General Reports

**Rat Traveler** · 10-17-23 02:05

Anyone else having issues with eCitizen visa application online? I get to the part where I upload a photo and then I get a message that says "oops were having trouble connecting to the internet" and then I'm back at the photo submittal page and it will no longer allow me to upload or progress to the next part of the application. I resized the jpeg image multiple times to see if this would fix the issue, but I don't think that's the cause.

**Jdweeb** · 09-07-23 05:34

Been chatting with a few ladies on Fetlife, they all want to switch to WhatsApp, am I being set up?

**Dick Milhous** · 08-27-23 18:56

Originally Posted by Himbersaft [View Original Post]

I agree with.

Now done my e-visa number 5. Visa was alltime out after 1 day.

Flew into NBO Aug 21; had applied and received my e-visa in < 24 hours. HOWEVER, I was in same Customs line in NBO after deboarding with a couple who had not received evisa after a week. Lufthansa had still allowed them to board. I don't know exactly what happened as I was ahead of them in line but I am certain they would have been granted a visa on arrival.

I feel a bit fortunate as there is a POC with the local embassy who quickly responds to my email inquiries, and the e-visa (short) are all processed locally and not in Kenya. Unfortunately, I have been waiting over 2. 5 months for a 5 year visa and those are all processed in Kenya so sure if or when I will get that visa.

**Himbersaft** · 08-12-23 17:51

Originally Posted by Mombie75 [View Original Post]

Most I ever waited was 1 day.

I agree with.

Now done my e-visa number 5. Visa was alltime out after 1 day.

**Mombie75** · 08-12-23 11:08

Originally Posted by ReinerOtto [View Original Post]

I applied 4 days ago for an eVisa, and still see.

Your past submissions.

EPASS-.

EVisa Application.

Submitted.

In the history of my account at dis. Ecitizen. Go. Ke / applications.

What is the usual processing time for an eVisa? Please, advise.

Most I ever waited was 1 day.

**Reiner Otto** · 08-12-23 08:39

I applied 4 days ago for an eVisa, and still see.

Your past submissions.

EPASS-.

EVisa Application.

Submitted.

In the history of my account at dis. Ecitizen. Go. Ke / applications.

What is the usual processing time for an eVisa? Please, advise.

**MamaGuevos** · 08-05-23 19:23

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**Slowalk** · 08-05-23 17:43

I crossed a land border today. The eCitizen site has been online since the Aug 3.

I should also explain VoA at land borders. Kenya immigration officer will refer you to a cyber shop where a familiar will create an eVisa for you for a fee. Once you pay, the cyber shop familiar will hand carry the receipt to the immigration officer and the officer will give you a visa even before the eVisa is approved. You will be instructed to print the eVisa once its approved.

**Slowalk** · 07-30-23 17:28

Originally Posted by TheGreatCuck [View Original Post]

I was planning for an evisa but the site looks down.

https://www.isitdownrightnow.com/evisa.go.ke.html

Anyone knows if I could still get a visa on arrival from EU with an EU passport and if I still need a nose rape certificate (aka covid test for the unvaxxed)?

Kthx.

You could always have gotten a VoA if you cross via land borders. That goes for Uganda too. Even though you can use a eVISA at the land borders, you only needed eVISA if you flew in. Since the site is down, you can get a VoA at the airport now too.

**AfAsia** · 07-27-23 07:03

Originally Posted by TheGreatCuck [View Original Post]

I still need a nose rape certificate (aka covid test for the unvaxxed)?

Kthx.

From 9 May 2023 the Government of Kenya no longer requires proof of either COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR test for entry into Kenya.

**TheGreatCuck** · 07-26-23 22:41

I was planning for an evisa but the site looks down.

https://www.isitdownrightnow.com/evisa.go.ke.html

Anyone knows if I could still get a visa on arrival from EU with an EU passport and if I still need a nose rape certificate (aka covid test for the unvaxxed)?

Kthx.

**Pcdilwj** · 05-01-23 08:36

Originally Posted by RadicalGuy [View Original Post]

Seems like a good time to visit Kenya. I'm going next month, and noticed that the exchange rate for US dollars now exceeds 133, and still rising.

RG.

When I arrive March 15 I was able to receive 140 shillings to the dollar in nairobi which was above the official rate then the President made a speech about the giving dollars over the official rate so the dollar is now before the offiicial rate I was able to receive 135 on Friday April 28. I guess Kenya has a big black on dollars they want dollars here.

**Radical Guy** · 04-06-23 22:42

Seems like a good time to visit Kenya. I'm going next month, and noticed that the exchange rate for US dollars now exceeds 133, and still rising.

RG.

**Slowalk** · 03-28-23 20:32

There have been violent protests starting Monday, March 20. I understand they will be held every Monday and Thursday. Nairobi, Eldoret, Kisumu and Kakamega are the most violent so far.

**Slowalk** · 12-13-22 13:49

On December 8, I asked Kenya Immigration a question that comes up often between long stay travelers in Kenya:

Q: "After my Kenya 3 month tourist visa and 1-3 month extension expire, do I need to leave the East Africa Community (EAC)?

A: "We get this question often. You must leave Kenya and apply for a new Kenya visa; you are NOT required to leave EAC. ".

In fact, I apply and print my new Kenya visa before I leave Kenya.

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