Nairobi

[Member #4740]

What's the problem with only Evisa?

I was in Kenya with VOA, very easy and smoth no issue. The main issue was to get out of Kenya with PCR test. It was a nightmare.

I heard about guys that keep the PDF so they use the same test for multiple visits.

When I left Kenya on the plan the captain announce 40 min delay as some passengers PCR was delayed and they already checked inn. This is happen only in Kenya airways when entire plan waiting 40 min to late passengers.

And the searched for nylon bags in you stuff in the airport security hoping to find something and charge you with a big fine. I did my homework and totally eliminate all Nylons. Kenya airways sent me email about it before the flight so I was prepared.

I would say in and out was very fast and VOA was just 40 min or so. When filling the VOA you need to provide hotel reservation or just saying you stay with a friend and add his phone number. Since I payed everything went smooth they only want the money and approve my VOA in zero time.

Now should I go to Kenya again? Well what has changed?

1. No curfew.

2. no police try to arrest you for violation of COVID.

3. Clubs open.

4. dry season arrived.

What not change.

1. I have no idea how to find quite apartment in Mtwapa beside the Israelis apartment and even there loud music.

2. ATM Issues-better to bring cash USD / Euros.

Overall, Jan to March is fantastic time for Kenya. Blue sky, clear sea water and girls everywhere.

[DzikaBomba]

In one word. NO. The airline will refuse you boarding without E-Visa. Same as Uganda. They had to follow the same DUMB example like Kenya by eliminating VoA. More people will fly to Tanzania because of this DUMB policy.

Why should People wave their holiday in Kenia only because there is no VoA? I can't believe that someone will cancel their Holiday only because of this.

What's the problem with only Evisa?

I'm sure they did it because they want to eliminate corruption and cash disappearing at the immigration counters.

[Slowalk]

It's December 2021, tourist season is certainly in full swing -- anyone confirm that still possible to get visas in-person, ON ARRIVAL? (Yes, we already know they want people to do the form online.) Confirmation is you've traveled there in the past month.

And is it still 50 USD?

Mine came in two days after I applied. In addition, you must have you Covid PCR test 96 hours before arrival and registered in the QR health system before boarding.

[Neddy69]

I have a terrible habit of not finishing my thoughts in my sentences. What I meant to ask.

I know how to apply for an extension online. Has anyone got an extension and had your passport stamped at another office location other than at NBO Airport?

I read that someone who stays in Kenya simply goes to the nearest immigration office and pays an officer for a 3-month stamp.

No. You have to do it via EFnS account. Unless an Immigration officer does it for you in the system. The good old times are over, where just somebody put a stamp in your passport. I know of cases they bought a (fake) stamp. If your extension online is not registered in EFnS you have a lot of problems.

https://fns.immigration.go.ke/account/

Neddy.

[Neddy69]

It's December 2021, tourist season is certainly in full swing -- anyone confirm that still possible to get visas in-person, ON ARRIVAL? (Yes, we already know they want people to do the form online.) Confirmation is you've traveled there in the past month.

And is it still 50 USD?

In one word. NO. The airline will refuse you boarding without E-Visa. Same as Uganda. They had to follow the same DUMB example like Kenya by eliminating VoA. More people will fly to Tanzania because of this DUMB policy.

Neddy.

These are the OFFICIAL websites. Don't fall for all the countless Visa BS Sites which takes another 50$ or more. Happened to friends of mine. Have fun. Particularly the Ugandan one is a lot fun...

https://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html

https://visas.immigration.go.ug/

[Rwenotmen]

It's December 2021, tourist season is certainly in full swing -- anyone confirm that still possible to get visas in-person, ON ARRIVAL? (Yes, we already know they want people to do the form online.) Confirmation is you've traveled there in the past month.

And is it still 50 USD?

[Comoros23]

As one of the few open destinations. (and an easy-going one) how busy is Nairobi / Kenya now?

I suppose Covid's still having an effect, but are there a decent amount of foreigners? Maybe even as many as before the pandemic because Kenya's one of the easiest places to go to?

Would prefer it quiet when I arrive. Less competition!

[BionicMan]

This airline checking. Around the world, it is more thorough and more difficult to pass than actual immigration. If you are not approved in immigration, you have to return, possibly airline have to pay this. So airline will check your application very carefully, visa, all covid stuff, etc. Often return flight is expected. I have been denied flight a few times during the years.

