tanzonholiday2016
American looking for information about Kenya
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Registration: 29 July 2016
Are there new tourist visa policies?
That’s right it is 90. It was late when I wrote that post. Wow they can give you 30? I’m planning to apply for the Dependent’s Pass once there as it will be awhile before I return to the USA. Not sure if that makes a difference. ... Read More
Are there new tourist visa policies?
Is it true that visitors to Kenya who come in on a tourist visa are only allowed 30 days instead of 60? I’ve checked e-visa and a few other sites which state 60 days but on a Nairobi expat forum many commented that it is now limited to 30 ... Read More
Adoption experiences by tanzonholiday2016
My husband who is Kenyan and I are looking into adoption within the next two years. Does anyone have experience with adopting in Kenya, Somalia or Yemen?
Wonderful. That doesn’t seem too difficult. Thanks for the input! :-) Read More
Sending and receiving packages in Kenya by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Kenya? Is the public postal ...
The only one I’m familiar with is here in the DFW area called KenTex. I think they’re in Plano. Read More
Sending and receiving packages in Kenya by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Kenya? Is the public postal ...
If all of the items that I will be shipping to Kenya in a drum from Dallas, Texas are used items will I still be required to pay customs and is it just a matter of my husband collecting the items for me once they arrive in Nairobi? Read More
Sending and receiving packages in Kenya by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Kenya? Is the public postal ...
Is the shipping company in Texas you are referring to KenTex? I have several things I want to ship to Kenya in the next month before leaving TX and I am thinking of going with this company. Read More
Adoption experiences
My husband who is Kenyan and I are looking into adoption within the next two years. Does anyone have experience with adopting in Kenya, Somalia or Yemen? Read More
American marrying Kenyan national by tanzonholiday2016
Hello, I am American and currently residing in Texas. I am engaged to a Kenyan citizen and we will be married in October. My fiance still lives in Kenya and I am planning to move to Nairobi in June 2017 after completing my university degree. What ...
All is well but gets a little boring being home all day. Thanks for asking :-) Read More
Help in finding a job for my expat wife. by eyselema
Hi All I will potentially be moving to Ruiru in Kenya from the UK next September 2019 as a teacher. My wife and young son will be moving as well but my wife won't be on a work permit. She works in schools in the UK but in Kenya she will need a ...
If she can do some volunteer work near to home I would definitely go for it. I would love to myself. I am used to being at work and earning my own money so staying at home drives me crazy nowadays. Read More
Obgyn in Nairobi by NYC_girl
Hi, I am trying to find a good obgyn in Nairobi. My husband and I just found out that I am pregnant and this is our first baby. I will be giving birth back home in the US but wanted to have a very good doctor to monitor my pregnancy and provide ...
Yes and that's exactly what it sounds like. It's even more frightening to know that nothing is done about their actions. Read More
Confusion with renewing tourist visa by tanzonholiday2016
Today my husband and I went to Nyayo House to have my tourist visa extended for another 90 days. We were told this could be done online yet I have searched all over to find the application to extend the visa but with no luck. Does anyone know the ...
We eventually found out how to renew but it was on a different version of the sight from which I initially applied for the visa back in November. Read More
Obgyn in Nairobi by NYC_girl
Hi, I am trying to find a good obgyn in Nairobi. My husband and I just found out that I am pregnant and this is our first baby. I will be giving birth back home in the US but wanted to have a very good doctor to monitor my pregnancy and provide ...
OMG that's intimidating. Sorry this happened to you ladies. Will be careful with whom I choose. Read More
Confusion with renewing tourist visa by tanzonholiday2016
Today my husband and I went to Nyayo House to have my tourist visa extended for another 90 days. We were told this could be done online yet I have searched all over to find the application to extend the visa but with no luck. Does anyone know the ...
Oh Okay. Thanks so much for letting me know all of this important stuff. I will check on it. Thanks! Read More
Confusion with renewing tourist visa by tanzonholiday2016
Today my husband and I went to Nyayo House to have my tourist visa extended for another 90 days. We were told this could be done online yet I have searched all over to find the application to extend the visa but with no luck. Does anyone know the ...
Okay I don't know why they said it was free on the website when I applied. I've never heard of the Foreigner's Certificate. What is it exactly? Read More
Confusion with renewing tourist visa by tanzonholiday2016
Today my husband and I went to Nyayo House to have my tourist visa extended for another 90 days. We were told this could be done online yet I have searched all over to find the application to extend the visa but with no luck. Does anyone know the ...
