Passengers being cleared under Kenya's new visa-free entry policy using the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on January 11, 2024.
The push by the African Union (AU) for a borderless continent may have prompted Kenya to review its Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system multiple times. This week, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced new changes that exempt more countries from eTA requirements.
Introduced in 2024, the eTA faced criticism from the start - some viewed it as a visa by another name, while others questioned its practicality. The eTA fee is $30/£24 and is valid for 90 days.
