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Kenya: cosa sapere prima di partire

L’essenziale

  • Obtain an approved eTA before departure; official UK advice recommends applying 2 weeks ahead. Most short-stay visitors must also buy the Kenyan Government's inbound health insurance.
  • Cards and ATMs are common in cities and tourist areas. Remote areas need a cash plan; parks may require card or M-PESA payment.

Ingresso e visti

British citizen passport: Obtain an approved eTA before departure; official UK advice recommends applying 2 weeks ahead. Most short-stay visitors must also buy the Kenyan Government's inbound health insurance. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.

Moduli e autorizzazioni online

Validità del passaporto: At least 6 months after arrival; 2 blank pages.

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: gov.uk ↗, immigration.go.ke ↗, immigration.go.ke ↗

Denaro

Contanti e carte sono entrambi diffusi. Carte accettate soprattutto in città e nei luoghi turistici.

Apple Pay — nessun dato · Google Pay — nessun dato

  • Cards and ATMs are common in cities and tourist areas. Remote areas need a cash plan; parks may require card or M-PESA payment.

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: travel.gc.ca ↗

Regole e divieti

Leggi che i turisti violano senza saperlo

  • Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Cultura e abbigliamento

Religione: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.

Abbigliamento: Dress conservatively and respect local religious customs, particularly in coastal areas.

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: travel.gc.ca ↗

Clima

Kenya's rainy seasons generally fall in March–June and October–November; floods and mudslides can affect roads and camps.

Mese per mese
  • gennaio: Jan: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • febbraio: Feb: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • marzo: Mar: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • aprile: Apr: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • maggio: May: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • giugno: Jun: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • luglio: Jul: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • agosto: Aug: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • settembre: Sep: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • ottobre: Oct: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • novembre: Nov: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • dicembre: Dec: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.

Stagione migliore: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: smartraveller.gov.au ↗

Cosa portare

  • Copies of travel documents
  • An adapter compatible with your accommodation
  • Medicines with their prescription documents

Pratico

Prese: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.

Acqua: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.

Circolazione: a sinistra

Assicurazione: Most visitors staying under 12 months must buy Kenyan Government-provided health insurance; foreign insurance does not replace it. Check exemptions and also arrange personal cover.

Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: tcs.ch ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Le regole d’ingresso cambiano. Prima del viaggio consulta il sito dell’ambasciata o dell’ufficio immigrazione del paese.