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Kenya visa for Filipino citizens
Filipino passport holders can visit Kenya with an electronic travel authorisation. Apply online for the eTA before you travel; it's usually processed in 3 days, but apply at least 2 weeks ahead. Passport valid at least 6 months with one blank page; accommodation booking and travel itinerary.
Read at the official source: etakenya.go.ke ↗
Checked 10 November 2026
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How to apply: Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)
For every nationality not exempt under Kenya's 2025 immigration rules.
Where to apply
Apply online on Kenya's official eTA website before you travel. Applications are usually processed in 3 days, with an urgent service available; apply at least 2 weeks ahead. An eTA is permission to travel; admission is decided at the border.
Source: etakenya.go.ke ↗, read 10 November 2026.
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Documents
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Source: etakenya.go.ke ↗, read 10 November 2026.
Fee, validity and stay
| Visa | Valid for | Stay | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| eTA | Set on the eTA | Set at the border | See note |
Fee: Shown on the eTA website when you apply; not stated on its general information page.
Source: etakenya.go.ke ↗, read 10 November 2026.
Processing time
Usually 3 days; an urgent service is available. Apply at least 2 weeks before you travel.
Source: etakenya.go.ke ↗, read 10 November 2026.
Questions
What documents do Filipino citizens need for the Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)?
A passport valid at least 6 months, with at least one blank page; A selfie or passport-type photo; Your email address and phone number; Your travel itinerary (arrival and departure); Your accommodation booking confirmation; A payment card; For some purposes, more: a hospital referral, conference invitation or employment contract.
How long does the Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) take?
Usually 3 days; an urgent service is available. Apply at least 2 weeks before you travel.
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Not travel advice. Rules change and the border officer decides; confirm at Kenya's official sources before you travel. Updated 2026-11-10.