Kenya Visa (eTA) for Georgian Citizens
For tourism, safari, or business visit to Kenya, instead of a "classic visa" you often need an eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation. The key is a correctly completed application, required documents, and a time buffer (as the response is not always instant).
Kenya Visa Types
Select a visa type to learn more about specific requirements, application process, and important information
Tourist eVisa
Visit Kenya for tourism and leisure. 2-7 days processing. Professional visa assistance available.
Visa on Arrival (VOA)
Get your Kenya visa at the airport. eVisa recommended.
Business Visa
Attend business meetings and conferences in Kenya. Fast processing for business travelers.
Work Visa
For employment. Requires job offer and work permit from Department of Immigration.
Study Visa
For studying at Kenyan institutions. Requires acceptance letter and financial proof.
Need help choosing the right visa type? Our expert consultants are here to guide you.
What to know about Kenya's eTA (this is not a "visa")
Kenya's official model is Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) — a document that foreign travellers must apply for before travelling to Kenya. According to the official definition, eTA "largely replaces traditional visa requirements" and simplifies the entry process. Official source: Kenya eTA — FAQs.
Very important clarification: eTA is permission to travel ("permission to travel"), but it is not the final authority for entry into the country. The official page states that admissibility is determined at the entry point. Source: Kenya eTA — General Information.
For Georgian citizens, the practical conclusion is: if you are not in an eTA-exempt category/country list, you must make an eTA application on the official platform and travel only after approval. Official platforms: evisa.go.ke and etakenya.go.ke (FAQ states application must be made only on the official site or official mobile app).
- eTA replaces "traditional visa" for most (official FAQ).
- eTA ≠ entry guarantee — final admissibility decided at border (General Information).
- Application made only on official platform, one per traveller (FAQ).
Who needs eTA and how to find out about exemptions
Kenya's official "General Information" page publishes the eTA-exempt countries list (with 2025 changes) and countries are given in two groups (90 days/60 days). Georgian citizenship is not listed in this list, so as a rule Georgian citizens need eTA. Official source: Kenya eTA — General Information (Exempt persons list; "subject to change" logic applies in practice).
It is important not to confuse "eTA" and "visa": many countries today have ETA/eTA/e-Visa type systems and the names are similar. For comparison see Sri Lanka (ETA) and South Africa (classic Visitor's Visa). The difference is exactly where prior authorisation happens and where the final "entry" decision is made.
For a general overview, see our visa guide.
- Exemptions/exceptions published officially on "General Information" page.
- Georgia not in exemptions list — eTA usually required (official list).
- ETA/eTA/e‑Visa are different — do not rely on the name.
How GetVisa.ge helps you obtain a Kenya eTA
Kenya's eTA sometimes seems like a "simple form", but the reason for refusal/delay is often technical and logical errors: wrong passport data, unclear photo, itinerary/booking mismatch, or incompletely uploaded documents. Our goal is for the application to be clean, consistent, and planned with a time buffer.
- We verify whether you really need eTA (according to official exemptions list).
- We prepare a checklist according to purpose (tourism/business/family visit).
- We verify passport validity and 1:1 data match.
- We help you complete the application correctly and save the PDF/confirmations so you have no problems at departure/arrival.
- We verify exemptions, purpose, and document "logic".
- Technical QA (photo/scan/data) is often decisive.
- We plan timing — officially recommended to apply 2+ weeks in advance.
General Requirements for Kenya Visa
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📄Document Checklist
✅Eligibility & Criteria
📝Age/Financial Notes
Kenya Visa Application Process
Kenya eTA: application process for Georgian citizens
Check exemptions on official list
Check eTA-exempt countries/categories on the "General Information" page. Georgia is not on the list, so eTA is usually required: https://evisa.go.ke/general-information
Prepare documents and photo
Prepare passport (6+ months), selfie/photo, itinerary, accommodation booking and contact information (official checklist).
Complete application on official platform
Complete the application at https://evisa.go.ke/form/apply/start (one eTA per traveller). Enter data 1:1 from passport.
Pay fee and save reference
After payment, save the reference number and receipt; status is checked officially via "Check Status".
Wait for decision and save PDF
Per FAQ, approval/refusal notification comes by email; after approval, PDF must be printed or saved on phone.
Travel only after approval
Officially stated: travel is permitted only after approval; final admissibility is still decided at the entry point.
Tips for Getting Kenya Visa
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Processing Fees
Kenya eTA — normal processing (up to 72 hours)
Source: https://evisa.go.ke/faqs (fees may change)
Kenya eTA — expedited (immediate processing)
Source: https://evisa.go.ke/faqs. Non-refundable: https://www.etakenya.go.ke/terms-and-conditions