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. The UK is a key partner and a major destination for the Kenyan diaspora, students and business.
The United Kingdom is a leading partner under the UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership Framework and home to a large Kenyan community. The Ministry advises normal precautions.
The High Commission in London supports Kenyans across the UK. Keep documents current and register for longer stays.
Advice at a glance
- Entry & exit
- A valid visa is usually required; confirm the category for your purpose. Keep documents accessible.
- Safety & security
- Crime rates are typical of large cities. Stay alert to petty crime in busy areas.
- Health
- Emergency care is available through the NHS; ensure you have appropriate cover for other care.
- Local laws & customs
- Carry ID where relevant 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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