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Most EU nations, as well as the USA, are required to make a Kenyan visa application.
Kenyan Tourist Visa
A single entry Kenyan Tourist Visa is issued only to applicants
entering the country for the purpose of tourism. The duration of the
visa is a maximum of 3 months. Multiple entry visas are also
available, but these can only be issued to British Passport holders.
Multiple entry visas are also eligible for a maximum of 3 months,
but they allow the holder to enter and leave Kenya as often as they
like within either a 1 year or 2 year period (depending on the type
of multiple entry Kenyan visa they apply for).
A Tourist visa can be obtained before your trip from the Kenya
Embassy or upon arrival at the airport. A valid passport is required
valid for at least six months at the time of entry in Kenya in both
instances.
Applicants obtaining their Visa on Arrival at Mombasa or Nairobi
will need to pay their fee in cash (US dollars, Euro or UKP only,)
credit cards,other currencies and and methods of payment are
NOT accepted.
Visa Fees (correct as of May 2010)
- Multiple entry visa (1 Year) - $50
- Single entry visa - $25
- Transit Visa -$10
Kenyan Business Visa
Obtaining a Kenyan business visa is very similar to the process for a tourist visa, it alsolimits your stay in Kenya to no longer than 3 months. Whilst you can perform most business functions the holder of this visa is not permitted to be employed in any capacity during their time in Kenya.
An applicant for a Kenyan business visa will be required to submit a valid passport, completed visa application form, two recent colour passport-sized photo and a letter from the business explaining nature and duration of vist as proof of the need to visit Kenya for business purposes.
Contact the Kenyan High Commission for further information
Kenya High Commission London Visa Application Form On line Visa Information Kenyan Embbasy