Yes we went back to Nyayo House this morning after completing the application online. Of course on the application it states the extension is free but when we got to the window the woman charged us 3000 Ksh stating that it was to cover 1000 shilling ... Read More
Confusion with renewing tourist visa by tanzonholiday2016
Today my husband and I went to Nyayo House to have my tourist visa extended for another 90 days. We were told this could be done online yet I have searched all over to find the application to extend the visa but with no luck. Does anyone know the ...
Okay I have had an account with e-citizen for a year now and have applied for visas through them before but I do not see an option for visa extension on the page. Is extending the same as applying for a new visa all over again? Thanks Read More
Confusion with renewing tourist visa
Today my husband and I went to Nyayo House to have my tourist visa extended for another 90 days. We were told this could be done online yet I have searched all over to find the application to extend the visa but with no luck. Does anyone know the ... Read More
Interesting customs and traditions in Kenya
LOL sorry but the thought of taking the matatu most places will be different for me. I'm used to PT but not being so close and jumbled with everyone else. Read More
Companies that ship small goods from the UK by tanzonholiday2016
Hi guys! Have any of you ever used one of those shipping companies where you can order things from shops in the UK like Argos, Amazon, Tesco, etc to be sent to Nairobi? Any recommendations? I'm currently looking at one company but wondering if ...
Thanks. Yes that was the company I was looking at as I would like to order some things from Argos. Had I known I would be living in Kenya I would have bought those things last year in Leeds. Simple things like toasters and hair straighteners are a ... Read More
Companies that ship small goods from the UK
Hi guys! Have any of you ever used one of those shipping companies where you can order things from shops in the UK like Argos, Amazon, Tesco, etc to be sent to Nairobi? Any recommendations? I'm currently looking at one company but wondering if ... Read More
Malaria vaccinations
Last year when I was in Tanzania I did take malaria pills during the two weeks there but most of my time was in Zanzibar. So I see it would be the same with Mombasa. Thanks so much L! Read More
Malaria vaccinations
If I will be in Kenya for six months (mainly Nairobi with a few visits to Mombasa) will I need to get vaccinations for the entire six months or would I just need to get the pills for the trips to the coastal areas? Also could I get the vaccinations ... Read More
American marrying Kenyan national by tanzonholiday2016
Hello, I am American and currently residing in Texas. I am engaged to a Kenyan citizen and we will be married in October. My fiance still lives in Kenya and I am planning to move to Nairobi in June 2017 after completing my university degree. What ...
It's not my job to find a stranger an American or any other type of woman. Find your own and stay on topic please! Read More
American marrying Kenyan national by tanzonholiday2016
Hello, I am American and currently residing in Texas. I am engaged to a Kenyan citizen and we will be married in October. My fiance still lives in Kenya and I am planning to move to Nairobi in June 2017 after completing my university degree. What ...
Maybe you should start your question under your own topic. Your question does not relate to an American moving to Kenya. It's rude to just hijack someone else's topic for your own good. Read More
Just moved to Nairobi - looking for friends by Heidrun
I moved to Nairobi three weeks ago and I am looking for friends :) Anyone out there?
Thank you or should I say, asante sana! Tanz Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in Kenya by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Were your professional qualifications recognised in Kenya? What country did you complete your qualifications in? What profession are you in? Did you have to go through any formalities to get your qualifications recognised, such ...
Same here but in international development. BA in Politics. Read More
Shopping for home goods
Okay I will check them out. Thanks again Longonot! Read More
Shopping for home goods
Since leaving the UK I really miss shops like Argos, Curry's and Tesco. I wish they had branches in Kenya. Other than Nakumatt what other shops are good for buying small electrical appliances like toasters, blenders, tea kettles and hair ... Read More
American Accent
Howdy! Maybe you should check out the Internations group with American expats. InshaAllah you'll find a good group of friends. Read More
Shipping and customs fees
Oh wow, That sounds like a lot. Think I will just bring it with me via Lufthansa. Thanks again Longonot. Read More
Shipping and customs fees
Hi, Will I have to pay customs fees for items that I will have shipped to Kenya? Everything I am shipping is used like clothing and a few home decorations. Read More
What to do during 5 hour transit in Nairobi before I fly to Mombasa? by housniy
I'm travelling to Kenya on May 6th. I land in Nairobi in the morning and I have a ~5 hour wait before my Fly 540 flight takes off to Mombasa. Any ideas on what I could do during that time?
