Travel to Kenya during Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
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At a glance
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Proof of vaccination:
YES
Test pre-travel/recovery certificate:
NO
Form pre-travel:
YES
Test on arrival:
NO
Screening on arrival:
YES
Quarantine on arrival:
NO
Test during stay:
NO
RETURN REQUIREMENTS
Test pre-return travel:
NO
Test on return:
NO
Quarantine on return:
NO
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Proof of vaccination:
NO
Test pre-travel/recovery certificate:
YES
Form pre-travel:
YES
Test on arrival:
NO
Screening on arrival:
YES
Quarantine on arrival:
NO
Test during stay:
NO
RETURN REQUIREMENTS
Test pre-return travel:
NO
Test on return:
NO
Quarantine on return:
NO
| Vaccinated Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Entry Requirements for Vaccinated Visitors | |
| Proof of vaccination: |
You will be required to show your COVID-19 vaccinations to enter into the country as fully vaccinated. You will be able to do this using the NHS COVID app. |
| Test pre-travel/recovery certificate: | Not required |
| On arrival: |
To show you are fully vaccinated, you will need to upload your vaccination certificate into the Global Haven site. You will need to complete a COVID-19 health surveillance form before arrival. The online form can be found on the "Jitenge" platform accessible using the pre-arrival from link above. After submitting the form travellers will receive a QR code which must be presented to port health officials on arrival. You will also need to report daily on the same platform for your first 14 days as a self-monitoring tool. A random antigen test may be needed to be taken at the airport should health officials deem it necessary. You will also be required to show you are fully vaccinated to depart the country. |
| Form pre-travel: |
A Traveller Health Declaration form will need to be completed before travel. Please check on the link below to see when you are able to complete the form needed for your destination. You may need to either complete this form electronically, or print out and take with you to show at the airport of departure and arrival. It is important that you check the form as early as you can for time frames as this may need to be completed up to 7 days before travel, or as little as 24 hours before travel. |
| Traveller Health Declaration: | https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/ |
| RETURN REQUIREMENTS FOR VACCINATED VISITORS | |
|---|---|
| At present, this destination has no specific return requirements related to Covid-19 (Coronavirus). Please check the latest Foreign Office Advice (see link below) for other visa or return requirements. | |
| FURTHER INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Foreign Office Advice: | https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya |
| Local regulations: | You are able to freely move around Kenya. You should avoid unnecessary movements or gatherings and wear a face mask in public spaces. Restaurants and eateries may open to customers as long as they comply with the government guidance on social distancing. You do not need to have a negative COVID-19 test to board domestic flights within Kenya however, the government have introduced a digital domestic travel locator card system which will generate a QR code to present to Port Health officials at domestic arrivals. If you test positive while in resort If you test positive for COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are until you test negative. You may also need to seek treatment there. Plan ahead and make sure you:
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| Unvaccinated Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Entry Requirements for Unvaccinated Visitors | |
| Proof of vaccination: | Not required |
| Test pre-travel/recovery certificate: | PCR Test |
| PCR Test locations: | https://covidtraveladvice.kuoni.co.uk/pcr-test-locations |
| Test time: | Acceptable timescales for proof of testing negative for Covid-19 prior to arrival have yet to be confirmed by the destination. |
| On arrival: |
Most unvaccinated individuals cannot enter Kenya. If you have recently recovered from COVID-19 If you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 90 days, you can enter Kenya without a vaccination. You must provide a letter from a medical practitioner confirming your recovery from COVID-19. You will still need to provide a negative COVID-19 PCR certificate, conducted within 72 hours of your departure to Kenya. If you have a medical exemption from vaccination If you have a medical exemption from vaccination, you can enter Kenya with a letter from a medical practitioner confirming your exemption from COVID-19 vaccination. You will still need to provide a negative COVID-19 PCR certificate, conducted within 72 hours of your departure to Kenya. |
| Form pre-travel: | Details to be confirmed |
| Traveller Health Declaration: | https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/ |
| RETURN REQUIREMENTS FOR UNVACCINATED VISITORS | |
|---|---|
| At present, this destination has no specific return requirements related to Covid-19 (Coronavirus). Please check the latest Foreign Office Advice (see link below) for other visa or return requirements. | |
| FURTHER INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Foreign Office Advice: | https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/kenya |
| Local regulations: | You are able to freely move around Kenya. You should avoid unnecessary movements or gatherings and wear a face mask in public spaces. Restaurants and eateries may open to customers as long as they comply with the government guidance on social distancing. You do not need to have a negative COVID-19 test to board domestic flights within Kenya however, the government have introduced a digital domestic travel locator card system which will generate a QR code to present to Port Health officials at domestic arrivals. If you test positive while in resort If you test positive for COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are until you test negative. You may also need to seek treatment there. Plan ahead and make sure you:
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Remember to check countries you’re due to transit through as well as your destination.
The Information contained on this page is accurate to the best of our knowledge. It is provided as guidance only and is subject to review and change. Please check with official sources before booking and again regularly prior to travel, as information and requirements can change frequently and with little notice. Please visit the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice or visit gov.uk/travelaware for country-specific information.
Last updated: 17.03.2022 at 17:15