Requirements To travel from Kenya to the United States

To travel from Kenya to the United States, here are the main requirements you must meet as a Kenyan citizen:

🛂 1. Valid Passport

• Must be a Kenyan passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay in the U.S.

• Ensure it is machine-readable and has blank visa pages.

🛃 2. U.S. Visa

Kenyan citizens must apply for a U.S. visa before traveling.

Common visa types:

• B1/B2 – for tourism, visiting family, or business

• F1 – for students

• J1 – for exchange programs

• H1B – for work (sponsored by U.S. employer)

Steps to apply:

1. Complete Form DS-160 (online)
   → https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC

2. Pay visa fee – around $185 (varies by type)

3. Schedule an interview at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi
   → https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ke

4. Attend interview and bring:

   • DS-160 confirmation page

   • Appointment confirmation

   • Passport

   • Visa fee receipt

   • Supporting documents (see below)

📄 3. Supporting Documents (for visa interview)

Depending on visa type, you may need:

• Bank statements or proof of financial ability

• Proof of ties to Kenya (job, property, family)

• Invitation letter (if visiting someone)

• Travel itinerary (optional)

• For students: I-20 form from U.S. school, proof of payment of SEVIS fee

💉 4. Vaccination & Health Requirements

• COVID-19: As of 2023, COVID-19 vaccination is no longer required for most travelers.

• Routine vaccinations (e.g., measles, polio, yellow fever) are recommended, especially if transiting through countries with vaccination requirements.

• You don’t need a yellow fever certificate to enter the U.S., but you do need one to return to Kenya if you’re coming from certain countries.

✈️ 5. Flight Ticket

• Not required before the visa is issued, but recommended once approved.

• You may need a round-trip ticket to show you plan to return.

💳 6. Travel Insurance (Optional)

• Not mandatory but highly recommended, especially for medical emergencies.

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