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Passport, Visa & Health Requirement   Posted on: Sunday 13th September, 2009
 
 
 Posted by: Alfred Moganda Email this Article to a Friend | Printer Friendly Version   
 
 

PASSPORTS
Passport is valid for three months from the date of entry it is requirement by all nationals with at least one blank page

VISAS
Required by all nationals except the following:
(a) All holders of a re-entry pass to Kenya.
(b) Nationals of Cyprus.

Visa Note
(a) All nationals may obtain a visa on entry in Kenya.
(b) Or you may contact the embassy to check visa requirements.
(c) Multiple-entry visas may only be issued to nationals of the United Kingdom on application.

Types of Visa and Cost
Single-entry: £30. Multiple-entry: £60. Transit: £10. On arrival: US$50.

Note: If the application is referred to Immigration in Nairobi, an additional £7 will be payable.

Validity
Single-entry: up to three months from date of issue.
Multiple-entry: one year 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).

Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission)

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 up to six weeks or, in some cases, longer.


HEALTH

Health Care
Health insurance is essential. Part of the African Medical and Research Foundation, the Flying Doctor Service have introduced a 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 Mombasa and Nairobi.

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age arriving from infected areas

 

 
 
Last Updated on: 2010-01-06 05:48:37  
 
 
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