In Nairobi I would definitely stay put with only five hours. The traffic is horrendous. Have a coffee or a meal at Java House and just relax. Read More
Just moved to Nairobi - looking for friends by Heidrun
I moved to Nairobi three weeks ago and I am looking for friends :) Anyone out there?
This is good to know. Read More
Immune to malaria? by tanzonholiday2016
Does your body ever get used to being in a different place? I will be picking up a new prescription of Malaria tabs for my visit to Nairobi next month but since I will be moving there later in the year I want to know about how long it takes for the ...
Thanks but would you recommend the anti-mosquito creams/repellents like OFF and some of the other over the counter types you find at places like Tesco, Superdrug or Boots? Read More
Immune to malaria?
Does your body ever get used to being in a different place? I will be picking up a new prescription of Malaria tabs for my visit to Nairobi next month but since I will be moving there later in the year I want to know about how long it takes for the ... Read More
TEFL and teaching English in Nairobi?
Is there much of a need for English language teachers in Nairobi? I have been thinking about re-enrolling back into my TEFL course to consider teaching English as an option if I can not find a job soon enough in my field. Read More
Health insurance by tanzonholiday2016
I will be moving to Nairobi in June 2017. Can anyone from perhaps the USA recommend health insurance coverage that isn't over the top expensive. Well you never know what could happen but I am basically needing it for stuff like minor illnesses, ...
Okay great. Thanks so much for the recommendation. Read More
Health insurance by tanzonholiday2016
I will be moving to Nairobi in June 2017. Can anyone from perhaps the USA recommend health insurance coverage that isn't over the top expensive. Well you never know what could happen but I am basically needing it for stuff like minor illnesses, ...
Thanks but would I still qualify since I am not a citizen? Read More
Health insurance
I will be moving to Nairobi in June 2017. Can anyone from perhaps the USA recommend health insurance coverage that isn't over the top expensive. Well you never know what could happen but I am basically needing it for stuff like minor illnesses, ... Read More
Husband's salary requirement for me to eligible to reside
Next June I am hoping to move to Kenya to be with my husband (who is Kenyan). Does anyone know how much he will need to earn to apply for me to live there? What will I need to submit from my bank or job here in the USA to help with the application? Read More
Are you happy in Kenya? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Kenya? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
I hope it's not really hot there. Please say that you get cooler weather at least sometimes. Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Kenya by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Kenya can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Kenya? What are the most ...
I haven't actually moved over just yet and still in the USA. My husband is from Kenya so I look forward to joining him next year. I know there will be great differences between the two countries and I will have to adjust to a new culture but I ... Read More
New members of the Kenya forum, introduce yourself here 3rd quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Kenya forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Thanks Damaris! Have a great weekend. Read More
American marrying Kenyan national by tanzonholiday2016
Hello, I am American and currently residing in Texas. I am engaged to a Kenyan citizen and we will be married in October. My fiance still lives in Kenya and I am planning to move to Nairobi in June 2017 after completing my university degree. What ...
Thank you Longonot62 for all of your helpful feedback. I am sure it will all be a headache but thank goodness I have an idea as to what to look forward to. Read More
Volunteering opportunities for newcomers?
Hi, I'd like to know if there are volunteer opportunities for people who have just moved to Kenya? It's likely that I will not have a paying job for about the first 4-6 months but in the meantime would love to volunteer at a hospital, ... Read More
Expand your social circle in Kenya by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to Kenya means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one develop a ...
Wonderful! I love InterNations. I belong to the Dallas branch of the group and have met many wonderful people and volunteered with various events. I am glad to know they have a good group in Nairobi as well. Read More
New members of the Kenya forum, introduce yourself here 3rd quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Kenya forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi guys, I am Tanya from Dallas, Texas. I'm engaged to a Kenyan (getting married in October 2016) and will be moving over in June of next year after my graduation from university. I am hoping to meet and make friends with other expats and ... Read More
American marrying Kenyan national
Hello, I am American and currently residing in Texas. I am engaged to a Kenyan citizen and we will be married in October. My fiance still lives in Kenya and I am planning to move to Nairobi in June 2017 after completing my university degree. What ... Read More