most applicants. Citizens of the East African Community (Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan) and some other countries have separate bilateral arrangements. Understanding your position helps you prepare the right documents.
| Passport | Refusal rate | Interview req. | Min. bank balance | Avg. processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳India | ~2% | None | KES 50,000+ | 3–5 business days |
| 🇬🇧UK | ~1% | None | KES 30,000+ | 3–5 business days |
| 🇺🇸USA | ~1% | None | KES 30,000+ | 3–5 business days |
| 🇨🇳China | ~2% | None | KES 40,000+ | 3–5 business days |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | ~4% | None | KES 60,000+ | 3–5 business days |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | ~1% | None | KES 25,000+ | 3–5 business days |
| 🇦🇺Australia | ~1% | None | KES 30,000+ | 3–5 business days |
| 🇩🇪Germany | ~1% | None | KES 25,000+ | 3–5 business days |
🟢 Low refusal rate (under 5%) — Kenya eVisa is accessible to all nationalities
Kenya's eVisa approval rate is high across all nationalities — rejections are almost always due to incomplete documents: missing flight itinerary, unclear passport scan, or insufficient accommodation proof. Resubmit with a complete document pack. A Flightinary itinerary with real flight numbers and IATA codes presents exactly what the etakenya.go.ke system expects.
🟡 Slightly higher scrutiny — Nigeria (~4%), India (~2%)
Ensure your supporting documents — bank statements, hotel bookings, and flight itinerary — are complete and consistent. If you are applying for the East Africa Tourist Visa, make sure your routing clearly shows movement across Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. Inconsistent dates between your itinerary and accommodation bookings are a common cause of follow-up queries.
Application timeline
What happens after you submit your Kenya eVisa application
Standard processing is 3–5 business days from submission of a complete application. Apply at least 2 weeks before travel to allow buffer time, especially if your dates are near a public holiday in Kenya.
Gather your documents and start the online application
Day 0 — Plan aheadGo to etakenya.go.ke and create an account. Have your passport scan, digital photo, flight itinerary, and accommodation confirmation ready before you start — the portal session times out and you will need to re-upload if you pause midway.
Get your flight itinerary from Flightinary
Day 0–1 · Instant deliveryOrder your itinerary to match your planned Kenya dates. It is generated instantly from live GDS aviation data — real airline codes, real flight numbers, correct IATA airports — and delivered in 15 minutes. Covers single-country and multi-country East Africa routing.
⚡ This is where most applicants fail — don't use a fake PDFSubmit your complete eVisa application online
Day 1Upload all documents to etakenya.go.ke: passport scan, photo, flight itinerary, hotel booking, and yellow fever certificate if required. Pay the eVisa fee online ($30 single entry (eTA), $101 multiple entry). You will receive a confirmation email immediately.
Application under review
Days 2–5Kenya eVisa applications are reviewed by the Directorate of Immigration. Most are approved within 3–5 business days. You may receive a request for additional documents; respond promptly to avoid delays. Check your spam folder as communications come by email.
eVisa approved — download and travel
Day 5–7Once approved, download your eVisa approval letter and print a copy to carry with your passport. Present it at the Kenyan port of entry. Immigration officers may verify your return or onward travel — keep your Flightinary itinerary accessible.
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Stay rules — explained
How long can you stay in Kenya?
The Kenya eVisa grants up to 90 days per entry. For visitors planning extended safaris or multi-country East Africa trips, extensions are available at the Department of Immigration's Huduma Centres. The East Africa Tourist Visa covers Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda in one trip — ideal for travellers who plan to cross borders during their safari.
Days maximum stay
Standard eVisa allows up to 90 days per entry. Multiple-entry eVisa ($101) allows multiple visits within the visa validity period.
Days extendable to
Extensions of up to 180 days total are available at a Huduma Centre or the Department of Immigration in Nairobi. Apply before your current eVisa expires.
USD East Africa Tourist Visa
The EAC visa covers Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda for $100 — a single application for multi-country movement within 90 days.
Full visa specification
Kenya eVisa — key facts for 2025–2026
Everything you need to know about the Kenya eVisa at a glance.
- Visa type
- Kenya eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation (replaced eVisa January 2024)
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry
- Single entry fee
- $30 USD (eTA)
- Multiple entry fee
- $50 USD (multiple-entry eTA)
- East Africa Tourist Visa
- $100 USD — covers Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda in one trip
- Application portal
- etakenya.go.ke (official Kenya government portal)
- Processing time
- 3–5 business days standard
- Interview required?
- No
- Biometrics
- Not required for eVisa application
- Entry types
- Single or multiple entry
- Extension available?
- Yes — up to 180 days total at Huduma Centre or Nairobi Immigration Department
- Work permitted?
- No — tourist eVisa does not authorise employment or paid work
- Yellow fever requirement
- Required if arriving from a yellow fever endemic country; International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow card)
- Flight itinerary required?
- Yes — required on the eVisa portal as proof of onward travel
- Itinerary format
- Real flight numbers, IATA airport codes, airline name, correct dates
Common questions
Frequently asked questions — Kenya eVisa flight itinerary
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