| IN-PERSON ATTENDEE URGENT ACTION NEEDED Entrance to the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) requires submission of your full government name as it appears on the ID (e.g. passport). Please fill out the form below to submit the name from your ID that you will be using to enter the facility. |
| Fill out the Form Here Submission Deadline: June 18th, 2025, 11:59 EST Note that failure to complete this form or an incorrect spelling means that you may be denied entry to the UNON compound. |
- Make or save copies of your important documents (e.g. identity card, passport data page, credit cards, and travellers’ cheques) in case you lose any of them. Leave copies with your family and friends as a contingency plan.
- Money Matters: Before going abroad, notify your bank and credit card companies of your travel, and check exchange rates.
- Voltage and adapters: For Kenya the associated plug type is G, which is the plug that has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. Kenya operates on a 240V supply voltage and 50Hz. You may consider the use of a travel adaptor, which is a device that simply allows you to plug any electrical appliance into a foreign electrical socket. It is important to note that it does not convert the voltage or frequency.
- Weather: Nairobi has a pleasant, subtropical highland climate. Kenya’s daytime temperatures average between 20°C/68°F and 28°C/82°F, and about 11°C/51.8°F night time temperatures. Bear in mind that Nairobi has a high elevation of approximately 1,795 m (5,889 ft), meaning that temperatures drop noticeably at night. Late evenings and early mornings are often crisp, even indoors. In the third week of June, we expect a Day maximum temperature of about 22°C/72°F and Night time minimums of about 11°C/52°F.
Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is an international airport serving Nairobi, the capital and largest city of Kenya. See more information here.
Transport
Please contact your hotel directly to arrange airport transportation to your accommodation.
Taxis and Ride Share
- Uber is available in Nairobi. Download the app here.
- Taxis are available 24 hours a day at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. They are recognizable by theiryellow colour. The price must be negotiated with the driver before entering the vehicle.
- Nairobi is a very extended city; the fare and duration depend therefore on the destination and the road traffic. It takes up to 30 minutes between the airport and downtown Nairobi for a fare between KES1200 and KES2000 (10-15 USD).
Shuttles and Buses
- City Bus #34, which runs every 20 mins between 6 AM and 9 PM rotates between downtown Nairobi and JKIA every 20mn for KES35. The travel time, depending on the traffic, is about 45 minutes.
- A minibus is operated by hotels run between the airport, the city center, and the tourist areas. If you plan to stay in one of them, ask if a shuttle is offered to guests. Private services of fast and comfortable shuttles are also offered to travellers to reach different localities. Click here to book a shuttle.
- Nairobi Airport Shuttle Bus
Other Modes of Transport
Welcome Pickups: Offers airport transfers
Ace Mobility: Transport for persons with disabilities
JKIA Airport Transfers: Accessible and comes with wheelchair ramps
Private airport transfers for hire
- It is important to ensure that you have all the documents necessary for your trip. A valid passport, valid for at least six months from date of arrival, is required for entry into the country, and it must have at least one blank page.
- Please also check these additional document recommendations:
- Selfie or passport-type photo
- Details of your arrival and departure itinerary
- Accommodation booking confirmation(s)
- Vaccine Proof: Check the health and vaccination requirements for Kenya here.
Visa or Travel Authorization to Kenya
All visitors including infants and children who intend to travel to the Republic of Kenya must have an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before the start of their journey.
Apply for an eTA here.
- Please note that the Government of Kenya has amended the visa regulations by introducing the eTA and removed the visa requirements for all foreign nationals traveling to Kenya with effect from January 2024. All participants must have an approved eTA before the start of their journey.
- For information on health-related requirements for entering Kenya, please consult: WHO- International Travel & Health and Kenyan Ministry of Health – Arriving Travellers. Please note that eTA for entering Kenya and registration for attending the UN Civil Society Conference are two separate procedures. Kindly note that successful registration to UN Civil Society Conference does not guarantee issuance of the eTA.
- eTA applications for Kenya should be submitted at least 3 days prior to travel to ensure adequate time for authorization.
- Travellers can submit their applications up to 3 months prior to travel. It is highly recommended that travellers apply as soon as they have booked their accommodation and transport tickets.
- Check with your home country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for vaccine recommendations for travel to Kenya.
- Vaccination Proof
- Check the health and vaccination requirements for Kenya here.
- Health Insurance and Medication
- Purchase comprehensive travel insurance, which includes medical evacuation in case of any unexpected emergencies. By familiarizing yourself with these guidelines beforehand, you can ensure you have the proper information before traveling.
- Carry your doctor’s medical prescription if you have to carry any medication, as you may need to show this at the customs checkpoint(s). Learn more about the requirements and permissions for Kenya here.