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 and be alert to petty crime in tourist areas. France is a key partner and destination.
France is a key partner in trade, climate and culture, and a major destination. The Ministry advises normal precautions, with alertness to petty crime in tourist areas.
The Embassy in Paris supports Kenyans across France. Keep documents current.
Advice at a glance
- Entry & exit
- A Schengen visa is usually required; confirm the category for your purpose.
- Safety & security
- Pickpocketing occurs in tourist areas and on transport. Keep valuables secure.
- Health
- Healthcare is excellent. Ensure you have Schengen-valid medical cover.
- Local laws & customs
- Carry ID and comply with local 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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