Airlines have to get you back and pay 5,000 $ fine iv you have been rejected at immigration for anything to do with docs and / or your qualification to enter the country.

Of course they will charge you the airticket at current rate. Nevertheless it doesn't bring many points to them. And in some cases they might fine their own check in agent.

This is why they are over careful about docs.

[Slowalk]

As said in the same web page where you make online visa:
Renewal.
Your stay period may be extended for a further 90 days through fns. Immigration. Go. Ke.

I have a terrible habit of not finishing my thoughts in my sentences. What I meant to ask.

I know how to apply for an extension online. Has anyone got an extension and had your passport stamped at another office location other than at NBO Airport?

I read that someone who stays in Kenya simply goes to the nearest immigration office and pays an officer for a 3-month stamp.

[Leblon]

My PC auto filled in my old passport number on the visa. The airliners caught it and made a big deal and told me that Kenya may turn me back. Immigration completely ignored it and allowed me through no questions. Also, a couple years ago in Uganda, immigration stamped my passport with a black woman's photo visa.

Where did you apply for an extension?

As said in the same web page where you make online visa:

Renewal.

Your stay period may be extended for a further 90 days through fns. Immigration. Go. Ke.

I have not gone through this procedure. When I noticed that I had only one month visa although I had been in Kenya three months, I decided to go to visit immigration. Lady there in reception area told me to pay six thousand shillings to arrange it without bureaucracy. I told three. We settled in four. So I gave her money, she disappeared somewhere and came back with three months extension in my visa. Lot of time saved, she told me that to make that renewal, I should have made lot of procedures in that webpage and then visit in immigration, I don't remember sure was there visit to immigration involved.

This airline checking. Around the world, it is more thorough and more difficult to pass than actual immigration. If you are not approved in immigration, you have to return, possibly airline have to pay this. So airline will check your application very carefully, visa, all covid stuff, etc. Often return flight is expected. I have been denied flight a few times during the years.

[SceticoBlu]

Visa extension and first time application are made online.

[Slowalk]

when I went to ask extension, I noticed that they had written only one month. So I was two monts in Kenya with expired visa. Nodoby cared in immigration, I got my extension. I have forgot to check again what they wrote to my visa this time, I was asking in arrival in immigration many times three months, and then forgot to look what the guy actually wrote to my passport.

My PC auto filled in my old passport number on the visa. The airliners caught it and made a big deal and told me that Kenya may turn me back. Immigration completely ignored it and allowed me through no questions. Also, a couple years ago in Uganda, immigration stamped my passport with a black woman's photo visa.

Where did you apply for an extension?

[Leblon]

I remember Simmers from 10 years ago. Great music and willing ladies. Are there comparable places in Nairobi now?

Also, I'm coming to Kenya in January. Is it possible to get a visa and enter the country if my return flight is 6 months away? Or do I need to go through the hassle of getting a flight in 3 months' time then rescheduling it in country?

I have done it, last year and this year. Arriving with tourist visa maximum three months, and return flight after six months. Nobody was checking when the return flight is going back.

Last year I asked three months visa when arriving to immigration, when I went to ask extension, I noticed that they had written only one month. So I was two monts in Kenya with expired visa. Nodoby cared in immigration, I got my extension. I have forgot to check again what they wrote to my visa this time, I was asking in arrival in immigration many times three months, and then forgot to look what the guy actually wrote to my passport.

[SceticoBlu]

https://bahama-breeze-ke.business.si...edium=referral

That is the mentioned place. The guy at the door says livemusic is from Thursday to Saturday starting at 5 pm.

Buffet at noon, fish 250, water 100,-

A bit smokey around the grilling station.

I preferred the pizza at Dominos opposite.

[SceticoBlu]

I remember Simmers from 10 years ago. Great music and willing ladies. Are there comparable places in Nairobi now?

Also, I'm coming to Kenya in January. Is it possible to get a visa and enter the country if my return flight is 6 months away? Or do I need to go through the hassle of getting a flight in 3 months' time then rescheduling it in country?

Simmers is a loss, not so for the girls there but for the atmosphere and the early opening times. In Westlands next to Havanna there is similar open air structure now.

You just book your return flight and extend the visa after 3 months.