Kenya business visa from Pakistan: the eTA
Kenya requires all visitors to hold an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), applied for online before travel. Business visitors add an invitation letter and the Kenyan company’s registration.
Kenya business visa for Pakistani passport holders
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Authorisation | Kenya eTA, applied for online at the official eTA site. |
| Fee | US$30 standard; an expedited option costs more. |
| Processing | About 3 working days (72 hours), and it can take longer, according to the official FAQs. |
| Business documents | Invitation letter from the Kenyan company and a copy of its registration certificate. |
| Validity | Travel within 90 days of issue; the stay is decided at entry. |
| Health | A yellow fever certificate may be needed depending on your route. |
Which route fits your trip
Kenya’s eTA replaced most visas. Applicants fill in the online form, upload a passport bio page, photo, travel itinerary and hotel booking, and for business trips an invitation letter from the Kenyan company and a copy of its registration certificate.
The official FAQs say processing takes about three working days and may take longer, so apply as soon as dates are known. The official fee notice lists US$30 for a standard eTA, with an expedited option at extra cost.
The eTA must be used within 90 days of issue, and the border officer decides the length of stay.
What a strong file usually contains
Every case is different; this is the base list we start from.
- A valid passport with at least six months’ validity and blank pages
- Recent photographs to the official specification
- An employer letter stating your role, the purpose of the trip and who pays
- Company documents, such as registration and tax records
- Personal or company bank statements
- Hotel booking and return or onward ticket
- Invitation letter from the Kenyan company
- Copy of the Kenyan company’s registration certificate
How the application runs
Plan
Confirm dates and check yellow fever needs.
Host documents
The Kenyan company sends an invitation and registration copy.
Apply
Apply and pay on the official eTA site.
Track
We follow the application and answer any requests for more documents.
Travel
Fly with printed copies of the visa and supporting documents.
Why files get refused or returned
Most delays come from documents that do not match each other or the stated purpose of the trip.
- Names, dates or company details that differ between the invitation and the application
- A vague purpose with no company names or dates
- Weak evidence of employment or finances
- Applying too close to the travel date
- Previous overstays or immigration problems
Before you fly and at the border
Check the name, passport number, validity and number of entries as soon as the visa is issued. Carry printed copies of the visa, the invitation and the hotel booking; the border officer decides on entry and the length of stay.
Leave before the permitted stay ends. Overstaying can lead to fines and make future applications harder for you and your company.
Kenya visa questions
How much is the Kenya eTA?
US$30 standard, according to the official fee notice.
How long does it take?
About three working days, and it can take longer.
What does the Kenyan host send?
An invitation letter and a copy of its registration certificate.
How long is the eTA valid?
Travel within 90 days of issue; the stay is decided at entry.
Planning a Kenya business trip?
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