Level 1 · Normal precautions
United Kingdom: travel advisory
Level 1
Normal precautions
Take the same everyday precautions you would at home. Conditions are broadly stable.
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 this mission so we can reach you in an emergency and keep you updated.
- Save this mission's contact details, and keep your passport and travel documents valid.
- For a life-threatening emergency, call the 24/7 consular line: +254 20 331 8888.