Kenya visa requirements for Egyptians
Travel and visa requirements
Kenyan Visa is not required for Egyptians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Egypt citizens are allowed to visit Kenya by applying for an electronic visa for a duration of 90 days.
- Egyptian passports must reach the validity of 3 months as stipulated by the Kenyan travel requirement.
- Visitors are advised to leave at least 2 blank pages of their passport for entry stamps.
- Intending visitors must provide a Certificate of Yellow Fever vaccination.
- The associated plug type is G, which is the plug that has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. Kenya operates on a 240V supply voltage and 50Hz.
- Kenya uses the East Africa Time zone (GMT+3) hence, Kenya is 1 hour ahead of Egypt.
- Options for getting around Kenya include airlines, trains, car hires and taxis, public transport like 'matatus' and buses.
- British airways, KLM, Lufthansa and Emirates are carriers to Egypt from Mauritius.
- The estimated flight time from Cairo, Egypt to Kenya is 4 hours, 36 minutes.
- Visitors are allowed to possess money amount up to 100,000 Kenyan Shillings on exit.
- The Kenyan shilling is the currency of Kenya.
- The Bantu Swahili language and English serve as Kenya’s official languages but there are more speakers of Swahili than English in the country.
- The popularly cooked Kenyan foods are maize meal called Ugali, when cooked and Unga when raw and rice. Ugali is usually served as a white stiff porridge, good for dipping in stews or making into a makeshift spoon when you eat with your hands.
- The predominant religion in Kenya is Christianity, Islam is the second-largest religion in Kenya, other faiths practised in Kenya are Baha'i, Buddhism, Hinduism and traditional religions.
- Wildlife safari is the soul of Kenya’s tourism with safe infrastructure like buses, jeep and light aircraft are put in place for the comfort of tourists exploring the country.
- Lions and Leopards are part of the landscape of the country which has made Kenya one of East Africa’s favourite Safari destinations.
- Kenya is also a great place for cultural encounters as there are more than 40 different ethnic groups in the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to visit Kenya?
Kenya is a relatively safe country and the centres of main cities are safe especially during the day. Watch out for violent crimes in Kenya such as kidnapping, muggings, armed carjacking, burglaries.
Are there mosquitoes in Kenya?
It is recommended that you purchase mosquito nets and repellents as Malaria risk is high throughout the year in Kenya but low in Nairobi. Nairobi has been marked as a malaria-free zone as its warm climate is only more habitable for Culex mosquitoes that are usually unable to carry malaria disease.
What is Kenya most famous for?
Kenya, being one of the world's most famous travel destinations is renowned for its remarkable diversity of landscapes, animals and cultures. From vast plains to snowcapped mountain summits, Kenya provides a striking backdrop for Africa's most classic safari adventures.
What currency should I take to Kenya?
You can take the US dollars along but it is better to have the Kenyan Shilling.
Are Safaris in Kenya safe to visit?
When taking normal safety precautions, Kenya is considered safe as a safari destination and for most tourism in general. More than a million tourists visit Kenya for safaris every year and most visits are trouble-free.