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Kenya visa guide Reviewed Oct 13, 2026 4 min read

What if my travel plans change after receiving my Kenya eTA?

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1 Dates moved

A Kenya eTA allows a stay of up to 3 months, inside the window printed on your approval. New dates inside that window are normally fine. New dates outside it need a fresh application and a fresh US$65–US$95 government fee — allow 5 working days again.

2 Route or entry point changed

Kenya issues a separate transit product, so check you hold the right one: a transit permit and a tourist permit are not interchangeable if your plans now involve a real stay.

3 Trip now involves leaving and coming back

Every Kenya product on offer is single entry, so leaving the country ends the permit. A return leg needs a second application.

4 Trip cancelled entirely

The government fee is tied to the assessment, not to whether you travel, so it is not returned. Nothing needs to be cancelled — an unused permit simply lapses at the end of its window.

5 If you need to reapply

Work through the Kenya eTA requirements checklist, then continue to the application flow. Other questions for this destination are collected in the Kenya eTA FAQ.

United eVisa Services is a private application-support provider, not a government agency. The immigration authority makes the decision.

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Final review

Before you submit

A short check now can prevent avoidable corrections later.

  • Match names, passport numbers, and birth dates exactly.
  • Use clear document images and confirm the requested format.
  • Re-check travel dates and supporting bookings before payment.

Processing times are estimates and immigration authorities make the final decision. Avoid paying twice or resubmitting unchanged information.

Ready for the next step?

Check the route before entering passport details.

Review eligibility and fees first. You can leave before payment if the available route does not fit your trip.

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