Kenyan Visa is not required for Central Africans
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Citizens of the Central African Republic can visit and stay in Kenya for up to 90 days by applying for an e-visa.
- Tourists can also obtain a visa on arrival on entry into Kenya.
- CAR passport holders are required to have a passport valid for six months beyond the date of entry into Kenya.
- Visitors are advised to leave at least 2 blank pages of their passport for entry and exit stamps.
- Travellers with foreign currency over $10,000 will be required to declare it.
- Central African minors hoping to travel to Kenya must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
- Pets may enter Kenya via Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and must arrive as air cargo. Tourists with cats and dogs must have an Import Permit issued by Kenya and a good health certificate and rabies certificate issued in the Central African Republic.
- A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from nationals of the Central African Republic on arrival, they also however advised to be vaccinated against common illnesses before travelling.
- Visitors are required to have a return or onward ticket and evidence of sufficient funds to spend during their stay in Kenya.
- A detailed printed itinerary of your time in Kenya and a confirmation of accommodation during the stay, which can be a hotel reservation is needed.
- Intending visitors can get to Kenya from any international airport in the Central African Republic. These airports can be found in Bangui and Bocaranga.
- Kenya Airways is the main airline that flies from the Central African Republic to Kenya.
- The estimated flight time from the Central African Republic to Nairobi, Kenya is 3 hours, 15 minutes.
- The best times to visit Kenya is from July to September, during the country’s dry season, which also coincides with the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra.
- Lions and Leopards are part of the landscape of the country which has made Kenya one of East Africa’s Favourite Safari destinations.
- The Kenyan Shilling is the official currency of Kenya. Visitors with foreign currencies are advised to visit various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
- The Bantu Swahili language and English serve as Kenya’s official languages but there are more speakers of Swahili than English in the country.
- The predominant religion in Kenya is Christianity, Islam is the second-largest religion in Kenya, other faiths practised are Baha’i, Buddhism, Hinduism and traditional religions.
- Wildlife safari is the soul of Kenya’s tourism with safe infrastructure like buses, jeep and light aircraft are put in place for the comfort of tourists exploring the country.
- Tourists are advised to budget about $50 to spend per day in Kenya.
- Maasai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli National Reserve, Tsavo National Park, Samburu, Buffalo Springs, Shaba National Reserves, Lake Nakuru National Park and Lamu Island are some of the tourist attractions in Kenya.
- Kenya uses the East Africa Time zone (GMT+3). Kenya is 2 hours ahead of the Central African Republic.
- The power and socket plug used in Kenya are of Type G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.