Can a Burundian with a Rwandan refugee passport visit Kenya?

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I'm a Burundian who lives in South Africa and holds a Rwandan refugee passport. Can I use this passport to travel to Kenya? I didn't use it when I came here to South Africa.



Best Answer

It appears that you may be able to use this document to enter Kenya if you are granted a visa, for which the fee is $50 (source: Biometric passport gives Burundian refugees a second chance):

The document gives access in all the countries of the world except that of origin of the refugee. However, Kenya and Tanzania do not readily accept holders of this document and a $50 entry visa fee is charged for users. Rwanda hosts more than 172,000 refugees, more than 53 per cent of whom are Burundian.

Unfortunately, I have no idea whether "Kenya and Tanzania do not readily accept holders of this document" refers only to the $50 visa (which is in contrast to the privilege of Rwandan citizens to enter without a visa) or if it implies that additional difficulties might be in store.




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How long can a Rwandan stay in Kenya?

Kenya tourist visa is free for Rwandan citizens. The maximum duration of stay is 6 months. You can also find useful tips from fellow travellers.

Can I travel to Rwanda with Kenyan ID?

National Identification Cards are also recognized as travel documents by Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda and can be used when travelling between the 3 Partner States.

Can I travel from Kenya to Rwanda without a passport?

Citizens of Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya belong to the EAC, or East African Community. Those visiting Rwanda will only need to obtain a visitor's pass on arrival, which is valid for 6 months. There is no visa fee payable for this pass, and you can renew it at any point of entry.

What documents do I need to travel to Tanzania from Kenya?

All visitors to Kenya and Tanzania must meet the entry requirements to have permission to enter both countries....In both cases you need:
  • Passport with over 6 months validity.
  • Digital copy of a recent passport photo (check a Kenyan evisa photo requirements)
  • Proof of visa fee payment.
  • Completed declaration form.




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