Hello,
I'm going to be traveling to Tanzania, but I have a layover in Kenya. Does anyone know if I need to get a visa, and what kind? I have heard of transit visas, but I read that's for going around Nairobi. I'm not planning on leaving the airport, do I still need one?
Thanks!
Layover Visa Kenya
matadams7
14 July 2016 21:01:42
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Longonot62
15 July 2016 04:47:57
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It depends upon whether you are staying airside or not. If you need to pass through immigration and collect your bags, then check in for your next flight, you must buy a transit visa ($20), which is valid for 72hrs. If your bags have been checked through and you do not go through immigration, then a visa is not required.
matadams7
15 July 2016 05:32:52
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Thanks! Our bags are checked and we'll just board the next flight.
If things change, are we able to buy the visa onsite?
Longonot62
17 July 2016 06:22:21
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Yes you can.
matadams7
17 July 2016 18:31:42
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Thank you!
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