Entry Requirements & Travel Visas
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US passengers are required to have a visa to enter Kenya. A single entry visa is sufficient for passengers continuing on to Tanzania, and connecting in Nairobi, Kenya for departure flight to the US.
Kenya Entry Requirements
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COVID-19 Entry Requirements: Digital confirmation of your completed vaccination certificate and your PCR test which must be taken a maximum of 72 hours prior to departure to Kenya. This confirmation can be obtained through the Global Haven website or at https://globalhaven.org/ . Please create an account, enter your travel and personal details, and upload your test result certificate and your vaccine details for verification. After completion, a QR code will be generated for you to download. Bring a print-out or take a screenshot of the QR Code, as this will be requested by the airline and airport officials to facilitate entry to Kenya.
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Tanzania Entry Requirements
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U.S. citizens require a visa to enter Tanzania. A visa support letter will be sent after you have completed your registration form and made your final payment, approximately 60 days prior to departure. Please apply for your visa only after receiving this letter. See details and apply for your eVisa below.
Tanzania requires proof of yellow fever vaccination upon entry for passengers arriving from Yellow Fever Endemic Countries, such as Kenya. Find a vaccination Center.
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General Requirements & Guidelines
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- In general, you must have a passport to travel abroad, which should be valid for at least six months after your return date. Passports expiring before then should be renewed as soon as possible. Passports contain at least 2 blank pages for each country visited. If your passport does not have this many pages, obtain a new passport as soon as possible.
- if your passport and visa are not in order, airlines and cruise ships may deny boarding, countries may deny entry, and your trip may be disrupted. Travel insurance may not cover such losses.
- Any changes in names or passport information should be reported to us immediately. Airlines and cruise ships may deny boarding if the name on your passport does not match your tickets.
- Minors (age 17 or younger) departing and/or returning to the U.S. without parents or with only one parent may be required by U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) to present a notarized parental consent letter and/or unabridged birth certificate (more information). Many other countries have similar entry requirements, especially for minors traveling with a parent/guardian with a different surname; check with the consulates of all countries you'll be visiting to learn more.