Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
Passport valid for 3 months from date of entry required by
all.
Required by all except nationals of the following:
(a)
1. nationals of all Commonwealth countries for stays of
up to 3 months except those nationals listed in the
chart above and nationals of Ghana, Guyana, India, Namibia,
New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, San Marino, Sri Lanka, Turkey
and Uruguay;
(b) nationals of Ethiopia and Eritrea;
(c)
all holders of a re-entry pass to Kenya;
(d) transit
passengers continuing their journey by the same or first
connecting aircraft provided holding valid onward or return
documentation and not leaving the airport.
Visitor’s Pass (Single-entry): $70.
(Multiple-entry): $110 (for up to 1 year); $18 (for up to
2 years). Transit. $22.
Single-entry: up to 3 months from date of issue. Renewals
or extensions can be made at Immigration in Nyayo House, Uhuru
Highway, Nairobi or at Mombasa and Kisumu.
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High
Commission).
(a) Nationals of all countries can obtain their visas at
the port of entry. Visas cost �35 or equivalent (payable in
sterling or in US dollars). (b) A visitor’s pass is issued to
all visitors to Kenya on arrival, whatever their visa status.
If the visitor does not hold a return or onward ticket, a
deposit of $350 refundable upon departure may be required
before a pass is issued. In normal circumstances a return or
onward air ticket to a country outside East Africa is required
for all visitors to Kenya.
(a) Valid passport. (b) Completed application form. (c) 1
passport-size photo. (d) Fee (cheques not accepted: payment by
postal order or cash if applying in person). (e) Holdiay
itinerary or business letter. (f) For postal applications
include an self-addressed stamped and registered envelope for
return of passport.
Consult Embassy or High Commission. The length of time for
visa processing depends on whether or not the application has
to be referred to Nairobi; otherwise 24 hours for personal and
5-15 days for postal applications.
The following nationals will automatically be referred to
the Prinicipal Immigration Officer in Nairobi before a visa
can be granted; nationals of Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Cambodia, Georgia, Iraq, Iran, Korea (Dem. Rep.), Lebanon,
Libya, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan and Syria.
Apply to Principal Immigration Officer, PO Box 30191,
Nairobi.
Department of Tourism, Utalii House, PO Box 54666, Nairobi,
Kenya
Department of Public Relations: PO Box 30027,
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (2) 331 030. Fax: (2) 217 604.
PO Box 30630, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (2) 724 042 or
724 180 or 724 173. Fax: (2) 724 169.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.magicalkenya.com/
PO Box 40241, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (2) 501 081. Fax: (2)
505 866.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.kws.org/
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from
travellers over one year of age arriving from infected areas;
those countries formerly classified as endemic zones are
considered to be still infected by the Kenyan authorities.
Travellers arriving from non-endemic zones should note that
vaccination is strongly recommended for travel outside the
urban areas, even if an outbreak of the disease has not been
reported and they would normally not require a vaccination
certificate to enter the country.
Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera
vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to
Kenya. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and
precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought
before deciding whether these precautions should include
vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its
effectiveness.
Malaria risk exists throughout the year in the whole
country. There is usually less risk in Nairobi and in the
highlands (above 2500m/8200ft) of the Central, Rift Valley,
Eastern Nyanza and Western Provinces. The predominant
falciparum strain has been reported as highly resistant
to chloroquine and resistant to sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine.
Mefloquine is the recommended prophylaxis.
Mains water is normally chlorinated, and relatively safe.
Bottled water is available and is advised for the first few
weeks of the stay. Drinking water outside main cities and
towns is likely to be contaminated and sterilisation is
considered essential. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products
are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit
and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat.
Meningitis is a risk, particularly in the savannah
in the dry season. Long-staying visitors and back-packers
should consider vaccination. Bilharzia
(schistosomiasis) is present. Avoid swimming and paddling in
fresh water. Swimming pools which are well chlorinated and
maintained are safe. Hepatitis B is hyperendemic;
hepatitis A and E are widespread. Dysenteries
and diarrhoeal diseases are common. Dengue
fever is present, as are leishmaniasis and
trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) and filariasis
– avoid sandfly, mosquito and tsetse fly bites, and wear
shoes to protect against hookworm. Relapsing fever and
typhus are present. Rabies is present. For those
at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered.
If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. See the
Health appendix for further information. Natural foci
of plague have been reported in rural areas.
There is a risk of contracting AIDS if the necessary
precautions are not taken. It is advisable to take a kit of
sterilised syringe needles for any possible injections needed,
as well as drip needles for emergencies.
Health insurance is essential. East African Flying
Doctor Services have introduced special Tourist Membership
which guarantees that any member injured or ill while on
safari can call on a flying doctor for free air transport.
There are good medical facilities in Nairobi and Mombasa. The
Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF) safety communication centre (24
hours) help tourists in difficulty (tel: (2) 604 767).
Jan 1 2002 New Year’s Day. Mar 29 Good
Friday. Apr 1 Easter Monday. May 1 Labour Day.
Jun 1 Madaraka Day. Oct 10 Moi Day. Oct
20 Kenyatta Day. Dec 6-8 Eid al-Fitr (End of
Ramadan). Dec 12 Independence Day. Dec 25-26
Christmas. Jan 1 2003 New Year’s Day. Apr 18
Good Friday. Apr 21 Easter Monday. May 1 Labour
Day. Jun 1 Madaraka Day. Oct 10 Moi Day. Oct
20 Kenyatta Day. Nov 25-27 Eid al-Fitr (End of
Ramadan).Dec 12 Independence Day. Dec 25-26
Christmas.
Destination Guide – Kenya
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Passports
Visas
Types of visa and cost
Validity
Application to
Note
Application requirements
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Temporary residence
Addresses
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Other risks
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Health care
Public Holidays
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| British | yes | yes | yes |
| Australian | yes | yes | yes |
| Canadian | yes | yes | yes |
| USA | yes | yes | yes |
| Other EU | yes | yes | yes |
| Japanese | yes | yes | yes |
| Working days required |
| Ministry of Tourism and Information |
| Kenya Tourist Board |
| Kenya Wildlife Service |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | yes | 1 |
| Cholera | yes | 2 |
| Typhoid and Polio | yes | n/a |
| Malaria | 3 | n/a |
| Food and Drink | 4 | n/a |
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(a) Holidays falling on a Sunday are observed the following Monday. (b) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr may last anything from two to ten days, depending on the region. |