Covid Policy
Covid policy. All travelers above the age of 12 years arriving into the country through any point of entry will be required to show proof of either COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR test conducted not more than 72 hours before departure.
NB: Vaccination means having received the prescribed doses of a specific vaccine’s latest shot at least fourteen (14) days before arrival (not including the day of vaccination).
Travelers below the age of twelve (12) years shall be exempt from the requirements of a vaccination certificate or Pre-departure PCR test.
Any traveler above the age of twelve (12) arriving at any point of entry with no proof of vaccination or a PCR test or those with flu-like symptoms shall be subjected to a rapid antigen test at their own cost of 30 USD. Any person who tests positive on antigen RDT will be subjected to an entry PCR test at their own further cost of 50 USD and self-isolate as per MOH guidance on isolation.
Any traveler arriving at any port of entry into Kenya with flu-like symptoms will be required to fill out the passenger locator form on the ‘kitenge’ platform: regardless of age or vaccination status.
If positive on the antigen test they will be required to undergo a COVID-19 PCR test-own cost. Passengers traveling out of the country, will be required to abide by the particular travel, health and COVID-19-related requirements of the transit and destination country
Pre-departure RDT or PCR testing may be considered at the discretion of any of the airlines departing from or terminating in Kenya.
