GENERAL INFORMATION

This general advisory is for first-time travelers to Kenya. The information is
standard. Contact us for the current status at the time of travel.

VISA INFORMATION

This information is general and may change from time to time due to changes in
government policy etc. Hence all persons are advised to cross-check the latest
status from their country of residence, especially where we have Kenya Embassy
or consulate office.

People from the following countries require visas before arrival:

*  Afghanistan
*  Armenia
*  Iraq
*  Lebanon
*  Mali
*  North Korea
*  Tajikistan
*  Senegal
*  Somali
*  Syria
*  Jordan
*  Nigeria
*  Cameroon
*  Azerbaijan

Nationals of these countries do not require a Visa:

*  Antique And Barbuda, Tonga, The Bahamas, Trinidad & Tobago,
Barbados, Tuvalu, Belize,    Uganda, Botswana, Gambia, Brunei, Ghana,
Darussalam, Grenada, Cyprus Papua, New    Guinea, Fiji Islands, Samoa,
Jamaica, Seychelles, Kiribati, Tanzania, Lesotho, Vanuatu, Malawi,
Zambia, Malaysia( If Less Than 30 Days), Zimbabwe, Maldives, Ethiopia,
Mauritius, Uruguay, Namibia, Turkey, Nauru, Sierra Leone, Singapore,
Solomon Islands, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and The Grenadines, Swaziland,
Sa Marino.

*  Stateless persons not holding valid passports or other travel documents
issued by their own country of nationality. This includes recognized
refugees – holders of the United Nations refugee travel document.

*  Nationals of any other country which does not appear above may obtain a
visa on application either at the mission or any Kenya port of entry subject
to fulfillment of the normal requirements. If you apply at the port of entry,
you will not need a photograph.

Visa Charges:

i. Single entry visa USD 50
ii. Multiple entry visa (1 Year) USD100
iii. Transit Visa USD20,
iv. Referral Visa fee (non-refundable) USD 20:

If you are planning on visiting Kenya and not going into another country as part of
your Kenya trip [e.g. Tanzania], then you only need a single entry visa.

From the United Kingdom. United States, India, Holland, France. Germany, Italy,
Japan, and all countries not mentioned as requiring referred Visas, the visa may
be obtained upon arrival at the international airports in Nairobi and Mombasa.
However, it may be more convenient to apply for a visa in advance from your
country of residence via the Kenya embassy, high commission, or consulate

For real-time e-VISA APPLICATION:
www.evisa.go.ke.  

Immigration Requirements:

When leaving the country, passengers will be asked to verify the contents of the
baggage at the Customs desk. Export of products made from Elephant, Rhino
and Turtle are prohibited as are all other endangered species and their products.

Further reference – www.magicalkenya.com

HEALTH

Yellow fever jab

The best choice for vaccines for your trip depends on many individual factors,
including your precise travel planes. The vaccine commonly recommended for
Travelers to Kenya is yellow fever and a certificate is required if you come from
endemic countries or travel through such countries
It is always best to seek advice on immunization well in advance, if possible,
around six weeks before departure.

Useful to pack

It is advisable to travel with a small medical kit that includes any basic remedies
you may need, such as antacids, painkillers, anti-histamines and cold remedies.
You will also need anti-diarrhea medication and oral dehydration sachets
especially if traveling with children.

Also include first aid items such as Band-aids, antiseptics and dressings. It may
be worth asking your doctor to prescribe a broad-spectrum antibiotic, suitable for
treating dysentery or several infections.

Malaria Alarm

Malaria is a disease spread by mosquitoes that bite mainly at dusk and at night:
every traveler to Africa needs reliable, up-to-date advice on the risks at his or her
destination. Prevention consists of using effective protection against bites plus
taking anti-malaria medication.

Visitors to malarial areas are at much greater risk than local people and long-
term expatriates – from malaria as from several other diseases due to immunity
induced by repeated exposure.

Feeding wisely

Possible disease hazards range from minor bouts of travelers' diarrhea to
dysentery which may ruin your trip. Always choose food that has been freshly
and thoroughly cooked, and is served hot

Raw fruit and vegetables should be consumed only at high-standard hotels and
lodges where they are easily sterilized. For camping safaris, ensure vegetables
have been carefully and thoroughly washed in clean water, and never shy from
asking your safari cook to confirm if the fruits are washed.
Do not be afraid to reject food you consider unsafe, to ask for something to be
prepared specially, or to skip a meal.

Want to drink water?

Generally, don’t drink tap water, stick to bottled or canned drinks – well-known
brands are safe and this can easily be confirmed by asking anybody in the stores
or hotels. But most hotels on your safari have safe water provided and the water
in their rooms is safe for brushing teeth.

It’s Hot!

Do not expect that you will be able to acclimatize instantly to the heat – it takes
most people up to 3 weeks. During this period, avoid physical exertion, keep cool
and stay in the shade – especially during the hottest parts of the day.

Increase your salt intake by adding extra to your food, and perhaps a small
quantity to your drinking water. Thirst is a poor guide to how much fluid you need:
it is essential to drink plenty of fluids (not alcohol, coffee, or strong tea, which are
diuretics and cause increased water loss). The best guide is that your body
should always produce plenty of pale urine. Use plenty of high-factor sunscreen,
wear a hat and shady clothing, and avoid exposure to direct sunlight – especially
during the hottest part of the day.

Further reference: www.amref.org