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Health Information for Travelers to Kenya
a) Types of visa
i. Ordinary/Singe Entry Visa
Required by all persons intending to enter Kenya for visits or residency. The current standard visa fee for an ordinary or a Single Journey entry visa is US $ 50.
ii. Transit Visa
Required by all person intending to transit trough Kenya for periods not exceeding seven days. The transit visa fee shall be US $20.
iii. Diplomatic Visa
Issued gratis to holder of a Diplomatic Passport on official business.
NOTE: Diplomats and governing officials on private visits to Kenya and who are nationals of countries that require referred visas shall have their visa applications referred to the Principal Immigration Officer, Nairobi, for approval.
iv. Official/Service Visa
Official, Service, Ordinary/Transit Visas are issued gratis to holders of Official or Service passport on official visits
v. Multiple Journey Visa
All persons who are nationals of countries which require visas for Kenya and who by nature of their business or circumstances require to make frequent visits to Kenya may be issued with Multiple Journey Visa for Kenya within six (6) or twelve (12) months as the case may be. Multiple Journey Visas are referred to the Principal Immigration Office for processing and approval, ad are valid for six (6) or twelve (12) months as the case may be. The standard fee for a multiple journey visa is US $100 for all nationalities.
vi. Courtesy Visas
Courtesy, Transit and Ordinary Visas may be issued gratis in accordance with the Provisions of categories 1, 2 and 3 of the Visa Regulations, where the applicant is not entitled to a Diplomatic Visa, but where it is considered by the issuing officer to be desirable on the grounds of international courtesy.
VISA FEES
i. Transit Visa: US $10
ii. Referral Visa: US $5
iii. Ordinary/Single Journey Entry Visa: US $25
iv. Multiple Journey Visa (for all nationalities): US $50
v. NB. All Visa Fees are Payable in US Dollars ONLY (for all nationalities)
COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONS DO NOT REQUIRE VISAS TO ENTER KENYA
1a. COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES NAMELY:
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE FOLLOWING COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES WHO REQUIRE VISAS
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NATIONALS OF COUNTRIES, CLASSES AND CATEGORIES OF PERSONS WHO MAY BE ISSUED WITH VISAS ON APPLICATION EITHER ON ARRIVAL AT A PORT OF ENTRY OR AT ANY KENYA MISSION ABROAD
Nationals of the following countries, classes and categories of persons may be issued with visas on application, and without reference to the Principal Immigration Officer, Nairobi, provided that they do not fall under the classes and categories of persons mentioned under Chapter 1, paragraph (E) of the Visa Regulations.
(b) Delegates attending regional or international conferences, meetings, workshops, seminars and courses sponsored by regional or international organisations of which Kenya is a member. |
NATIONALS OF COUNTRIES, CLASSES AND CATEGORIES OF PERSONS WHO REQUIRE REFERRED VISAS
b) Nationals of the following countries who are holders of Diplomatic and official Civil Servants with "Ordre de Mission" can be issued with Visas on application.
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THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES HAVE CONCLUDED VISA ABOLITION AGREEMENT WITH KENYA
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- San Marino
- Uruguay
PERSONS WHO DO NOT REQUIRE VISA TO ENTER KENYA
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PROHIBITED IMMIGRANTS
The following categories of persons are classified as prohibited Immigrants in Kenya and accordingly shall not be issued with visas or permitted to enter Kenya:
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Visitors are advised to have Yellow Fever vaccine.
Nairobi is served primarily by Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) situated 20 km from Nairobi's Central Business District. The airport directly serves intercontinental passengers from Europe and Asia. There are duty free shops where a number of goods are sold among them are Kenyan souvenirs.
Transportation to the venue can be done through;
a) Taxis which are readily available at the airport
b) Hotels make arrangements to have their guests picked up from the airport
c) There is public transport in form of buses available at the airport.
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5. JOMO KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- A CONNECTION HUB IN THE REGION
The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is the main airport in Nairobi. It is the largest and busiest airport in East and Central Africa. It serves as a transit hub for major airlines as well as the gateway for visitors to Africa’s treasured game parks, cultural heritage , scenic landscapes and business opportunities. The airport also serves as a major cargo centre for both inbound and outbound goods.
