To travel to Kenya, all foreign nationals are required to obtain a valid e-visa (Electronic Travel Authorisation, or eTA) prior to departure. It is recommended to monitor the status of your e-visa application regularly to guarantee the validity of your travel arrangements. For convenient access, the VisaFast Kenya e-visa status tracking tool provides real-time visa status checks within two minutes.
Utilizing this tool facilitates verifying visa status regardless of the application channel – including the official government website.
Checking Your Kenya E-Visa Status Online
To monitor the status of your Kenya e-visa application, follow these steps:
Step 1: Enter your passport number, date of birth, and application reference number.
Step 2: Click the ‘Check Status’ button. The system will display one of the following status updates:
Approved: Indicates that your e-visa application has been approved by the Kenyan authorities.
In Process: Indicates that your application is currently being reviewed.
Rejected: Indicates that your e-visa application was not approved by the Kenyan visa authorities.
Invalid Information: Appears if the provided details are incorrect or incomplete.
Key Benefits of Utilizing the VisaFast Kenya e-visa Status Tracking Tool
The VisaFast Kenya e-visa status tracking tool maintains 100% accuracy of visa data through collaboration with Kenyan immigration officials, delivering real-time updates.
This tool empowers applicants to monitor their visa application status conveniently, at any time and from any location, via smartphones or laptops.
Utilizing advanced technologies integrated into the tool, enhanced data protection measures are implemented to secure applicant information and safeguard against unauthorized system access.
Delivery of Approved Kenya e-Visas
Upon approval, your Kenya e-visa will be provided as an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) in PDF format, dispatched for delivery. Travelers can then download and print this document for use during their visit to Kenya.
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Verifying Your Kenya e-Visa or eTA
To verify your Kenya e-Visa or eTA following issuance, please follow these steps:
- Step 1: Access the official Kenyan government eCitizen website.
- Step 2: Within the ‘Select Service’ tab, choose ‘eVisa Application.’
- Step 3: Input your reference or application number for searching.
- Step 4: Upon searching, the eCitizen system will display comprehensive information regarding your e-visa. Compare the data shown with that on your physically obtained e-visa to validate its validity.
My Kenya e-visa status shows “rejected.” What should I do?
If your Kenya visa application status shows “rejected,” understand and address the reasons for rejection before reapplying. Some of the common Kenya visa rejection reasons include:
Incomplete or inaccurate application: Missing or mismatching information on your visa application can often lead to visa rejection.
Invalid passport: Having a passport with a validity of less than six months (at least) from the arrival date in Kenya.
Incorrect photograph: Submitting photos that do not meet the visa photo requirements (e.g., must be clear, unedited, and not older than 6 months) can cause issues.
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What information do I need to check my Kenya visa status?
You will need your passport number, date of birth and reference number to track the visa status on the VisaFast tracking tool.
Can I check the Kenya visa status using my passport number?
Yes, application status for a Kenya e-visa may be monitored using the VisaFast status tracking tool, referencing the applicant’s passport number.
My Kenya e-visa status is still showing "in process." What can I do?
If your Kenya e-visa status remains designated as “in process,” several potential conditions could be in effect.
Within the Standard Processing Duration: Typically, processing for a Kenya e-visa involves a timeframe of approximately three business days. Therefore, it is typical for the status to indicate “in process” during this assessment period.
Extended Processing Instances: Should the status persist “in process” following the initially stated processing timeframe, verify the possibility of received communication. Examine your email’s spam or junk folders for any updates. If no communication is detected, engage with the e-visa support team of the specific application platform utilized to submit your application, providing relevant application details.
Can I check my Kenya visa application status offline?
No, it is impossible to monitor a Kenya visa status independently. The e-visa system operates entirely digitally, continuously supervised directly by the Kenyan immigration department. Embassy or consulate involvement is not part of this procedure.