Warnings and insurance
Read this travel advice in full before you go. The Ministry does not provide travel insurance, so take out comprehensive cover appropriate to your trip and to this advisory level.
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Exercise increased caution due to crime in some urban areas. Tourism and business travel continue normally.
Brazil is Kenya's largest partner in South America for agriculture, trade and South-South cooperation. The Ministry advises increased caution, mainly regarding urban crime.
Sensible precautions greatly reduce risk. Register with the Embassy in Brasília for longer stays.
Advice at a glance
- Entry & exit
- Kenyan travellers should confirm current visa requirements before travel.
- Safety & security
- Avoid displaying valuables and use registered taxis or ride apps. Be cautious in some urban districts at night.
- Health
- Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for some areas. Carry personal medication.
- Local laws & customs
- Carry a copy of your passport. Respect environmental and wildlife regulations.
Before you travel
- Register with your mission so we can reach you in an emergency and keep you updated.
- Find your nearest Kenyan mission and save its contact details before you leave.
- Keep your passport and travel documents valid, and leave copies with someone at home.
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