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Consular advice

Travel advisories

Before you travel, check the Ministry's advice for your destination. Conditions can change quickly. Register with your nearest Kenyan mission so we can reach you, and keep your travel documents current.

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How to read the levels

Four advisory levels

Each advisory carries one of four levels. The level is shown in words as well as colour.

  • Level 1Normal precautionsTake the same everyday precautions you would at home. Conditions are broadly stable.
  • Level 2Exercise increased cautionBe more alert than usual. There are heightened risks to safety or security in some areas.
  • Level 3Reconsider travelAvoid non-essential travel. Serious risks may affect your safety, movement or access to services.
  • Level 4Do not travelDo not travel. If you are already there, leave if it is safe to do so and contact your nearest mission.
All advisories

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24 advisories
Region
Level
Level 4 · Do not travelAfrica

Somalia

Do not travel to Somalia due to terrorism, armed conflict and kidnapping. The Ministry's ability to provide consular assistance is severely limited.

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Level 3 · Reconsider travelAfrica

South Sudan

Reconsider travel to South Sudan due to armed conflict, crime and inter-communal violence, which are worse outside Juba.

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Level 3 · Reconsider travelAfrica

DR Congo

Reconsider travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo; do not travel to the eastern provinces due to armed conflict.

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Level 3 · Reconsider travelMiddle East

Israel & the Palestinian Territories

Reconsider travel due to the volatile regional security situation, which can change at short notice.

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Level 2 · Exercise increased cautionAfrica

South Africa

Exercise increased caution due to high levels of crime in some urban areas. Tourism and business travel continue normally.

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Level 2 · Exercise increased cautionAfrica

Nigeria

Exercise increased caution; avoid non-essential travel to the north-east and parts of the north-west and Niger Delta.

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Level 2 · Exercise increased cautionAfrica

Ethiopia

Exercise increased caution; some regions carry higher risk. Addis Ababa and main routes generally operate normally.

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Level 2 · Exercise increased cautionAfrica

Egypt

Exercise increased caution due to the threat of terrorism. Major tourist areas are well secured.

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Level 2 · Exercise increased cautionAsia & Pacific

India

Exercise increased caution; a few regions carry higher risk. Main cities and tourist routes operate normally.

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Level 2 · Exercise increased cautionAmericas

Brazil

Exercise increased caution due to crime in some urban areas. Tourism and business travel continue normally.

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Level 2 · Exercise increased cautionAmericas

United States

Exercise increased caution and stay aware of local safety information. The US is a major partner and destination.

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Level 2 · Exercise increased cautionMiddle East

Türkiye

Exercise increased caution due to the threat of terrorism; avoid areas near the Syrian border.

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Level 2 · Exercise increased cautionAsia & Pacific

Pakistan

Exercise increased caution; avoid non-essential travel to border and conflict-affected regions.

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Level 1 · Normal precautionsMiddle East

United Arab Emirates

Take normal precautions. The UAE is a major destination for Kenyan workers, professionals and visitors, and is generally safe.

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Level 1 · Normal precautionsMiddle East

Saudi Arabia

Take normal precautions. Saudi Arabia hosts many Kenyan workers and pilgrims and is generally safe.

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Level 1 · Normal precautionsMiddle East

Qatar

Take normal precautions. Qatar hosts many Kenyan workers and is generally safe and well served.

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Level 1 · Normal precautionsEurope

United Kingdom

Take normal precautions. The UK is a key partner and a major destination for the Kenyan diaspora, students and business.

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Level 1 · Normal precautionsEurope

Germany

Take normal precautions. Germany is a leading partner in trade, investment and development, and is generally very safe.

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Level 1 · Normal precautionsEurope

France

Take normal precautions and be alert to petty crime in tourist areas. France is a key partner and destination.

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Level 1 · Normal precautionsAmericas

Canada

Take normal precautions. Canada is a valued partner with a large and growing Kenyan diaspora.

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Level 1 · Normal precautionsAsia & Pacific

China

Take normal precautions. China is a major partner in infrastructure, trade and investment.

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Level 1 · Normal precautionsAsia & Pacific

Japan

Take normal precautions. Japan is a key partner in development, technology and trade, and is very safe.

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Level 1 · Normal precautionsAfrica

Tanzania

Take normal precautions. Tanzania is a close EAC neighbour with deep trade and people-to-people links.

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Level 1 · Normal precautionsAsia & Pacific

Australia

Take normal precautions. Australia is a valued partner in education, mining and agriculture with a growing diaspora.

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