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12-09-21 16:27 #3994
Posts: 5Busy?
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!
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12-09-21 16:18 #3993
Posts: 6079Originally Posted by Leblon [View Original Post]
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.
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12-09-21 15:50 #3992
Posts: 322I should've been more clear.
Originally Posted by Leblon [View Original Post]
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.
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12-08-21 15:11 #3991
Posts: 478Originally Posted by Slowalk [View Original Post]
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.
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12-08-21 03:46 #3990
Posts: 197Visa extension and first time application are made online.
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12-07-21 23:25 #3989
Posts: 322Where did you get extension?
Originally Posted by Leblon [View Original Post]
Where did you apply for an extension?
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12-07-21 17:27 #3988
Posts: 478Originally Posted by Comoros23 [View Original Post]
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.
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12-07-21 14:54 #3987
Posts: 197https://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.
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12-07-21 05:59 #3986
Posts: 197Originally Posted by Comoros23 [View Original Post]
You just book your return flight and extend the visa after 3 months.
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12-07-21 02:12 #3985
Posts: 6Originally Posted by ImpressiveWin [View Original Post]
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12-06-21 21:03 #3984
Posts: 5Enter with 6 month return flight?
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?
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12-06-21 19:28 #3983
Posts: 95Add also TransferWise (now called 'Wise')
I totally agree with using a self-managed service like TransferWise or WorldRemit, cause that way you can keep yr MPesa & Safaricom account, and the SIM, alive while you're outside of Kenya. When in Kenya, you no longer hv2 go to a shop to add money (when you do, they always nag about recording yr ID or passport number).
Always get a Mpesa acct when you get a SIM.
(The reason why WorldRemit is most popular than other services is it makes easier to "offshore" possibly suspicious money, especially crypto-currencies. If you're 'that' kind of person, don't think you're safe -- WorldRemit is more & more on the radar of international govt agencies tracking money-laundering & black money, especially after they bought Sendwave for USD half-a-billion).
One nitpick: the camera is a nice-to-have, but not a necessity -- no business in Africa is going to lose out on taking your money just because you have a 1990's phone! They will find a paper menu for you, no problem, LOL. Analog is still King in Africa.
Originally Posted by Slowalk [View Original Post]
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12-06-21 19:07 #3982
Posts: 95As always, Brother Neddy preaches the gospel!
Originally Posted by Neddy69 [View Original Post]
I miss Simmers, Madhouse, F2 . . . . http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/...90#post2421790 :_cries_:
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12-06-21 19:00 #3981
Posts: 95Originally Posted by Neddy69 [View Original Post]
Even he should know not give such large amount to wolf-in-sheeps-underwear, pregnant or not!
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12-05-21 11:02 #3980
Posts: 322Safaricom. WorldRemit - mPESA
Originally Posted by SceticoBlu [View Original Post]
For those who need background, if you want a SIM in Kenya, register to get a Safaricom SIM using an official government photo ID. (Your current passport). If your passport expires, Safaricom may send you a notice to update your ID in person. It doesn't costs anything. I don't understand their need for the EXPIRED passport.
Life is much easier with a good phone / camera, a Kenya Safaricom SIM (Preferred over the Kenya AllTel SIM), a WorldRemit account and a mPESA account. Much of Kenya is cashless and mPESA is used by nearly everyone who has a phone. You can use mPESA for hotels, museums, taxi, EasyCoach, restaurants and etc. You won't need cash except to ride motos, matatus and simple cash only transactions. You will never need to use an ATM because you can exchange mPESA for cash at a mPESA shop.
You can familiarize yourself with the process by doing this: Before you leave your country set up WorldRemit account and send a small amount of money to a Kenyan mPESA account. Once in Kenya, you will use the same method to send money to yourself to fill YOUR OWN mPESA account. You could even pay your your hotel or AirBMB before arrival.
When Sagfaricom assigns you your phone number and activates your SIM, they can also set up your mPESA account. You then should use your WorldRemit to fill your mPESA account.
I mentioned camera because many business only use 3-D barcodes for menu, information, and etc. and you will need a camera to read the bar code.
I'm not answering any questions about MPs and Strip Clubs. If you think you need to resort to them in Africa, you're too much a loser for me to waste my time on!