Philippines visa requirements for Kenyans
Travel and visa requirements
Filipino Visa is not required for Kenyans
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- The Government of Philippines permits Kenyans to visit their country for a duration of 30 days without a visa.
- Kenya citizens who wish to stay longer than the 30-day period are to apply and pay for an extension at the Offices of Immigration in the Philippines.
- Prospective visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond their stay in the Philippines. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- Travellers to the Philippines must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in the Philippines. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the Philippines.
- A return ticket to Kenya or onward destination is needed as well.
- On entry and exit into the Philippines, local currency above PHP 50,000 require an authorization from the Central Bank of the Philippines, and foreign currencies $10,000 will be declared on arrival in the Philippines.
- Tourists bringing in pets must be accompanied by veterinarian good health certificate, issued at Kenya stating that the animal has not been exposed to communicable disease and prior import permit obtained from Bureau of Animal Industry.
- Intending visitors can get to the Philippines from any of the international airports in Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.
- Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Philippine Airlines and Oman Air are some of the Airlines that constantly fly from Kenya to the Philippines.
- The estimated flight duration from Nairobi to Manila, the Philippines is 14 hours, 16 minutes, 19 hours, 35 minutes from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 17 hours, 35 minutes.
- The Philippine Peso is the official currency used in the Philippines. Visitors can various banks and exchange outlets in the country to exchange their foreign currencies.
- The Philippines is one of the few Christian dominated countries in Asia, with over 85% of the entire population. Roman Catholics, Protestants Orthodox, Restorationist etc, are the Christian denomination in the Philippines. However, some of the other religions present are in the Philippines include Hinduism Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
- There are about 150 different indigenous languages in the Philippines, however, Filipino and English are the official languages.
- The Philippines has five types of climates, which are tropical rainforest, tropical monsoon, tropical savanna, humid subtropical and oceanic. However, it has two major seasons, the rainy season, from June to November; and the dry season, from December to May.
- Special delicacies tourists can try while in the Philippines are chicken adobo, kare kare, balut, etc.
- Tourists are advised to budget about $30 to spend on daily expenses while in the Philippines.
- The Philippines uses Philippine Standard Time (GMT+8), which puts Kenya 5 hours behind in time.
- The power and socket plug used in the Philippines are of Type A, B and C. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
- Movement in the Philippines is possible with domestic ferries, tricycles, private transports, and taxis.
- Visitors travelling to the Philipinnes are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to travel to the Philippines?
The best time to visit the Philippines is during the dry season, which is between November and April. At this time the country is fully accessible, including its many beautiful islands and more remote areas.
Can I extend my stay in the Philippines?
Is it safe to travel to the Philippines?
Although there are conflicts in some parts of the Philippines, it is a very big country and most of it is perfectly safe.
Should I get yellow fever vaccination before going to the Philippines?
Kenyans are not required to provide proof of yellow fever vaccination before entering the Philippines. However, tourists are still advised to be vaccinated before embarking on their trip.
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