Health entry rules for Kenya: the yellow fever certificate

Kenya's Ministry of Health says travellers arriving in Kenya from countries where yellow fever is endemic should present a valid yellow fever certificate — the International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis.

The World Health Organization's country list says Kenya requires the certificate from travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission.

Port Health advises being vaccinated at least 10 days before you travel.

The Ministry lists those exempt: infants under 9 months (except during an epidemic), pregnant women (except during an outbreak), people with a severe allergy to egg protein, and people with severe immunodeficiency or a thymus disorder.

The Ministry's page and WHO's list give different youngest ages (9 months and 1 year). If you are travelling with a baby, or think you may need the certificate, check with your airline and Kenya's Port Health before you fly.

Port Health says you may be screened on arrival, including a temperature check, and may be asked to complete a form about your health and any recent exposure to communicable diseases. Carry documents that show your vaccination status.

The Ministry says travellers no longer have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a pre-departure COVID-19 test.

KenyaPlus doesn't give medical advice. Book a travel clinic or doctor's appointment several weeks before your trip to ask about recommended vaccines and malaria prevention for the places you plan to visit.