Finland to Kenya visa requirements

Finnish passport holders need an approved Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before travelling. Kenya abolished traditional tourist visas in January 2024 and replaced them with the eTA, which applies to all non-exempt visitors. Finland is not on the exemption list (only most African nationals are exempt), so an eTA is mandatory. Since 1 January 2024 Kenya has operated an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system instead of conventional visas. A Finnish ordinary-passport holder travelling to Kenya for tourism must apply online at the official portal (etakenya.go.ke) before departure. The eTA costs USD 32.50 (plus a small processing/service charge), is valid for a single entry, permits a stay of up to 90 days, and the authorisation itself is valid for travel within 90 days of issuance. Applications should be submitted at least 3 days before travel and are processed within about 3 working days. A 30 May 2025 amendment exempted most African nationals from the eTA, but European travellers including Finns remain required to obtain one. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay. This is best classified as an eTA rather than a true visa-free regime, because pre-travel online authorisation is mandatory.