Foreigners visiting Kenya to still apply for visa despite Ruto announcement
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President William Ruto had announced the abolishment of visa requirement for all foreigners visiting Kenya beginning January 2024
President William Ruto had announced the abolishment of visa requirement for all foreigners visiting Kenya beginning January 2024
Despite President William Ruto’s declaration, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has stated that foreign visitors to Kenya must apply for visas as they have in the past.
This will remain the case until the government’s announced modifications to the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system are disseminated, according to a statement released by KCAA on Tuesday.
“All travelers coming to Kenya from countries that require visas shall continue applying for visas in the usual manner until the government communicates the change program to the ETA system,” the Authority said.
It noted that the ETA system is still in the development process and once complete travellers will be informed.
“Following the presidential directive that Kenya will be a visa-free country from January 2024, an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system is in the process of development and implementation. The digital platform will ensure that all travelers to Kenya are identified in advance,” KCAA said.
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The directive comes a few weeks after President William Ruto said that by the beginning of 2024, Kenya will be a visa-free country.
Ruto said that Kenya is the home of humanity, a scientific fact that fills us with pride and underscores our rich heritage.
He declared that as a result, no one from anywhere in the world would have to worry about having to apply for a visa in order to visit Kenya.
“It is with great pleasure, as President of this extraordinary country to make a historic announcement of the decision of the Government of Kenya,” he said.
“Beginning January 2024, Kenya will be a visa-free country,” Ruto said.
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