Guide to travel to Kenya

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KENYA DATA

Capital	Kenyan (See map)
Languages	Swahili and English
Currency	kenyan shilling
Visa?	Yes
Voltage	220-240 volts

Kenya General Information

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While the security situation in Kenya has generally remained stable, the run-up to and after the 2007 and 2017 presidential elections saw demonstrations and clashes resulting in multiple injuries and deaths. General elections will be held in August 2022 and the political climate may become volatile again, so it is suggested that areas where gatherings, protests or demonstrations be avoided as much as possible.

It is advisable to verify the situation through the media to adjust your activities and travel plans.

Due to the fact that the security situation is precarious in some parts, especially in the Northeast of the country, the coast and in some towns considered strongholds of the opposition political party, as well as the increase in the rate of crimes and kidnappings in some areas and the possibilities of terrorist attacks, it is suggested to take precautions.

Recommendations for Kenya

• Avoid meeting areas, protests or demonstrations, in case these take place, and it is advisable to verify the situation through the media to adapt your activities and travel plans.
• Avoid walking, especially at night.
• When it comes to Nairobi, it is recommended to take common sense precautions and avoid, if possible, the downtown area at night and the Eastleigh.
• It prevents travel to some parts of the interior of the country, in particular to the border areas with Somalia, South Sudan and Ethiopia.
• If you travel to Lamu or Manda Island, it is suggested to do it by air and not by land.
• It is mandatory to show a yellow fever vaccination record when entering the country, if you are traveling to Kenya from a country with prevalence of yellow fever. The list of countries whose travelers are asked for this card can be consulted here: https://www.kaa.go.ke/airports/airport-services/port-health/
• The visa can be obtained electronically on the official website of the Government of Kenya athttp://evisa.go.ke
• The Government of Kenya has notified the existence of fraudulent sites of supposed issuance of visas which ARE NOT OFFICIAL: http://www.kenya-evisa-online.comY immigration@gmail.com
• Pay special attention to your travel documents, specifically your passport, and your luggage.
• Inform family and friends about your travel itineraries.
• Always carry at least a copy of your Mexican passport and an official photo ID, and keep an electronic copy of them.

Guide to travel to Kenya entry requirements

These are the entry requirements to kenya:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry and until the date your trip ends.
• Have a return ticket.
• Have enough money to finance your stay.
• Lodging supporting document. They can be hotel reservations, or a Invitation letter of a family member or friend who is a national of Kenya or a resident in the country with address and phone numbers, to which they must add evidence of economic solvency and legal stay.

For more information, contact Immigration Department of the Government of Kenya.

***Remember: It is the exclusive power of the Kenyan authorities to grant or deny entry to a foreign person to their territory, even if they have a visa.***

Guide to travel to Kenya requirements to leave

Once your stay is over, these are the departure requirements from kenya:

There are no special requirements to leave Kenya.

Customs information Kenya

• If you enter with more than $10,000 US dollars or its equivalent in other currencies, you must report it to the immigration authorities at the time of your arrival or departure from that country.
• The entry of firearms, tear gas and pepper spray is prohibited.

For more information, contact Immigration Department of the Government of Kenya.

Kenyan local currency

• The legal tender in Kenya is the kenyan shilling (“KSh”, KES), although since the economy is dollarized, the US dollar is widely accepted in shops, restaurants and gas stations.
• Cash bills of currencies such as dollars and euros are not accepted if they have an issue date prior to 2006. It is very important to bring recent bills to avoid problems.

For more information regarding the local currency or payment methods of the country, consult the section recommendations in money to travel abroad..

Kenyan customs

Make sure you know the customs of the country so you can know what the best time to visit kenya. Here are the most common.

There is nothing special to take into account.

Laws of Kenya

• It is recommended that you always carry a copy of your passport and a copy of your visa on hand during your stay in Kenya, as well as leave the originals in a safe place.
• Homosexuality and diversity of sexual preference in general is punishable in Kenya.
• Smoking is prohibited in public placesexcept in designated areas.
• Illicitly transporting psychotropic substances is typified as a serious crime.
• Avoid traveling to areas bordering Somalia, such as Lamu and the Dadaab region.
• Avoid nightclubs as much as possible, particularly in downtown Nairobi.
• Closely follow the news, as well as the events that occur in the town where you are.
• Notify a family member or close friend where you plan to travel and the estimated time for the return

Other recommendations in a guide to travel to Kenya

• Do not forget to notify your bank that you will travel to Kenya, so that they can inform you how to act in case of theft or loss of your credit cards in Kenya, or problems that you could have when withdrawing money with your cards abroad.
• Recommendations and more advice by topic or type of traveler, visit the section of recommendations for your trip abroad of this guide to travel to Kenya.

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