Visa applications are processed through the new electronic visa processing system eVisa (www.evisa.go.ke). The following exceptions apply: Exemption from visa: Children under 16 years and below.
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Selectively advised vaccines - only for those individuals at highest risk: Cholera. Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
If leaving the airport is not something you want to do, then a Kenya transit visa is not necessary. But keep in mind that a transit visa is nothing like a visa on arrival. You cannot obtain a transit visa for Kenya at Nairobi Airport. Instead, you can apply online for one, and iVisa will be able to help you.
Exercise increased caution in Kenya due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Visas are obligatoryIf you wish to live in Kenya for three or more months, you will need a visa. You should apply to the Kenyan High Commission or embassy in your own country to request a visa.
In fact, there are well over 100 countries that Americans with passports can travel to, visa-free. With just a valid American passport, you can travel to most countries in Europe, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, as well as many other popular tourist destinations.
What Does a Visa on Arrival Mean? A visa on arrival is simply a visa that is granted when you arrive in a foreign country. It is issued to foreign nationals who need a visa to enter the country but does not require them to apply in advance of travel. This is made available to travelers visiting for short-term visits.
There is no minimum balance requirement for your bank account, however, based on the experience of others we recommend anywhere between $5,000 to $10,000 will be sufficient.