Kenya
Kenya in East Africa is a pearl in sub-Saharan Africa. From the scenic sandy beaches at the coast, to the Nairobi National Park, to the majestic Rift Valley, the bird life in Lake Naivasha, the hot boiling springs of Lake Baringo, Lake Turkana and Lake Victoria, Kenya is a very beautiful country with lots of wildlife and scenic features, and is one of the major economic hubs in Africa. Wikivoyage
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Can I go? Entry and visas
From GOV.UK, for United Kingdom passports, updated 13 October 2026:
You must apply online for electronic travel authorisation in advance of travel. The local authorities recommend applying at least 2 weeks before your departure.
Travellers who currently hold a visa can continue to travel using their visa until it expires.
For information on work permits and residency, check the Kenyan Department of Immigration requirements.
Passport validity
To enter Kenya, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive and at least 2 blank pages.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
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Your embassy in Kenya
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For a lost passport, an arrest or an emergency.
Kenya's embassy in United Kingdom
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For a visa before you go.
Entry rules change, sometimes overnight. Always confirm with the official source before you book or travel. This is a pointer, not legal advice.
Good to know
Emergency numbers in Kenya
- Currency
- Kenyan Shilling (KES)
- Time
- UTC+3
- Tue 15:35 there now
- Plugs and power
- Type G · 240 V
- Driving
- On the left
- Calling code
- +254
- Languages
- Swahili, English
- Capital
- Nairobi
From Wikidata, Unicode CLDR (currency, languages) and the IANA time zone database; checked 10 October 2026.