visa's for kenya

[gary sv]

Hi all me and the wife are going to Kenya in june and know we need visa's it will mean 2 days off work to go to london to get them done (takes 3 days) I was just wondering if any of you have been and got the visa's done in Kenya , must admit i do like things sorted before going normally

by the way i do know i can post passports to the high commision but holiday close and dont want the hassle of a lost passport
cheers

[the_lone_wolf]

A quick google suggest that UK passport holders do require a visa but that you may be able to get it on arrival

Best to speak to a travel agency, or the Kenyan embassy in London?

[gary sv]

done that but like i say wondering if anyone has had any expriences with getting them on arrival travel agent just lets you know the different was of doing it
cheers though

[yorkie_chris]

My Mam went there for a month or so a few years back, I'll ask her.

[gary sv]

cheers yorkie will wait for you reply

[yorkie_chris]

She says better to have it before you go so you're not messing around once you're there, it might also be a bit more money if you get it when you arrive.

[gary sv]

thanks for that looks like 2 days off work then as they want the visas before noon then they can be picked up 3 days later be a good run for the bike though

[ophic]

Nah just buy visa on arrival at airport. Went there 2 years ago - no hassle at all. They're not likely to be fussy - they need the money. I'm assuming you and your OH are British or European?

In general, tourist visas are pretty easy to come by, especially in poorer countries.

edit: you'll need cash (pounds sterling is fine) to buy them with. Used to be $50 each, that was about £30 when I went. They've reduced it to $25 now so you're quids in.

Ye olde google for further reading: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/137/passport_visa/Africa/Kenya.html