Q. When is a transit visa issued?

A. A transit visa may be issued to a visitor for the purpose of Connecting flights.

Q. Is the High Commission the only place a British passport holder can get a visa?

A. No. a British passport holder may be issued with a visa at any port of entry to Kenya provided they meet the usual Immigration formalities.

Q. The visa endorsement in a passport, does it allow a visitor to stay in Kenya?

A. No, in addition to the visa endorsement, the visitor is issued with a visitor's pass free of charge at the port of entry. The visitor's pass gives the period of time the visitor should stay in the country, with a maximum of 3 months.

Q. If a visitor has a valid visitor's pass and visits Tanzania or Uganda, then returns to Kenya within the validity, would they need another visa?

A. No.

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