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General Information

The Ministry of Interior and National Administration, State Department for immigration, Directorate of Immigration Services has developed and is operating the Republic of Kenya Digital Embarkation & Customs Declaration card (DECD).

Kenya DECD is a travel requirement to all visitors travelling to Kenya, who do not need to apply for an ETA. The possession of a DECD is not the final authority to enter the Republic of Kenya. Admissibility will be determined at the point of entry.

The DECD application collects biographic information and answers to eligibility questions from the traveller. It is highly recommended that travellers apply as soon as they have booked their accommodations and transport tickets.

Persons who must apply for a Digital Embarkation & Customs card

  1. Holders of Kenya Permanent Residence, valid Work Permits and Passes.
  2. Travellers exempt from applying for an DECD.
  3. Holders of valid United Nation Conventional Travel Document issued by the Government of Kenya.
  4. Members of the Diplomatic Missions and International Organisations Accredited to Kenya
  5. Citizens of the East African Partner States; These countries include Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.
  6. All passengers arriving and leaving by the same ship, and who do not leave the ship.
  7. Members of crew of any ship, aircraft, train, vehicle or carrier; whose name and particulars are included in the crew manifest of the ship, aircraft, train, vehicle or carrier; and who is proceeding in such ship, aircraft, train, vehicle or carrier to a destination outside Kenya.
  8. Owners of private aircraft stopping over for refuelling in Kenya and who do not leave the precincts of the airport.

Each eligible traveller is required to apply for an DECD before starting travel. It is mandatory to use the Government's official website to submit your application. Applications submitted via third party websites will be automatically denied. For children under the age of 18, the legal guardian, parent or accompanying adult is responsible for filling the application

Benefits of Kenya DECD system

  • Kenya DECD enables travellers to submit all relevant information and documentation from the comfort of their homes before starting their trip.
  • Travellers can enjoy peace of mind knowing that they meet the requirements for travel to Kenya.
  • Travellers do not need to fill out forms on the plane or upon arrival.
  • Kenya DECD will improve arrival processes into the Republic of Kenya by reducing the queues on arrival for health, customs, and immigration inspections.