Kenya has provided more details on its new mandatory travel insurance requirement, confirming that travellers with existing cover that meets the minimum requirements will not need to buy a separate policy.
The new regulations, published in the Kenya Gazette, set out a plan that will require international travellers staying in the country for less than 12 months to provide a minimum cover of US$50 000 (R806 665), including medical expenses, emergency medical transportation, prescribed medication, mental healthcare and repatriation of mortal remains.
The Kenyan Ministry of Health clarified that travellers who possess travel insurance from their home country can upload to the Kenya ETA system, provided it meets the prescribed minimum benefits.
Travellers who do not have the required insurance before arriving in Kenya can purchase a policy on arrival from a licensed insurer approved under the mandate.
The Department of Immigration Services plans to implement the new requirement through the ETA system and at all designated points of entry. However, it is unclear on when the system will be implemented.
