Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)for 🇿🇦 South African citizens travelling to 🇰🇪 Kenya
South African passport holders do not require a visa to enter Kenya. You may travel directly without any advance application or prior approval. You may stay up to 90 days per entry.
Apply Now — Official Portal ↗📋Required Documents6
- ✓Passport-size photograph (white background)
- ✓Bank statement showing sufficient funds
- ✓Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation
- ✓Travel insurance covering Kenya stay
- ✓Return or onward flight ticket
- ✓Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity beyond intended stay)
ℹ️What to Expect
As a South African passport holder, you can enter Kenya without applying for a visa in advance. Present your valid passport at the port of entry and confirm your intended stay is within up to 90 days. Border officers may ask for proof of onward travel, sufficient funds, and accommodation details. Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before booking travel.
📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)
- ○Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Conditional — required if arriving from a yellow fever endemic country (if applicable)
🌐Why South African passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya
South African passport holders can enter Kenya without a visa because of an existing bilateral visa-waiver agreement or diplomatic arrangement between the two countries. This means South African citizens benefit from streamlined entry and do not need to apply in advance — a valid passport is sufficient at the border.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal