Entry regulations
Kenya
Find all entry regulations for flights to Kenya in the following table*.
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) replaces eVisa
Please note that as of 5 January 2024, you will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) instead of a visa to enter Kenya. The application can be made online. The eTA does not automatically entitle you to enter the country - this is at the discretion of the border officials upon entry. Further information can be found on the website of the Kenyan Embassy. Visas that have already been issued remain valid until the end of the trip.
Prior to Travel
A joint East Africa Tourist Visa can be applied for online for tourist trips to Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda.
Transit travelers who do not leave the airport do not need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).
There are no known restrictions
There are no known restrictions
There are no known restrictions
Travellers should ensure they do not exceed the permitted length of stay in the destination country in order to avoid possible sanctions such as fines, custody pending deportation or even entry bans.
Travel to the following areas of the North Rift region is strongly advised against at this time:
- Korkoron Hills, Tandare Valley and Silale Gorges in Baringo County;
- Mukogodo Forest, Kamwenje, Warero and Ndonyoriwo, Lekuruki Hills, Losos and Kiape Caves and Sieku Valley in Laikipia County;
- Ltungai Conservancy, Longewan, Nasuur, Lochokia and Lekadaar Escarpmenst, Lolmolok Caves, Pura Valley, Malaso Escarpment and Suguta Valley in Samburu County;
- Kapebok, Nakwamoru, Lebokat, Ombollion, Nadome and Kamur Caves in Turkana County, and Turkwell Escarpment at the interface with West Pokot and Turkana Counties.
Travel to the border area with Somalia (approx. 100 km distance from the border), including Lamu Province, is strongly advised against. Non-essential travel to Lamu Island and Manda Island is also advised against.
The Federal Foreign Office points out that in view of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, there are still risks associated with international travel, especially for people without full vaccination protection as well as vulnerable groups. Regulations on entry or international transport connections can change quickly with the pandemic situation.
The so called "3G rule" is lifted when entering Germany, there is a recommendation to wear a mask at some airports.
Prior to Entry
There are no COVID-19-related entry restrictions (e.g. border closures, mandatory proof of testing and vaccination) in force at this time.
Only arrivals with flu-like symptoms are expected to complete the Passenger Locator Form on the 'Jitenge' - platform. The QR Code generated needs to be presented at the airport. The Jitenge MoH Kenya app can also be used for this purpose.
There are no known restrictions
Transit is permitted.
Information on quarantine regulations, testing requirements and possible exceptions for transit travellers that have been vaccinated can be found in the respective categories (if available).
Children and minors are not generally exempt in case testing requirements apply.
Quarantine is not currently required.
There are no known restrictions
No notes available.
There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for completely immunized persons.
There are no known restrictions
There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for incompletely vaccinated persons.
There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for those who have recovered.
On Site
There is no ease of restrictions.
COVID-19 related documentary proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative test result is not currently required.
Current value: 2. Previous week: 2
Data source: Our World in Data / European Center for Disease Control. The data is only available at country level and is updated daily.
There are currently no COVID-19-related travel restrictions in the country.
There are no known restrictions
The mask mandate in Kenya was lifted
A safety distance of 1.5 meters should still be observed.
Restrictions on gatherings have also been lifted.
Many shops and businesses are allowed to open.
Restaurants and bars are open.
No restrictions apply.
Events and gatherings are allowed to take place at full capacity.
Sports, cultural and entertainment facilities are open, and capacity restrictions have been lifted.
No restrictions apply.
International flights have resumed, but restrictions on the flight schedule are possible.
A negative COVID-19 test is not currently required to board domestic flights within Kenya. However, the government has introduced a digital travel locator for domestic flights that generates a QR code which must be presented upon arrival.
If travellers test positive for COVID-19 during their stay, they may be subject to testing and quarantine requirements.
Departure
Appointments for PCR tests, which are necessary for the country of return, can be booked here. Other sources state that a test (if required for the destination country) must be done at the Ministry of Health's Port Health facility at the airport.
Entry/return to Germany
For travellers entering from a risk-free area, there are no longer any registration or other requirements.
There are no known restrictions
There is no obligation to test before entering Germany.
Since May 2022, no proof of a negative test, a vaccination or recovery is required, in order to enter Germany.
Further information on the new entry regulation can be found at the Federal Government's website.
Returnees from virus-variant areas are generally required to present all test certificates on entry. In the case of virus variant areas, only a PCR test (maximum 48 hours old) is permitted. A proof of vaccination or recovery can not replace the negative test result.
Exceptions for delivery traffic, commuters and other groups of people do not apply to returnees for virus variant areas.
There is no obligation to test after entering Germany.
According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.
There is no testing or quarantine requirement for completely immunized persons on entry/return.
Vaccinated persons are exempt from national quarantine and testing obligations. (Caution: In Germany, only the vaccines by BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax have been approved so far.) Further information is available from the Federal Government.
According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.
There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for incompletely vaccinated persons.
According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.
There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for those who have recovered.
Recovered persons are exempt from quarantine and testing obligations nationwide, area of active circulation of highly contagious virus variants. Those who have recovered need proof of a positive PCR test (or other nucleic acid detection) at least 28 days and no more than 3 months ago. Recovered persons must not have any symptoms of a possible COVID-19 infection. Further information is available from the Federal Government.
*All information is without guarantee and is based exclusively on information provided by external sources, e.g. the German Foreign Office. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of this information. Please inform yourself about the applicable entry requirements before your flight.