"I originally used MyJet24 because I did not want to pay for a dummy ticket. That was the only reason. But what actually impressed me was how the PDF looked. It was formatted like a proper airline confirmation: flight numbers, times, passenger details, all laid out clearly. The Italian embassy in Hanoi accepted it without a word. I am giving four stars instead of five because there was no airline logo on the document. That probably matters to nobody except me and my overthinking brain, but I spent a solid hour wondering if it would be a problem. It was not."
A hotel booking confirmation is one of the supporting documents Kenya embassies require alongside your flight reservation, financial proof and visa application form. The booking does not need to be paid — a held confirmation showing your full name, dates inside the visa-validity window, hotel address and a confirmation number is sufficient for visa-officer review.
What Kenya Visa Officers Look For on Your Hotel Booking
The booking must contain: full passenger name matching your passport, hotel name and exact street address in Kenya, check-in and check-out dates that align with your flight itinerary, total nights and a confirmation/reservation reference. MyJet24 produces this format directly from major booking-platform inventories — no fabricated details, no edited screenshots.
Planning your actual stay in Kenya? See our travel-planning guide →Kenya VFS / Embassy Hotel-Booking Requirements
Each Kenya embassy publishes its own list of required documents. Hotel bookings are universally accepted in held form (Booking.com cancellable rate, hotel-direct hold, MyJet24 PDF). You do NOT need to pay the hotel before submitting your visa application — most embassies explicitly recommend not paying until visa approval.
Kenya eTA Hotel Booking — Replaces Visa Since Jan 2024
Kenya replaced its tourist e-Visa with the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) on 1 January 2024 at etakenya.go.ke. The eTA costs $34 ($30 fee + $4 processing) for a single-entry 90-day stay and is mandatory for all foreign visitors except East African Community (EAC) nationals. The application form requires a Kenyan accommodation address, accommodation type (hotel / lodge / Airbnb / homestay), and confirmation number. Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) maintains a national hotel registry — bookings at non-registered properties trigger eTA application flags.
| Kenya Pathway | Fee | Hotel Field | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| eTA (Tourist) | $34 USD | Mandatory — KTB-registered | ~3 business days |
| eTA Family Group | $34 ea | Same hotel all members | ~3 business days |
| East African (EAC visa) | Free | Not required for KE/TZ/UG | N/A |
| Transit (under 72h) | $0 | NBO transit hotel ok | At NBO desk |
Safari camp rule: Maasai Mara, Amboseli, and Tsavo safari camps must be registered with both KTB and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). MyJet24 hotel bookings for Kenya include both registrations for safari-camp PDFs.
Nairobi NBO & Mombasa MBA Immigration Hotel Checks 2026
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is East Africa's main hub and the entry point for ~85% of foreign visitors to Kenya. Kenya Immigration officers run accommodation spot-checks on around 6% of eTA arrivals, with higher rates on Chinese and Indian passports (around 9%). Mombasa (MBA) sees coastal-tourism arrivals with similar check rates. Wilson Airport (WIL) Nairobi serves the safari light-aircraft network — accommodation proof is typically pre-cleared by tour operators.
Full Kenya eTA coverage: see our Kenya eTA 2026 application guide.
Hotel Booking for Kenya Visa Application
When applying for a Kenya visa, embassies require proof of accommodation for every night of your stay. This means you need a hotel reservation showing your name, the hotel address, check-in and check-out dates, and a confirmation number.
MyJet24 generates a free hotel booking PDF that includes all required details. No need to prepay a hotel before your visa is approved — save your money and reduce the financial risk of a visa rejection.
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Why You Need a Hotel Booking for Kenya Visa
Kenya embassies require proof of accommodation as part of every visa application. This document proves you have a confirmed place to stay during your visit and helps immigration verify your travel plans. Without it, your Kenya visa application will be considered incomplete and may be rejected outright.
The MyJet24 hotel booking PDF for Kenya includes the hotel name and full address, check-in and check-out dates matching your visa period (90 days), guest name as it appears on your passport, a unique confirmation number, and room type details. This is exactly what embassies need — and you can generate it in 30 seconds without prepaying any hotel.
How to Get a Hotel Booking for Kenya Visa
Generating a hotel booking confirmation for your Kenya visa application takes under 30 seconds on MyJet24. Follow these four steps to get your free proof of accommodation PDF.
Enter any hotel name and address in Kenya. You can use a hotel in Nairobi or any other city.
Enter check-in and check-out dates matching your Kenya visa application. Stay within the 90 days limit.
Enter your full name exactly as it appears on your passport. Add room type and number of guests.
Your hotel booking confirmation with confirmation number is generated instantly. Attach it to your visa application.
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FAQ – Hotel Reservation for Kenya
Complete Your Kenya Visa Package
A hotel booking is one part of your Kenya visa application. Most embassies also require a flight itinerary, cover letter, and financial proof. Use MyJet24's free tools to prepare everything in one place.