Codes

Visiting Kenya!

Various exemptions from import duty and VAT are allowed on imports of

personal and household effects to those who are visiting Kenya or changing

their residence from another country to Kenya.

Your Exemptions

Goods covered by these exemptions must be: -

a) The property of and accompany the passenger, or are imported within 90

days of the date of arrival.

b) For the personal or household use of the passenger in Kenya.

c) Of such kind and in such quantity as the proper officer (Customs Officer)

may allow.

Generally, exemptions will be granted on the following items if imported as

accompanied baggage:

(a) Spirits (including liqueurs) not exceeding one liter or wine not

exceeding 2 liters.

(b) Perfume and toilet water not exceeding in all one half liter, of

which not more than a quarter may be perfume.

d) Cigarette, cigarillos, cigars, cheroot, tobacco and snuff not

exceeding in all 250 grammas in weight.

Exemptions do not; however apply to the following items

a) Fabrics in the piece.

b) Any trade goods, or goods for sale or disposal to other persons

c) Aircrafts or vessels of all kinds.

e) Motor vehicles under temporary importation or those on transit.