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Are UK citizens allowed to travel to Kenya?

You need a visa to enter Kenya. Kenyan entry visas are exclusively issued electronically, with passengers required to obtain their e-visas before departure. You can apply for single entry and transit visas on the Kenya e-visa website.



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UK citizens now apply online before the trip. This takes a matter of minutes and the applicant does not even have to leave their home. British nationals traveling on a Kenya eVisa can visit the country with a single entry and stay for up to 90 consecutive days.

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UK citizens passing through Kenya on the way to your destination may need a transit visa. The Kenya transit visa allows visitors to leave the airport and explore Kenya for up to 72 hours.

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Exercise increased caution in Kenya due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

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The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Kenya: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

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You need a visa to enter Kenya. Kenyan entry visas are exclusively issued electronically, with passengers required to obtain their e-visas before departure. You can apply for single entry and transit visas on the Kenya e-visa website.

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Which UK Airlines Fly to Kenya?
  • Kenya Airways.
  • Emirates.
  • Qantas Airways.
  • Qatar Airways.
  • British Airways.
  • Royal Air Maroc.
  • Turkish Airlines.
  • KLM.


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Malaria is a risk in Kenya. Fill your malaria prescription before you leave and take enough with you for the entire length of your trip. Follow your doctor's instructions for taking the pills; some need to be started before you leave.

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Due to the high elevation of Masai Mara and Nairobi, Malaria is very rare in these regions since mosquitoes do not live at those elevations. However, Malaria is prevalent in other regions of Kenya, so it is strongly recommended that you speak with your physician about taking Malaria prophylaxis before traveling.

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