MANDATORY E–VISA APPLICATION TO ROLL OUT 31ST AUGUST 2015

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GuestPoster701Guest05 August 2015 09:49:09

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This is to inform the general public that as from the 31st August 2015, all visa applications will have to be made online via www.ecitizen.go.ke. The online e-Visa and the manual Visa applications will continue to run concurrently until the 31st August 2015 (Immigration may extend this date to the 30th of September, 2015).

Visas will need to have been received PRIOR travelling to Kenya. Tourists will NO LONGER be able to apply for visas upon arrival in Kenya.

For information/ instructions on how to apply online, please visit the following link: http://www.immigration.go.ke/downloads/ … aperad.pdf

Source: www.immigration.go.ke and Huduma KENYA

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GuestPoster701Guest05 August 2015 14:18:13

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Any info on how long it takes to get a visa plz? Am Egyptian citizen and used to get on arrival.
Thanks
Mona

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stumpyLaos Expert06 August 2015 03:48:11

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Mukondi wrote:
Any info on how long it takes to get a visa plz? Am Egyptian citizen and used to get on arrival.
Thanks
Mona

Why not check the online application process to see how long it takes ??

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GuestPoster701Guest06 August 2015 09:02:18

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Well in order to know how long it takes I have to apply!!!!! I don't wanna apply now.

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stumpyLaos Expert06 August 2015 11:01:11

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Mukondi wrote:
Well in order to know how long it takes I have to apply!!!!! I don't wanna apply now.

Well if you had read through the online application there is a whats app number to call for information and also an email address support@ecitizen.go.ke.
Perhaps you should email them !!!!!!

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GuestPoster701Guest06 August 2015 14:30:50

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The link is not opening, it gives an error. I don't know if my tablet is the problem or the link itself

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stumpyLaos Expert07 August 2015 09:01:25

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Mukondi wrote:
The link is not opening, it gives an error. I don't know if my tablet is the problem or the link itself

I have no problems opening the link. Must be your tablet. Perhaps go to an internet cafe and try a computer there.

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GuestPoster701Guest07 August 2015 09:03:24

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OK I will. Thanks

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GuestPoster701Guest11 August 2015 08:15:19

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Hi Mona,

From what I'm seeing on other blogs, it will take at least 1 week but you, most likely, will need to end up calling them after you have applied as it seems that the process "seems to move faster" after they have been called.

FYI: According to eCitizen, "approval" means that your visa has been approved but not issued yet.

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