What You Must Declare Upon Arrival in Kenya

The Kenya Revenue Authority has provided a list of items that individuals must declare when arriving at the airport.

To comply with the tax agency's regulations upon entering Kenya, individuals are obligated to declare certain possessions, including those inherited from abroad. To fulfil this requirement, a certificate of grant or will must be presented. Additionally, any purchases made from duty-free shops, such as spirits exceeding one litre or wine exceeding two litres, must also be declared upon arrival.

In addition, it is necessary to declare perfumes and toiletries that amount to over one litre, with the fragrance itself surpassing 250ml. Declarations must also be made for cigarettes, cigars, cheroots, cigarillos, tobacco, and snuff that exceed 250 grams. Even if the services were rendered without charge, any items that were taken overseas for repairs or alterations must be declared upon reentry into Kenya. Moreover, gifts, business-related items, and merchandise must also be declared.

Upon arrival in Kenya, it is mandatory to declare any business-related items that have been taken out of the country during the journey. Moreover, the Kenya Revenue Authority requires passengers to declare any currency amounting to or surpassing $10,000, as well as any goods that are regulated under EACCMA or any other written law. Additionally, passengers are required to declare any baggage that exceeds USD 500, excluding personal belongings that are accompanying them.

Individuals are only permitted to declare commodities intended for personal or domestic use, as evaluated by the appropriate official. Moreover, they must also declare any items governed by EACCMA 2004 or any other relevant law in a country that is part of the East African Community. KRA reiterates that supplying erroneous information to a Customs Officer falls under an offence per EACCMA 2004. Anyone arriving in the country must abide by the requirement of submitting declarations via the assigned Passenger Declaration Form(s) (Form F88).