São Tomé and Príncipe 
Kenya Sao Tome and Principe citizens must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for Kenya for tourism purposes, allowing stays of up to 3 months.
Last verified: 2026-02-06
At a glance
Max stay 90 days
Passport validity Valid passport required with at least 6 months validity
Entry type eVisa
Onward ticket Recommended
Entry requirements
- Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) must be obtained online before travel
- Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance
- eTA fee is USD 32.50
- eTA is good for single entry, but visitors who leave Kenya to other EAC countries may re-enter provided their eTA is still valid
- Proof of reservation at a hotel is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable)
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate required if coming from endemic countries
- Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda
Stay
eTA allows stays up to 3 months.
Passport
Valid passport required with at least 6 months validity
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