You need a Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
Always verify with official sources before you travel.
Visa Required
Yes
E-Visa
Yes
On Arrival
No
Insurance
Recommended
Health
Yellow fever certificate if arriving from endemic area
Visa fee
USD 30
Destination at a glance
Capital
Nairobi
Continent
Africa
Currency
Shilling (KES)
Phone code
+254
Language
English
Exchange rate
1 KES = 2.1475 PKR
Currency converter
LivePKR
214.75
USD
0.77
Best Months to Travel
Visa Status & Eligibility
Conditional eligibility
Pakistani passport holders must obtain a Kenya Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) online before travel via etakenya.go.ke — there is no visa-on-arrival option
Application notes
- Pakistani passport holders are not eligible for visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival and must obtain an eTA prior to travel
- Kenya has replaced the traditional visa system with a mandatory Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for all foreign visitors
- Applications must be submitted through the official Republic of Kenya eTA portal
- Submit the eTA application at least two weeks before the intended travel date
- The eTA is mandatory even for transit passengers remaining in the international transit area
- Approval of the eTA does not guarantee entry; immigration officers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport make the final decision
- Ensure all documents are uploaded in the correct digital format as specified on the portal
Application Process
Step 1
Visit the official Republic of Kenya Electronic Travel Authorization portal
Step 2
Create an account and initiate a new application for an eTA
Step 3
Complete the online application form with accurate personal and travel details
Step 4
Upload digital copies of the passport bio-data page and required supporting documents
Step 5
Pay the non-refundable processing fee using a valid credit or debit card
Step 6
Submit the application and monitor the registered email for status notifications
Step 7
Download and print the approved eTA to present to immigration officials at the airport of arrival
Document Checklist
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Application documents
- Valid Pakistani passport bio-data page
- Recent passport-sized digital photograph
- Confirmed flight itinerary
- Proof of accommodation in Kenya
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card)
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA)
- Employer NOC (No Objection Certificate) on company letterhead
- FBR tax return or proof of financial ties to Pakistan
Supporting documents
- Valid Pakistani passport bio-data page
- Recent passport-sized digital photograph
- Confirmed flight itinerary
- Proof of accommodation in Kenya
- CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card)
- FRC (Family Registration Certificate from NADRA)
- Employer NOC (No Objection Certificate) on company letterhead
- FBR tax return or proof of financial ties to Pakistan
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
MedicalProof of polio vaccination may be required for travelers from certain countries
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory if arriving from an endemic country
- Recommended vaccinations include Hepatitis A, Typhoid, and routine immunizations