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No more PCR test for entry into Kenya for fully vaccinated travelers

No more PCR test for entry into Kenya for fully vaccinated travelers

Update 14th of March 2022

PRE DEPARTURE REQUIREMENTS KENYA

  • All travellers to Kenya must be fully vaccinated unless meeting the exemption criteria
  • Fully vaccinated travellers are exempt from PCR testing.
  • Unvaccinated travellers 5yrs+ must take a valid PCR test conducted within 72hrs before departure.
  • There will be no paper verification of COVID-19 test results & vaccination certificates upon arrival into Kenya. Airlines must ensure all travellers have uploaded both documents into global haven before boarding via www.globalhaven.org
  • All travellers (incl. those in transit) must complete a Travellers Health Surveillance Form 24hrs before arrival. This generates a QR code required for entry.
  • All travellers must obtain their visa in advance, online via: www.evisa.go.ke.

ON ARRIVAL IN KENYA

  • All arrivals are be expected to self-monitor and report daily through the jitenge platform for their first 14 days in Kenya.
  • Unvaccinated travellers will be subject to rapid antigen testing on arrival at a cost of USD30. Any positive results will require a further PCR Test at a cost of USD50 and required to self isolate

ON DEPARTURE

  • All travellers require a Covid-19 vaccination certificate.
  • PCR tests are not required unless specified by the airline / final destination.

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