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PNR for Kenya visa application

A professional flight reservation document that meets the Department of Immigration Services's requirements for proof of onward travel. Delivered in 5–30 minutes from $14.99.

About Kenya visa applications

Visa authority: Department of Immigration Services

Most common visa type: eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization)

Processing time: 3 business days

Application route: Online eTA portal

eTA required from 2024, replacing visa-free entry. Apply at etakenya.go.ke.

Main airports of arrival

NBO, MBA

Top destinations within Kenya

Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru

Onward-travel-proof requirement

South African passport holders typically enter Kenya without a pre-issued visa. However, airlines enforce strict onward-travel-proof requirements at boarding — a verifiable flight reservation is essential to be allowed on the inbound flight, regardless of visa status.

Visa types for Kenya

Different visa categories have different documentation requirements. Click for type-specific guidance:

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