Kenya

Last updated: May 24, 2018 14:32 ET

Still valid: May 27, 2018 23:11 ET

Latest updates: Entry/Exit requirements - work permits

Risk level(s)

Kenya - Exercise a high degree of caution

Exercise a high degree of caution in Kenya due to the threat of terrorism and a high crime rate.

Regional advisory - Avoid all travel

Avoid all travel to the following areas:

areas within 150 km of the Kenya–Somalia border, including all of Garissa and Lamu counties, due to a risk of kidnapping and attacks

areas within 50 km of the coast, from north of the city of Malindi to the Kenya–Somalia border, due to a risk of kidnapping and attacks

areas within 100 km of the borders with South Sudan and Ethiopia, due to armed banditry and cross-border violence

Eastleigh neighbourhood of Nairobi - Avoid non-essential travel

Avoid non-essential travel to the Eastleigh neighbourhood of Nairobi, where the crime rate is high.

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