The following information on entry and exit requirements has been confirmed with the Kenyan authorities. However, these requirements are subject to change at any time. It is the traveler’s responsibility to check with the High Commission for the Republic of Kenya for up-to-date information.

A valid Canadian Passport is required for Canadians intending to visit Kenya. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected departure from the country. Visitors to Kenya require visas. It is recommended that visas be obtained prior to departure to avoid delays and difficulties on arrival. Visas are valid for up to three months but may be extended.

Health requirements can change at any time The Public Health Agency of Canada strongly recommends that your travel plans include contacting a travel medicine clinic or physician six to eight weeks before departure. Based on your individual risk assessment, a health care professional can determine your need for immunizations and/or preventive medication and advise you on precautions to avoid disease. Travelers are reminded to ensure that their routine (childhood) immunizations (e.g., tetanus, diphtheria, polio, and measles) are up to date. 

Canadians require a yellow fever vaccination if they are arriving from countries where this disease is endemic. Travelers arriving without proof of vaccination could be stopped at the airport and required to receive a vaccination, at a cost of US$50, or could be required to leave..