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Magical Kenya

Kenya

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Overview

Explore Kenya...​ 

Kenya is an East African country known for its savannas, diverse wildlife, and as the birthplace of the safari.

Fun Fact: Your favourite imaginary iPhone friend Siri, received her name from a Swahili word which means ‘secret.’ The name also has a double meaning as in its Nordic tongue, it translates into ‘beautiful woman who leads you to victory.’

Kenyan Flag

5-7hrs

Average Flight Time

Nairobi

Capital City of Kenya

Swahili & English

Official Languages

Kenyan Shilling & U.S. Dollar

The currencies used in Kenya are the Kenyan shilling (KES) and U.S. dollar (USD). The shilling was introduced in 1966 to replace the East African shilling.  

Africa

Africa is the second largest and second most populous continent, covering approximately 20% of the Earth’s surface and situated primarily between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Made up of 54 recognised countries, Africa is renowned for its diverse cultures, rich history, and vast natural resources, including the Sahara Desert, the Nile River, and the Serengeti Plain. The continent is cut almost equally in two by the Equator, meaning most of Africa lies within the tropical region, bounded on the north by the Tropic of Cancer and on the south by the Tropic of Capricorn.

GST -1

Time-Zone

All Year

Climate

Kenya has a diverse climate, with coastal areas experiencing warm, humid weather, while the highlands enjoy cooler temperatures. 

The country has two rainy seasons – long rains from March to May and short rains from October to December, supporting its varied landscapes and rich ecosystems.

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Country Code: +254

Emergency Contact Numbers

 999        999        999

Visa Guidelines

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​Visa applications? Not exactly riveting, but often essential and always unavoidable.

We’ve done the research and pulled everything together to save you time, effort, and energy.

In the tabs, you can check if your child or student needs a visa for their trip. If they do, you’ll find clear guidance, embassy links, required documents, and step-by-step instructions.

And when it comes to submitting the application, parents really are best placed. After all, no one knows the travelling student better.

Parents should ensure that their child's documents meet the official travel requirements for Kenya.

If your child holds multiple passports and plans to travel with one, while their UAE residency visa is linked to another, please make sure they carry both passports during their trip!

Review the sample documents and the relevant official checklists to ensure that all specific criteria are met.

Passport Validity (Minimum):

  • 6 months after entry into Kenya

UAE Residency Validity (Minimum):

  • 3 months after expected return to UAE

Parent/Guardian NOC:

  • Required

School/College NOC:

  • Required

To confirm the entry requirements for your child to enter Kenya, please click here.

To summarise, passport holders from the following EAC countries are exempted from applying for an eTA: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda, whilst all other nationalities are required to apply for an eTA to travel to Kenya.

We recommend that all minors travelling internationally, without a parent or guardian, carry both a signed parental NOC and a school NOC with them. Samples of each are provided below. This can help to mitigate any potential issues at border control and streamline the immigration process.   

Sample Parent/Guardian NOC

Sample School NOC

Classification

  • Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)

Entry

  • Single

Validity

  • 90 days from the date of issue

Length of Stay

  • 30 days

Application Form

Visa applications are part of the adventure, right?

Contact Details

Embassy of Kenya, Abu Dhabi

  •  +971 2 666 6300
  •  [email protected]
  •  Villa 12, Dalma Al Kharama Street (26), Al Rowdah, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Consulate General of Kenya, Dubai

  •  +971 4 342 8111
  •  [email protected]
  •  Villa 5, Street 15, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 2, Dubai, UAE

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This page was last reviewed on 19 February 2025. We update our content regularly to ensure accuracy.