Kenya Visa for Bangladeshi (2025): eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization), Requirements, Fees, Processing Time

Last updated: September 2025
Author: Bangir Hossian Bablu • Reviewed by: Senior Visa Specialist (Kenya/African)

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Service scope: goFLY specializes in Kenya Tourist/Visit travel authorizations (eTA). We guide business/medical/short private visits. We provide advisory for student/family stays. We do not process Kenya work permits/work visas.

Quick Answers

• From January 2024, Kenya replaced most visas with an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Bangladeshi passport holders must obtain an eTA online before travel.
• Apply only on the official eTA portal (etakenya.go.ke) — no embassy submission for eTA.
• Standard processing is 24–72 hours after complete filing; apply at least 7–10 days before your flight (earlier in peak seasons).
• eTA is single‑use authorization; immigration typically grants up to 90 days on arrival (at their discretion), extendable in Kenya.
• If you remain airside in transit, you generally don’t need eTA. If you must enter Kenya during transit (overnight/terminal change), apply for eTA.
• Yellow fever certificate may be required if you arrive from/transit a risk country — check your full routing.

Kenya eTA — Quick Facts for Bangladeshi Travelers

Note: Searches for “Kenya embassy Bangladesh” are common, but eTA applications are entirely online.

Kenya Tourist/Visit eTA — Requirements for Bangladeshi citizens

Prepare clean, readable digital files before you start:

• Passport: Color scan of biodata page; minimum 6 months validity at entry; at least one blank page.
• Face photo: Color, white/light background, no glasses, per portal spec.
• Travel plan: Return/onward ticket; hotel booking(s) or host address/phone.
• Profile info: Occupation/organization, contact details, next of kin.
• Optional support: Purpose letter; 6‑month bank statements for low travel history profiles.
• Health: Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from/transiting a risk country.

Business/medical short visits:

• Business invitation (company letter with purpose/dates).
• Clinic/hospital letter for treatment.

How to apply for the Kenya eTA (step‑by‑step)

1. Create account: Register on the official portal (https://www.etakenya.go.ke/), verify your email, log in.
2. Choose purpose: Tourism/visit/business/medical/transit as applicable.
3. Fill the form: Personal, passport, and trip details that match your documents and tickets.
4. Upload documents: Face photo, passport scan, flights, hotel/host details.
5. Pay online: Fee is shown in USD at checkout; pay by card (FX/bank/portal charges may apply).
6. Processing: Most eTAs are ready within 24–72 hours; watch email/portal messages.
7. Approval: Download and print the eTA; keep a digital copy on your phone.
8. On arrival: Present eTA, passport, return ticket, hotel/host details; officer grants your permitted stay.

Need us to file and pay on your behalf? Call 01713-289170, 01713-289175.

Kenya eTA cost and payment

• Government fee: Displayed in USD on the portal; subject to policy updates.
• Payment: International card; bank/FX/portal fees may apply.
• Extras: Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
• Agency help: goFLY can file/manage your eTA for a service fee.

For today’s total (fee + FX/portal charges), ask goFLY for a live quote.

Processing time — Kenya eTA

Apply 7–10 days before departure; earlier for holiday seasons.

Validity, stay & extensions

• eTA is a single‑use authorization tied to your trip.
• Immigration at the airport grants your length of stay (often up to 90 days).
• Extensions are possible at Kenyan Immigration (fees apply).
• Overstays incur daily fines — extend in time or depart before your stamp expires.

Photo & document specs (quick reference)

Transit through Kenya (Bangladesh passport)

• Airside transit: Typically no eTA.
• Entering Kenya during transit (overnight/terminal change): Apply for eTA.
• Always confirm with your airline for your exact itinerary.

Avoid refusals — how goFLY de‑risks your file

• We align your ticket, hotel/host details, and dates with your application.
• We ensure photos/scans meet portal specs.
• We advise on credible funds and purpose letters.
• We file early and track your eTA until approval.

