Kenya Visa Status Check
Track your Kenya visa application from the UAE on the official Republic of Kenya — eTA page — what reference you need, what each status means, and how long it normally takes.
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Republic of Kenya — eTA
The link opens etakenya.go.ke — the authority's own domain. We are not affiliated with it and it never charges to view a status.
Can I check my Kenya visa status by passport number?
No. The application is tracked inside the online account you created to apply, or with the application number on your confirmation email. Passport number alone does not retrieve a file.
How to check your Kenya visa status — step by step
- Sign in to the account you used to submit the application; the status appears on the application dashboard.
- Check the email address registered on the account (including spam) — requests for more information arrive there first.
- If a visa is granted electronically, download the grant letter or e-Visa PDF and keep a printed copy for check-in.
What each Kenya visa status means
Channel: Government online account. These are the stages you will actually see, in order.
The application and fee are received.
An immigration officer is assessing the file within the published processing time.
Upload the requested documents inside the account by the deadline shown.
The visa or e-Visa is issued to the account and by email.
A decision letter explains the reason and whether you can reapply.
How long does a Kenya visa take?
For applications from the UAE, processing is typically 3 to 10 working days for an e-Visa, depending on the season. The status page only updates at the fixed points above, so days without change are normal inside that window.
Status hasn't changed?
Compare with the processing time published on the official site before worrying. If the window has passed, use the enquiry form inside the account rather than a generic email.
Still unsure? Message our visa team on WhatsApp — we read these portals every day.
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Kenya visa status — common questions
Can I check my Kenya visa status by passport number?
No. The application is tracked inside the online account you created to apply, or with the application number on your confirmation email. Passport number alone does not retrieve a file.
How long does a Kenya visa take after I apply from the UAE?
Processing is typically 3 to 10 working days for an e-Visa, depending on the season. The status page will not move every day — it only updates at a few fixed points, so a quiet week is normal.
What does "under process" or "in review" mean on the Kenya portal?
An officer has the file and no decision has been made yet. It is not a request for anything from you unless the portal also shows a document request — check the email you registered, including spam.
My Kenya visa status has not changed for two weeks. What should I do?
Compare with the processing time published on the official site before worrying. If the window has passed, use the enquiry form inside the account rather than a generic email.
Is it safe to enter my passport number on a visa-status website?
Only on the official government or visa-centre domain linked on this page. Paid look-alike sites copy the government design and rank in search results; a genuine portal never charges to simply view a status.
Can Global Visa Shop help if my Kenya application is stuck?
We cannot see inside a government system, but our visa team deals with these portals daily and can tell you what a status normally means, whether the timeline is still normal, and what to send if documents were requested.
Paid sites copy the look of government visa portals and rank in search results. Before entering passport details, check the address ends in an official domain — the one linked above is etakenya.go.ke. A genuine portal never charges to simply view a status.
Global Visa Shop is a private visa facilitation service by OutMazed® Tourism (DTCM licensed). We are not a government authority and cannot see or influence the status of an application made directly with an embassy or government portal. Stage names and timelines describe the normal process for applicants in the UAE and were correct at publication; authorities change their systems without notice.