
Longonot62
English expat in Kenya
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About me
English
Lives in Nyeri
Speaks English.
Registration: 05 March 2010
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Kenya eTA or East African Tourist Visa - which is better? by DouglasMcG
When I visited Kenya, I did it under a one-time eTA (electronic Travel Authorisation)). I had no problems and was rarely asked to show it, even by hotels. I did not need a physical copy: from Immigration Control to 4-star hotels, the electronic ...
@DouglasMcG.聽 Since visas were scrapped in Kenya in favour of the eTA, the East African Tourist Visa (EATV) is not valid for Kenya.By the way, there is no requirement to show the eTA at all, once in country as this document is only valid for ... Read More
Best Visa to apply for in Kenya by FrankLancs
Whats the best visa to apply for.Been in kenya 3 years now.
@DouglasMcG. The East Africa Tourist Visa (EATV) is no longer valid in Kenya and an eTA will be required even if you hold. An eTA must be applied for, approved and printed out before arrival (at least 72 hrs prior). It is not available at the ... Read More
eFNS Kenya portal by Razan1
Hi guys, Does anyone know what's going on with the eFNS Kenya portal? it's been giving me this message: 'Access token error: Sorry! Your account is not currently active Click here to go back' for some time now so I can't ...
"Because if foreign spouses鈥攑articularly male spouses鈥攁re unable to obtain this dependent pass, it would effectively prevent them from even applying for permanent residence or citizenship under Kenyan law."No it wouldn't necessarily, ... Read More
residency by markl
my son has been in Kenya for 6 months and will return there soon. We are trying to find out about residency as he would like to live there permanently He is planning to marry his Kenyan girlfriend in the next few months - can he do that without ...
The Dependent Pass is effectively a single unified permit as it encompasses all dependents, including children. It is not just aimed at spouses.The Constitution states that a Dependent Pass can be issued to a man, but in practice cultural beliefs ... Read More
Nursing in Kenya: how difficult is the registration process? by Sarahlee
Hi all,My husband is considering taking a job that would require us to move to Nairobi for 1-2 years. I am an oncology nurse in Utah, and am interested in finding employment in Nairobi as well, hopefully as a nurse. The process seems pretty ...
Hi, Bear in mind that there is a lot of unemployment in the Kenyan health sector. I think that it's unlikely that you would be granted a work permit as these tend to be issued in those sectors where there is a skill shortage. Nursing salaries are ... Read More
Best Visa to apply for in Kenya by FrankLancs
Whats the best visa to apply for.Been in kenya 3 years now.
The first question would be, if you have been in Kenya for 3 years, what permit do you currently have? Another pertinent question would be whether you are married to a Kenyan citizen and for how long as after 3 years you can apply for permanent ... Read More
Mombasa Real Estate Investment by hkdman
Hello - I am interested in purchasing a 2br / 2ba off plan apartment in Mtwapa.聽 The property is the Mooring Sea View residence: mooringseaviewresidenceThe price is approx 64k USD for a premium apartment.聽 I would pay 30% down and then the ...
A rent return of Ksh 100,000 for an apartment in Mtwapa seems way too high considering that most appear to be in the 20,000 to 35,000 price range, with some 3 beds at La Marina going for 70,000 to 90,000. Needs some more research I think.Perhaps ... Read More
Where to source seeds? by Peter Mugane
Hi all,I'm trying to find a bunch of different seeds (non-irradiated) to grow in my garden - shishito peppers, jalapenos, hatch chiles, Szegedi and Kalocsai red peppers, peppercorns, chaya (tree spinach), warrigal, brazilian spinach, Egyptian ...
Hi, All imported seeds are irradiated, so I assume that you've done your homework around all the plants being available locally?Chaya very rarely produces seeds and is therefore grown by propagation. Cuttings don't appear to be that easy to ... Read More
Kenya visas by TheBookWorm
Hello everyone, I've been looking into Kenya's immigration website. What has been your experience with Kenya long term visas and permits? Which one do you have? Was the process smooth and easy to obtain? My husband and I are looking into the Class K ...
I think its is worth mentioning that the evisa was replaced by the electronic travel authorisation (eTA), quite a few months ago, which requires somewhat less screening. There are still a number of foreigners who stay in Kenya on serial ... Read More
Most common scams in Kenya by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Kenya as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it鈥檚 immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
MPesa is very secure. Never had any concerns and on the whole, Safaricom employees should find it more difficult to hack into your account than say a bank employee.As for above, you just have to double check the number of the recipient carefully ... Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Kenya by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Kenya as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
In Kenya, there is no door to door postal service and there is a PO Box system, with the boxes being located in post offices (often in town centres). A PO Box must be applied for vis the post office of your choice. However, PO Boxes are difficult ... Read More
Most common scams in Kenya by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Kenya as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it鈥檚 immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
I would consider the risk of being mugged, prostitutes and being called names, the dangers of public transport are hardly scams and certainly these may occur anywhere. I'd only have to go to London to experience some of the above!New arrivals are ... Read More
Road safety in Kenya by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Kenya as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Kenya, whether driving, ...
Regarding driving, Things to be aware of: it's pretty hectic in Kenya, with the rules of the road being a guideline only for most drivers, poor training and road discipline adding to the mix. The main issues are poorly judged overtakes and ... Read More
Taxes for expats in Kenya by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Kenya, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What are ...
A double taxation agreement means that you would not be expected to pay tax twice on the same income, but under the UK/Kenya double taxation agreement, you should be paying tax in the country in which you reside. A UK pension if subject to tax in ... Read More
Kenya, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Kenya, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your ...
@Ele091011.I am sorry that this is your experience of life in Kenya. From my own experience I have never found Kenyans to be unwelcoming and I have never experienced the xenophobia/hostility as a foreigner in Kenya that my (Kenyan) wife has ... Read More