Kenya visa requirements for Mauritians
Travel and visa requirements
Kenyan Visa is not required for Mauritians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Mauritius citizens are allowed to visit Kenya without obtaining a visa for the duration of 90 days.
- Mauritius passports must reach the validity of 3 months as stipulated by the Kenyan travel requirement.
- Visitors are advised to leave at 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, Mauritius is 1 hour ahead of Kenya.
- 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 Kenya from Mauritius.
- The estimated flight time from Port Louis, Mauritius to Kenya is 4 hours, 26 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 food is Maize meal called Ugali, when cooked and Unga when raw and ripe. 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 visit. Kenya is a country with terrorism potentials.
Can I extend my stay in Kenya?
After the initial days allocated by the immigration control at the port of entry have elapsed, you can make extensions at the immigration headquarters in Nairobi.
What is the capital of Kenya?
Nairobi is the capital of Kenya. It is situated in the south-central part of the country, in the highlands at an elevation of about 5,500 feet (1,680 metres). The city lies 300 miles (480 km) northwest of Mombasa, Kenya's major port on the Indian Ocean.
What is the best time of the year to visit Kenya?
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.