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Felon entry rules

  • VISA
  • eTA REQUIRED — U.S. citizens must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) since Jan. 2024.
  • Kenya's East African Community Common Market Protocol and Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act (Cap. 172A) authorize denial on public order/security grounds.
  • The eTA does not currently include formal criminal history questions, but landing cards may require disclosure.
  • Kenya is listed by some immigration sources as restricting entry of convicted felons — discretionary enforcement. (verify with embassy before travel)

Registered person entry rules

  • No formal RSO bar identified beyond general criminal record grounds.
  • Sexual offences, especially against children, carry elevated risk of denial.
  • IML notifications transmitted.
  • (verify with embassy before travel)

IML notice

21-day advance notice applies for covered registered persons.

Yes — 21-day advance notice (IML, 34 U.S.C. § 20914).

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