Airport to Book Flights To:

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - JKIA

Information from US Embassy in Kenya

Updated: 5-19-2022

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Travel Documents Checklist:

☑️Upload Vaccination Proof/Negative COVID Test Results

Click Here: https://globalhaven.org/

☑️ Register for New Travel to Kenya - QR Code

Click Here: https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/

☑️Register for E-Visa - Approval Confirmation

Click Here: http://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html

COVID Test Sites Close to Winley Gardens - Nairobi Kenya

Gertrude's Children's Hospital - Lavington Clinic

Othaya Rd, Nairobi, Kenya

Click Here: https://www.gerties.org/

Gertrude's Children's Hospital-Muthaiga

34 Muthaiga Rd, Nairobi, Kenya

Click Here: https://www.gerties.org/

Liverpool VCT Care & Treatment

Argwings Kodhek Rd, North, Kenya

Click Here: https://lvcthealth.org/

Mask Policy

Masks are not required in pubic spaces but encouraged in all indoor functions.

COVID-19 Testing

Are PCR and/or antigen tests available for U.S. citizens in Kenya? Yes

If so, are test results reliably available within one calendar day? Yes

Testing is available at the country’s major hospitals:

Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi Hospital, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi West and private laboratories (Lancet, International Organization for Migration).

The charge for the test is approximately USD 100 (KES 10,000) at private health facilities and

USD 50 (KES 5,000) at government hospitals.

Test results are typically available within 24 – 96 hours depending on laboratory and location.

Results are usually obtained by physical copy or email.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

Has the government of Kenya approved a COVID-19 vaccine for use? Yes

Are vaccines available in Kenya for U.S. citizens to receive? Yes

Which vaccines are available in Kenya?

Oxford/AstraZeneca, Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen (J&J/Janssen

COVID-19 vaccines are now being offered to those ages 15 & Up in Kenya.

U.S. citizens who reside in Kenya can also access vaccines if they bring their passport.

The vaccines are being offered on a first come, first served basis, with no booking required. Please note that supplies are limited and vary based on location.

Entry and Exit Requirements:

Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? Yes

Unvaccinated Travelers

Eligible unvaccinated travelers over age of 5 years must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test 72 hours

before departure.

They will also be required to take a rapid antigen test at their own cost ($30) on arrival.

Any person who tests positive will have a PCR test administered at their own cost ($50) and self-isolate.

Vaccinated Travelers

Travelers who are fully vaccinated are exempted from the PCR test requirement for entry.

There will be no paper verification of COVID-19 test results and vaccination certificates upon arrival into Kenya. Travelers should upload both documents into Global Haven before boarding their flight via globalhaven.org to generate QR codes.

Incoming travelers are required to have a QR code for a completed Travelers’ Health Surveillance Form that they can access from the website.

https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/

The Kenya Ministry of Health launched the Trusted Travel (TT) Initiative: https://africacdc.org/trusted-travel/ .

At this time, the QR code is for arriving passengers and the TT code is for those departing. Travelers can get the TT code with their test results from an accredited lab at any major hospital.

Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? Only for eligible unvaccinated travelers over age of 5 years

Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes

Effective January 1, 2021:

All passengers are required to apply and obtain an e-visa before boarding an inbound aircraft to Kenya.

The e-visa can be obtained through http://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html

More Information on E-Visa:

https://www.kenyanevisa.com/requirements/us-citizens/

Movement Restrictions

Is a curfew in place? No

Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No

Quarantine Information:



Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? No

Passport Information:

Passport Validity - 6 Months

Vaccinations - Yellow Fever

Blank Passport Pages - 2 Pages

Tourist Visa Requirement - Yes

Current Restriction for Exit - Maximum - 100,000 Kenyan Shillings AKA $1,000 USD