Kenya visa requirements for Congoleses

Travel and visa requirements

Kenyan Visa is not required for Congoleses

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Congo passport holders visiting Kenya must first apply for an E-visa.
  • This online pre-visa can be granted by the Kenya consulate in the applicant's home country.
  • This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 90 days within one year. 
  • Congo passport holders are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure from Kenya.
  • Congo passport holders must have a return/onward ticket, and must also provide proof of hotel accommodation.
  • Congolese visiting Kenya can extend their stay for another 90 days at the immigration office. 
  • Congolese visiting Kenya with pets must have a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or high commission. 
  •  Congolese visiting Kenya must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
  • Direct flights are available from the Maya Maya International Airport Brazzaville, Congo to Nairo, Kenya. The estimated flight time is between 3 - 4 hours.
  • The predominant religion in Kenya is Christianity, which is adhered to by an estimated 84.8% of the total population. Islam is the second-largest religion in Kenya, practiced by approximately 9.7 to 11.1 percent of Kenyans. Other faiths practiced in Kenya are Baha'i, Buddhism, Hinduism and traditional religions.
  • Because the time zone currently used in Kenya is the East Africa Time (GMT+3), Kenya is 2 hours ahead of Congo.
  • Getting around Kenya is possible through various public means of transportation including Matutu, Boat, Shared Taxis, Tuk-Tuks, Buses, Trains.
  • In Kenya the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • The climate of Kenya varies by location, from mostly cool every day, to always warm/hot. The climate along the coast is tropical. This means rainfall and temperatures are higher throughout the year. At the coastal cities, Mombasa, Lamu, and Malindi, the air changes from cool to hot, almost every day.
  • One of the best times to visit Kenya is from July to September, during the country's dry season, which also coincides with the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra. The rainy seasons are also good times to travel, as there are fewer visitors and you can admire the striking emerald vegetation.
  • Although Kenya is a multilingual country, Swahili and English are the most widely spoken languages.
  • Visitors might want to pick up some basic Swahili phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
  • Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.
  • Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Swahili, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it dangerous to travel to Kenya?

Much of Kenya is safe. Intending visitors should, however, take note of the country's threats of terrorism.

What should I wear in Nairobi?

For women: Long, summery skirts or cotton trousers plus a pretty top or t-shirt (vest tops are fine as Nairobi isn't predominantly Muslim).

For men: Chinos or cotton trousers and t-shirt/short-sleeved shirts.

What is Kenya famous for?

Kenya is famous for its classic savanna safaris, deserts, and alpine snows, forests and open plains, etc. For many people, Kenya is East Africa in microcosm.

What do Kenyans eat?

Staples in Kenya are maize and other cereals depending on the region, including millet and sorghum eaten with various meats and vegetables. The foods that are universally eaten in Kenya are ugali, sukuma wiki, and nyama choma.