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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Take normal precautions. Canada is a valued partner with a large and growing Kenyan diaspora.
Canada is a valued partner for trade, education and the diaspora. The Ministry advises normal precautions.
The High Commission in Ottawa supports Kenyans across the country.
Advice at a glance
- Entry & exit
- A visa or eTA is required depending on purpose. Confirm before travel.
- Safety & security
- Crime rates are low. Take normal precautions, especially in winter conditions.
- Health
- Healthcare is excellent but costly for visitors. Ensure you have adequate cover.
- Local laws & customs
- Comply with local and provincial regulations. Carry ID where relevant.
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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