General Reports

[Jiggydus]

Is there still Visa on arrival for US citizen, or do I do this E Visa crap?

The e visa is quite easy to apply for. I had two separate layovers (16 hrs & 26 hrs respectively), and I obtained 2 separate transit e visas which cost a total of $42 USD ($21 each). The approval was automatic after I clicked submit and paid using credit card. Kenya also offers 5 year multiple entry visa for American bloks for $200. I have made over 10 visits to Kenya in past 5 years, so this 5 year multiple entry visa will definitely save me some dough (previous 6 month multiple entry visa cost $100 and visa on arrival cost $50)!

[Naked Gunz]

There were so many complaints from travel companies that they restored the visa-on-arrival within weeks. You can still apply electronically, but last month at NBO airport there was just one person ahead of me in the queue for a paper visa.

For Mombasa this January I did not have the evisa, just gave them 40 euro and filled out a form, no long waiting at the Moi airport at all.

Ok thanks you guys for the reply.

[SceticoBlu]

For Mombasa this January I did not have the evisa, just gave them 40 euro and filled out a form, no long waiting at the Moi airport at all.

[Tungsten2]

There were so many complaints from travel companies that they restored the visa-on-arrival within weeks. You can still apply electronically, but last month at NBO airport there was just one person ahead of me in the queue for a paper visa.

[Naked Gunz]

Kenya giving again visa by arrive.

Is there still Visa on arrival for US citizen, or do I do this E Visa crap?

[Jiggydus]

Should read, Practically every country features a situation of non residents paying more than residents.

I did state that but actually most African countries feature a multi tier charge scheme: citizens pay the least followed by residents followed by neighboring country citizens followed by non African tourists. Of course, children and students pay the least of all. I just choose to go to zoo since Nat Geo Wild has captured way more cool wildlife goings on than the typical safari tourist will ever see.

[BobBlack]

You are comparing apples to oranges. Practically every country feature situation of residents paying more in tuition than non residents. I was comparing the USA National park system to that of various African countries. In America, there is no difference in price for residents and non residents whereas that is not the case in Africa. I was merely pointing out what rubbed me the wrong way. I still visit Africa but I am judicious in my choice of venues. So yes, I do take it or leave it. That is okay by me.

Should read, Practically every country features a situation of non residents paying more than residents.

[Jiggydus]

I also hope you dislike the huge difference in non resident / resident fees paid by Non Europeans studying in European universities (Resident 3000 vrs Non Resident 11,000 per year).

You are comparing apples to oranges. Practically every country feature situation of residents paying more in tuition than non residents. I was comparing the USA National park system to that of various African countries. In America, there is no difference in price for residents and non residents whereas that is not the case in Africa. I was merely pointing out what rubbed me the wrong way. I still visit Africa but I am judicious in my choice of venues. So yes, I do take it or leave it. That is okay by me.

[BobBlack]

I also hope you dislike the huge difference in non resident / resident fees paid by Non Europeans studying in European universities (Resident 3000 vrs Non Resident 11,000 per year).

Why do you need to come to European Universities in the first place and pay all that money. Don't blame Europe for that.

Having been to National Parks similar to that of Kenya, I found they also charge more money for tourists than they do for locals.

It's a case of take it or leave it.

[Jagem]

I also hope you dislike the huge difference in non resident / resident fees paid by Non Europeans studying in European universities (Resident £ 3000 vrs Non Resident £11,000 per year).

The second thing I dislike is the huge difference in resident / non-resident fees to enjoy the natiional parks.!

[Tom Mabuhay]

Kenya giving again visa by arrive.

After a short period of e-visa only, the VOA (visa on arrival) and even the visa via embassy is back.

At least according to the website information of Kenyan embassies.

[Beno69]

....If they go to extreme, tell them to take you to their boss, OCPD or call police headquarters, no one is corrupt there.

Ha ha ha ha. Very funny!

So why endless Muzungus coming to Kenya many years before, are now no more coming?

All People in Kenya are more or less corrupt. When you get robbed the Girl / the Staff from the Hotel / the manager / the police. All work togheter to get the Money from the last Tourist, stupid enough to visit Kenya again. The Girls are very nice, but it's not worth the risk anymore.

[NashMaeva]

Am a local girl here though am well traveled. Except when terrorist group was hitting Kenya sometimes back, it has been safe for everyone. The terrorists, alshabab used to target people near their border and remote towns like Garrisa which isn't good. I saw security is a major concern to most foreigners and hence as a local, I know what goes on here. Just avoid walking in remote places alone, walking at night and never bribe policemen, it is illegal unless he himself is asking meaningless cash.

If they go to extreme, tell them to take you to their boss, OCPD or call police headquarters, no one is corrupt there.

[NashMaeva]

Hello,

Am a local girl here though am well traveled. Except when terrorist group was hitting Kenya sometimes back, it has been safe for everyone. The terrorists, alshabab used to target people near their border and remote towns like Garrisa which isn't good. I saw security is a major concern to most foreigners and hence as a local, I know what goes on here. Just avoid walking in remote places alone, walking at night and never bribe policemen, it is illegal unless he himself is asking meaningless cash.

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[Bulik]

Visa on arrival is extended till 31st October.

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/201...as-on-arrival/

Lets see what happens after, this e visa thing is never going to work. Senegal just stopped with that BS.

Rgrds.

Neddy.

I have done E visa twice now since it was implemented and seemed to work very well. I have a visa in my email within 3 days printed it out, no more lines or filling out applications at the arrival area no more. Done in the comfort of my office!

Bulik