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Entry from outside of East Africa.
The following paperwork is a requirement upon leaving your departure port if outside of East Africa
Boat registration document.
A crew list stamped by immigration 3 copies for Kenya
A departure port clearance certificate 2 copies (this is not always a requirement)
Port health clearance 2 copies.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate if you are under 60 years old.
Covid vaccination certificate
Kenya visa that must be applied for in advance
Entry from Tanzania
Boat registration document.
A crew list stamped by immigration 3 copies for Kenya
A customs form transire, Either C27 or C31
Port health clearance 2 copies.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate if you are under 60 years old.
Covid vaccination certificate
Kenya visa that must be applied for in advance
VISA APPLICATION
Log in for Visa: Subheading
For the port of entry by sea put Malindi, as Kilifi does not feature on the list of options.
You will have other port of origin paperwork that will assist but is not necessary.
South Africans do not need a visa and are automatically granted 30 days free. After 30 days you must buy a visa for USD 50 for the next 90 days.
British must pre buy an evisa.
In the event that you have evisa difficulties, please contact Kilifi Boatyartd
ARRIVAL PROTOCOLS IN KILIFI
Pre - Arrival
Please attempt to advise Kilifi Boatyard in advance of your intended arrival of the following;-
Name of vessel
No of pax on board and gender
Nationality
COVID and Yellow fever vaccination status
We will use this information to pre alert the authorities of your arrival and this will smooth your arrival procedure.
On - Arrival
Fly the yellow Q flag and do not get off the boat until given free practique by Port Health.
Kilifi Boatyard will assist in your arrival paperwork with Port Health, Immigration and Customs at no charge except for the statutory disbursements.
Statutory Entry Costs
The Customs entry paperwork is officially 3 USD to Customs plus your visa fee.
N.B. You must receive an Arrival transire document C27 or C31 from KRA
Port Health USD 10.00. No receipt but they are very pleasant.
They will inspect your boat.
You will have to go to Malindi for Immigration.
Taxi Fare is 40 USD and you should allow half a day for this.
Our mooring fee is 5.00 USD per ft Per month so 32 ft x 5 = USD 160 per month.
GENERAL REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Your boat can stay in Kenya for 364 days in 1 calendar year.
Insurance
A suggested minimum cover is 50,000 USD and costs 125 USD per year. Your international insurance cover is also accepted.
I am sure that after this you may have more questions, if so, call me on WhatsApp. +254 722 442 334
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OSASA Contact in Kenya:
Peter Bateman of Kilifi Boatyard.
+254 722 442 334 (incl. whatsapp)
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