Sample Cover Letter (Tourist/Visit)

• To: Kenya eTA Processing (Directorate of Immigration Services)
• Subject: Kenya eTA — Bangladeshi Passport (Tourist/Visit)
• I, [Your Full Name], passport no: [XXXXXXXX], intend to visit Kenya from: [dd/mm/yyyy] to: [dd/mm/yyyy] for tourism/visiting friends/family in [cities]. I will stay at [hotel/host address]. Funding: [Self/Sponsor]; bank statements attached. Employment/Status: [Company/Student/Self‑employed]. Itinerary: Return flights and accommodation confirmations attached. I will depart Kenya on [date]. Kindly consider my application.
• Contact: [Phone], [Email]
• Signature & Date

Long stays & work — information only (not processed by goFLY)

• Long‑stay/student/family/work approvals are managed by Kenyan Immigration and sometimes via Kenyan missions (often New Delhi for Bangladesh residents).
• Work permits are employer‑led with category‑specific requirements and fees.
• For authoritative guidance, consult the Directorate of Immigration Services and the responsible mission.

goFLY — Kenya eTA Specialists for Bangladeshi Travelers

• eTA filing and online payment via the official portal.
• Advisory for business/medical/short private visits.
• Advisory for student/family long‑stay; we do not process work permits.

Call: 01713-289170, 01713-289175 • Email: moc.d1761472135bylfo1761472135g@asi1761472135v1761472135

Related Visa Services (Curated Internal Links)

• Ethiopia Visa from Bangladesh — https://goflybd.com/ethiopia-visa-from-bangladesh/
• Dubai (UAE) Visa from Bangladesh — https://goflybd.com/dubai-visa-from-bangladesh/
• Malaysia Visa from Bangladesh — https://goflybd.com/malaysia-visa-from-bangladesh/
• Singapore Visa from Bangladesh — https://goflybd.com/singapore-visa-from-bangladesh/
• Schengen Visa from Bangladesh — https://goflybd.com/schengen-visa-from-bangladesh/

FAQs — Kenya eTA for Bangladeshi (2025)

Do Bangladeshi citizens still need a Kenya visa?
Kenya now uses an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) for most short stays. Bangladeshi passport holders must apply for eTA online before travel.

How much is the Kenya eTA cost?
The portal shows the fee in USD at checkout; bank/FX/portal charges may apply. Ask goFLY for today’s total cost on your dates.

How long does Kenya eTA processing take?
Most approvals arrive within 24–72 hours after complete filing; allow 7–10 days buffer, especially during peak seasons.

Is a yellow fever certificate required?
If you’re arriving from/transiting a yellow‑fever risk country, you may be asked to show a valid vaccination certificate. Check your full routing and airline guidance.

Do I need eTA for transit?
If you remain airside on a single itinerary, generally no. If you must enter Kenya (overnight or terminal change), apply for eTA.

Is there a Kenya embassy in Bangladesh?
For eTA, no embassy visit is required. For long‑stay/work/student cases, check the Kenyan mission responsible for Bangladesh (often the High Commission in New Delhi).

Can goFLY file the eTA for me?
Yes. We prepare your documents to spec, file on the portal, pay the fee, and deliver your eTA approval PDF.

How long can I stay on eTA?
The officer grants your stay on arrival — commonly up to 90 days — and you can extend at Kenyan Immigration before expiry.

Sources (verify latest before applying)

• Kenya eTA (official): https://www.etakenya.go.ke/
• Directorate of Immigration Services (Kenya): https://immigration.go.ke/
• Kenya Immigration e‑Citizen help: https://www.ecitizen.go.ke/
• Kenya Airways travel info: https://www.kenya-airways.com/

Disclaimer

Kenya’s eTA rules, fees, and processing timelines can change without prior notice. Issuance (authorization, length of stay) and entry decisions are at the sole discretion of Kenyan authorities. Always verify the latest requirements, portal instructions, and health/advisory rules with the official eTA site and your airline before travel. goFLY assists with short‑stay eTA applications and provides advisory for student/family long‑stay routes; we do not process Kenya work permits.