Updated Entry Requirements for Germans Traveling to Kenya:

Amidst the ongoing pandemic, the government of Kenya has revised the travelling rules and entry/exit guidelines for travellers from around the world. Here are all the latest updates and rules for German travellers looking to acquire a Kenyan visa.

All German citizens must obtain a Travellers Health Surveillance form before entering Kenya. This is a new entry requirement introduced by the country because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Depending on the purpose of the visit, German travellers will need to apply Kenya eVisa from Germany before travelling to Kenya. For your information, Kenya e-Visa is issued for tourism, business, or medical treatment purposes.

German citizens can apply for an online visa or e-Visa through a simple, quick, and straightforward application process. The visa will allow them to stay in Kenya for a minimum duration of 30 days. However, the visa can be extended at least twice. This means they can stay in Kenya for up to 6 months.

Do German Passport Holders Require a Visa for Entering Kenya?

Yes, German passport holders must possess a valid visa to gain entry permission. Only a select few countries are exempt from this requirement. Citizens of countries who have a visa-waiver agreement with Kenya can enter the country without a visa. Germany isn't one of them.

The Kenyan government has simplified the visa obtaining process by making it entirely digital. It is now a fast-paced process where applicants can apply from the comfort of their homes. They need to fill out an application form to provide personal, passport, and travel-related data and submit the required documents.

Kenya Electronic Visa Requirements for Germans

German citizens must ensure that they meet the visa eligibility criteria set by the Republic of Kenya. These include:

• A valid passport with at least six months remaining in its expiration and one blank page.

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• A recent full-colour, digital passport-size photograph.

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• A valid and active email address to answer visa-related enquiries (if any) and the approved e-Visa.

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• A debit or credit card to pay the e-visa application fees.

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• If any of these requirements aren't met, the applicant won't be able to submit their application or receive a visa.

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Kenya e-Visa Processing Time:

The e-Visa application from Germany is processed within 1 to 3 business days. However, applicants must submit their application at least seven days before their intended date of arrival in Kenya.

After approval, the e-Visa is sent to the email address the applicant provided in the visa form. Once you receive the visa, get several copies of the visa printed and save a digital copy of the visa on your mobile or any other handheld device. You will be asked to present the visa either in digital or printed form to the border control authorities upon arriving in the Republic of Kenya.

Kenya Visa Application Form Guidelines for Germans

You must complete the visa application form carefully. After entering all the details, please go through the form again to rule out any inconsistencies or mistakes. Even minor errors like mismatching of birth date on passport and visa application can lead to rejection of your visa application.

Be extra careful when typing contact detail and email address since the visa will be delivered electronically to the email ID you provide in the form. Avoid typo errors at all costs, and refer to your passport's biography page when filling out personal and passport-related data.

Kenya Electronic Visa Validity

Kenya electronic visa holder German citizens can stay for a maximum duration of 90 days at a time. The visa will be valid for up to three months from the date of issue.

Travellers can extend the visa validity for 90 days more while staying in the country. For extending their visa validity, German travellers must visit their nearest Kenyan immigration office.

Can German Citizens Get a Kenya Visa on Arrival?

German citizens can't get a visa on arrival. The Kenyan government discontinued this facility in January 2021. From February 2021, all foreign citizens must obtain a visa before reaching the Kenyan border.

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