Kenya takes visas online

Hippopotamus, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Australians travelling to Kenya can now apply for their visa online as part of new efforts introduced by the Kenyan National Government Department of Immigration Services this week.

As of July 1 2015, travellers can process their visa prior to arrival, which can take around seven working days.

Visitors will then be required to present their printed eVisa upon entry, avoiding any long queues and delays.

This is part of a transition period and visitors will still have the option of obtaining their visa on arrival at all international airports up until the end of August, 2015. For arrivals post September 1 2015, visas will need to be applied for through the online application process.

Single-entry visas (business or tourism) are US$50, while a transit visa (valid for three days) costs US$20 and the East Africa Tourist visa is US$100.

The four-step procedure requires visitors to submit an application form and passport-sized photo.

For more information please visit www.ecitizen.go.ke or www.magicalkenya.com/visit-kenya/visa-information/.

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