How to extend your tourist visa in Kenya

• Many tourists visiting Kenya need to get Kenyan visas before visiting. They can do so in the Kenyan Embassy in their respective country of origin.
• However, upon the expiration of your tourist visa, renewal can still be done to extend your period of stay in Kenya.
• The following is a guide on what you need to extend your tourist visa.
• Your tourist visa can be extended for a further 3-month period at any immigration office in the country.
• NOTE: you'll only receive the services during normal working hours and days.
• Renewal is a same-day activity so there's no need to worry about waiting for long.
• NOTE: renewal ONLY applies to Visas whose expiry date hasn't been met. You'll be required to renew your tourist visa prior to the expiration date on your current visa.

Immigration office hours

• Weekdays from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.

Requirements

• Two passport sized photos for a 3-month extension period.
• Some cash, which tends to differ depending on the immigration office.

Immigration offices

• The major offices include Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nairobi.
• Minor offices include Eldoret, Lamu, Malindi, Garissa, Embu, and Nakuru.