JKIA is situated in naiorbi, 20 minutes from the Central Business District. Most major hotels in Nairobi have their stations at the arrival terminal for facilitation of guests on arrival. Its connectivity to the rest of the world is also enhanced by the presence of the world’s popular airlines.
Health Information for Travelers to Kenya
Before visiting Kenya, you may need to get the following vaccinations and medications for vaccine-preventable diseases and other diseases you might be at risk for at your destination: (Note: Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities.)
To have the most benefit, see a health-care provider at least 4–6 weeks before your trip to allow time for your vaccines to take effect and to start taking medicine to prevent malaria, if you need it.
Even if you have less than 4 weeks before you leave, you should still see a health-care provider for needed vaccines, anti-malaria drugs and other medications and information about how to protect yourself from illness and injury while traveling.
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Vaccine recommendations are based on the best available risk information. Please note that the level of risk for vaccine-preventable diseases can change at any time.
| Vaccination or Disease | Recommendations or Requirements for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases |
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| Routine | Recommended if you are not up-to-date with routine shots such as, measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine, poliovirus vaccine, etc. |
| Yellow Fever | CDC yellow fever vaccination recommendation for travelers to Kenya: For all travelers ≥9 months of age. The cities of Nairobi and Mombasa have lower risk of transmission than rural areas. Kenya requires travelers arriving from countries where yellow fever is present to present proof of yellow fever vaccination. Vaccination should be given 10 days before travel and at 10-year intervals if there is ongoing risk. |
| Hepatitis A or immune globulin (IG) | Recommended for all unvaccinated people traveling to or working in countries with an intermediate or high level of hepatitis A virus infection (see map) where exposure might occur through food or water. Cases of travel-related hepatitis A can also occur in travelers to developing countries with "standard" tourist itineraries, accommodations, and food consumption behaviors. |
| Hepatitis B | Recommended for all unvaccinated persons traveling to or working in countries with intermediate to high levels of endemic HBV transmission (see map), especially those who might be exposed to blood or body fluids, have sexual contact with the local population, or be exposed through medical treatment (e.g., for an accident). |
| Typhoid | Recommended for all unvaccinated people traveling to or working in East Africa, especially if visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas and staying with friends or relatives where exposure might occur through food or water. |
| Meningococcal (meningitis) | Recommended if you plan to visit countries that experience epidemics of meningococcal disease during December through June (see map). |
| Rabies | Recommended for travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, especially in rural areas, involved in activities such as bicycling, camping, or hiking. Also recommended for travelers with significant occupational risks (such as veterinarians), for long-term travelers and expatriates living in areas with a significant risk of exposure, and for travelers involved in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bats, carnivores, and other mammals. Children are considered at higher risk because they tend to play with animals, may receive more severe bites, or may not report bites. |
| Polio | Recommended for adult travelers who have received a primary series with either inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) or oral polio vaccine (OPV). They should receive another dose of IPV before departure. For adults, available data do not indicate the need for more than a single lifetime booster dose with IPV. |
Malaria
Areas of Kenya with Malaria: Present in all areas (including game parks) at altitudes <2,500 m (<8,202 ft). None in Nairobi.
If you will be visiting an area of Kenya with malaria, you will need to discuss with your doctor the best ways for you to avoid getting sick with malaria. Ways to prevent malaria include the following:
- Taking a prescription antimalarial drug
- Using insect repellent and wearing long pants and sleeves to prevent mosquito bites
- Sleeping in air-conditioned or well-screened rooms or using bednets
All of the following antimalarial drugs are equal options for preventing malaria in Kenya: Atovaquone/proguanil, doxycycline, or mefloquine. For information that can help you and your doctor decide which of these drugs would be best for you, please see Drugs to Prevent Malaria.
Note: Chloroquine is NOT an effective antimalarial drug in Kenya and should not be taken to prevent malaria in this region.
To find out more information on malaria throughout the world, you can use the interactive CDC malaria map. You can search or browse countries, cities, and place names for more specific malaria risk information and the recommended prevention medicines for that area.