Kenya
Passports
Passport valid for
three months from date of entry required by all.Visas
Required by all except nationals of the following:
(a) nationals of Commonwealth countries for stays of up to three months except those nationals listed in the chart above, and nationals of Bangladesh, Cameroon, Dominica, Guyana, India, Mozambique, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and St Kitts & Nevis who do require a visa;
(b) nationals of Ethiopia, San Marino, Turkey, Uruguay and Zimbabwe;
(c) nationals of Malaysia if staying less than 30 days;
(d) all holders of a re-entry pass to Kenya;
(e) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.Types of visa and cost
Entry: US$52 (single-entry); US$103 (multiple-entry). Transit: US$17
Note: If the application is referred to Immigration in Nairobi, an additional US$12 will be payable. Nationals of Rwanda will receive visas gratis.Validity
Single-entry: up to three months from date of issue; Multiple-entry: up to 12 months from date of issue. Renewals (up to six months) or extensions can be made at Immigration in Nyayo House, Uhuru Highway, Nairobi or at Kisumu and Mombasa. The period of stay in Kenya can be given at the port of entry (maximum three months).Note
Multiple-entry visas may only be issued to nationals of the United Kingdom.Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission); see Passport/Visa Information.Application requirements
(a) Valid passport with at least one blank page. (b) Completed application form. (c) One recent passport-size photo. (d) Fee, payable by postal order or bank cheque if applying by post, or cash if applying in person. (e) Holiday itinerary or business letter. (f) For postal applications, include a self-addressed stamped, registered envelope for return of passport and daytime telephone number.Working days required
Three (applying in person) or one week from date of receipt (postal applications). If the visa has to be referred to Nairobi it will take at least eight weeks.Note
The following nationals will automatically be referred to the Principal Immigration Officer in Nairobi before a visa can be granted: nationals of Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cameroon, Iraq, Jordan, Korea (Dem Rep), Lebanon, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, the Syrian Arab Republic and Tadjkistan.Temporary residence
Apply to Principal Immigration Officer, PO Box 30191, Nairobi.
No Test Required
None
Kenya High Commission in the UK
45 Portland Place, London W1B 1AS, UK
Tel: (020) 7636 2371/5.
Website: www.kenyahighcommission.net
Opening hours: Mon-Fri: applications 0930-1400, collections 1400-1530.Kenya Embassy in the USA
2249 R Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 387 6101.
Website: www.kenyaembassy.com
Kenya shares with neighboring countries a high threat from terrorism. Previous attacks have been against civilian or visibly Western targets where foreigners have been present. These have included bomb attacks on a hotel and a western Embassy, both of which resulted in significant loss of life, and an unsuccessful attempt to bring down a civilian airliner in Mombasa.
Recently there have been skirmishes and inter-clan fighting in the North Eastern Province, along the Somalia border. People have been killed. Travel in the northeast should only be undertaken with care and after consulting the police.
There have been a number of violent attacks and murders of non-indigenous residents in recent years. Muggings and armed attacks are also prevalent, particularly in Nairobi and Mombasa.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice: British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
