Custom of Kenya

Kenya's basic customs regulations.

Kenya is a wonderful African country with many national parks and reserves to visit. To avoid unexpected troubles from marring your trip, we advise you to familiarize yourself with Kenya's customs regulations in advance. Local legislation regulates what you can take to Kenya by airplane. According to them, money can be brought into the country in any amount, but their declaration is mandatory. In addition, it is allowed to carry:

  • Up to 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 225g of tobacco
  • 250 ml of perfume

If you are wondering how much alcohol you can bring into Kenya, the amount cannot exceed 1 liter. Music equipment, radio and movie equipment, video equipment and slide projectors are also subject to mandatory declaration. The list of how much alcohol can be taken out of Kenya is not established by local legislation.

The list of what is prohibited to bring into Kenya includes:

  • Narcotic substances
  • Polygraphic products with obscene content
  • Firearms, ammunition and explosives without proper authorization
  • Imitation toys

A separate paragraph lists what is prohibited to take out of Kenya. This list includes:

  • National currency
  • Diamonds, gold
  • Plants
  • Ivory and animal skins
  • Rhinoceros horn

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