Beltway Visa and Passport can provide prompt, professional and expedited visa services at the Embassy of Kenya in Washington, D.C. Our experienced visa agents will give your application the special attention it deserves, discuss any problems with the Consulate officer and contact you directly to follow up. We offer FREE pickup and delivery of your application materials in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. Beltway Visa and Passport can secure your visa in a matter of days while the normal application procedure with the Embassy can take weeks. However, we charge an expedited processing fee for our services (see prices below). You always have the option of the lengthier, free processing procedure with the Embassy, where you only pay for the visa itself. If you choose this option you should go directly to the Embassy’s website at: www.kenyaembassy.com If you choose our expedited processing keep reading! Follow the procedures below for the type of visa you need and ship to us for prompt service.
*****NOTE*****
U.S. citizens have the option of obtaining a visa on arrival in Kenya. Travelers should be prepared to wait in line at immigration, provide proof of return or onward travel and evidence of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Kenya. They will need to pay a $50 USD visa fee and will be issued a 90 day visa.
Kenya Tourist Visa Requirements
1. Kenya Visa Application
We ask that you go directly to the Embassy of Kenya website for the most up to date application form: www.kenyaembassy.com From the visa instruction page, follow the “Continue with Online Application” link at the bottom of the instructions. Please fill out the application completely, print and sign.
2. U.S. Passport
Provide your valid, signed passport. Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your stay and have two adjacent blank pages available for the Consulate to affix a visa.
3. Photographs
Provide two (2) color, passport sized photos. The photo must be on photo paper, be 2” x 2”, and have a white background. The photo must have been taken in the last six months.
4. Travel Itinerary
Provide a copy of your airline ticket or travel agent itinerary.
5. Beltway Visa and Passport Visa Order Form and Payment Form
Please fill out the forms completely with as much information as possible. CLICK HERE for the Visa order form. CLICK HERE for the Payment form.
Kenya Business Visa Requirements
1. Kenya Visa Application
We ask that you go directly to the Embassy of Kenya website for the most up to date application form: www.kenyaembassy.com From the instruction page, follow the “Continue to Online Application” link at the bottom of the instructions. Please fill out the application completely, print and sign.
2. U.S. Passport
Provide your valid signed passport. Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your stay and have two adjacent pages available for the Consulate to affix a visa.
3. Photograph
Provide two (2) color, passport sized photos. The photo must be on photo paper, be 2” by 2” and have a white background. The photo must have been taken in the last six months.
4. Letter of Introduction
Provide a business letter of introduction from your employer on company letterhead. The letter should be addressed to the Embassy of Kenya and state the purpose of travel as well as provide contact name and information at the company you will be visiting in Kenya. The letter should also provide a financial guarantee of expenses while in Kenya.
5. Travel Itinerary
Provide a copy of your airline ticket or travel agent itinerary.
6. Beltway Visa and Passport Visa Order Form and Payment Form
Please fill out the forms completely with as much information as possible. CLICK HERE for the Visa order form. CLICK HERE for the Payment form.
Additional Information
-Passports and/or replacing documents should be valid for at least six months on arrival.
-Minors (age 16 and under) traveling alone have special requirements. Please contact us for details.
-Minors traveling the passport of a parent will have special requirements. Please contact us for details.
-Passports and/or replacing documents not in good condition will be rejected.
-All visitors must hold return/onward tickets and all documents required for their next destination. They must also have sufficient funds of $500 USD while in Kenya
–Vaccination Information
-Yellow fever vaccination required for passengers arriving in Kenya within six days after departing or transiting through countries with infected areas.
-Those exempt from Yellow Fever vaccination include children under 1 year, those not leaving the airport in countries with infected areas and those not leaving the airport in Kenya.
-If Yellow Fever vaccination is required, those unable to produce certificates may be subject to quarantine.
-Yellow Fever vaccination is also recommended for those traveling outside of main cities in Kenya.
-Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for all travelers.
Processing Time and Fees
Kenya Consular Fees
-Single entry visa-Tourist/Business/Visitor $50
–Multiple entry visa-Tourist/Business/Visitor $100
–Transit Visa $20
Beltway Visa and Passport Service Fees
-Regular service (7-10 business days) $70
–Expedited service (When available) $140
*****WARNING*****
Beltway Visa and Passport is committed to processing your application in a prompt, efficient and professional manner. We are further committed to follow your instructions in all cases. However, SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT A VISA WILL BE ISSUED! Visas for every country are issued at the discretion of the Consulate officer. This includes whether to issue the visa, the type of visa, the length of visa and the time required to issue the visa. Although we will do our best to advocate on your behalf, Beltway Visa and Passport cannot control the Consulate’s actions and cannot be held responsible for application rejection, visa delay or denial.
Shipping Address
Beltway Visa and Passport, LLC
3421 Wake Drive
Kensington, MD 20895
Please ship to us by a means that is traceable. We suggest FedEx, UPS or Express Mail. It is not advisable to send your passport or vital records through regular service via the U.S. Postal Service.
Call US
Please call us at 1-888-698-1703 to let us know your documents are on the way and by which method they will be arriving. We will look out for them and call with any questions on arrival.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Beltway Visa and Passport, LLC is NOT a U.S. Government agency. We are NOT affiliated with any embassy or government. For passport service you may apply directly through the U.S. Passport Office at www.travel.state.gov For visa service you may apply directly to the embassy for the country you will be visiting. The U.S. Passport Office and embassies charge between $60 and $450 for passports and visas, depending on the type of service you request. Throughout our site, you will find links to the U.S. Passport Office and embassy websites if you wish to apply directly through them.
Beltway Visa and Passport, LLC is a visa and passport expeditor. If for any reason you do not wish to apply directly through the U.S. Passport Office or Embassy, you may use our service to process on your behalf. WE CHARGE A FEE FOR THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE WHICH IS IN ADDITION TO ANY FEES YOU WILL PAY TO THE U.S. PASSPORT OFFICE OR EMBASSY. Our fees range from $70 to $200, depending on the type of service you request. Our fees cover: pickup of your materials in the D.C. area, review of documents, hand submission and pickup by agent including waiting time and our consultation with passport and visa officers.
