What the Kenya visa rules mean for Austria travellers
Austria citizens do not need a full visa for Kenya, but they must obtain an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) online before they fly. An eTA is linked to your passport number and is usually approved within minutes to a few days; airlines check it at check-in, so apply before you book non-refundable travel.
The main option is the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), which costs 30 USD.
Documents to prepare
Whatever your visa status, Kenya applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:
- Passport validity: The eTA portal lists a valid passport (minimum 6 months validity with at least one blank page) among the documents to have before starting an application.
- Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 1 blank page.
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Kenya entry rules compared
Kenya lets 77 passports in without a visa. Austria citizens are treated the same way as Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus. Overall the Austria passport ranks #14 in the world with 123 visa-free destinations.
More travel options
Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Austria passport you can also visit 12 countries in the region without a visa, including Angola, Botswana, Cape Verde, Lesotho, Morocco, Mauritius, Senegal and Sao Tome and Principe.
In the other direction, Kenya citizens need a visa to visit Austria.