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Moving To Kenya
Searching for A International Shipping Company for shipping goods from USA to Kenya? At International Sea & Air Shipping, we are the best international movers to flawlessly execute the job. With us you can get the best moving services that uniquely fit your specific moving requirements and look forward to a stress free moving experience.
When Moving to Kenya
Manage various aspects of your overseas move with expert guidance from our moving specialists such as:
- When do you need to be in the Kenya?
- How long is your intended stay in the Kenya? Is storage an option?
- Amount of household goods and personal effects to move to Mexico? Does this include a vehicle?
The Cost of Moving to Kenya
Shipping from USA to Kenya is a time consuming process due to the huge distances involved. The cost of shipping from USA to Kenya is dependent on the cubic foot of your goods. The move the cubic foot volume of goods – higher the price of shipping. Auto shipping services are considered extra and charged additionally.
Get in touch with our moving specialists to analyze your household goods and calculate precise cubic foot cost of your goods.
About Kenya
Named after Mount Kenya, Africa’s second highest mountain peak, Kenya has many wildlife reserves with thousands of animal species. Kenya officially known as the Republic of Kenya is a country in East Africa. A total of 47 districts constitute Kenya each having its own government.
Bordered by Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda, and Tanzania, Kenya is the world’s forty-seventh largest country in terms of area. Kenya’s geography is as diverse as its people. The setting for the great wildebeest migration, one of the Natural Wonders of the World is Kenya. The climate of Kenya varies between temperate, tropical, and arid.
The well known culture of Kenya is Maasai because of the tourism. Kenya has 42 different ethnic groups, each with its own unique culture. Cricket, rallying, football, rugby and boxing are the several sports in which Kenya is active. Kenya is also a world renowned athletic power house.
With its capital city, Nairobi being a major commercial hub, Kenya’s economy is the largest by GDP in East and Central Africa. Telecommunications sector drives the service industry of Kenya. Tourism is another major industry contributing to the economy of Kenya and is also dominating the service industry. The trade partners of Kenya are UK, Netherlands, Uganda, Tanzania, US, Pakistan, India, China, UAE, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Japan.
Custom Regulations for Kenya:
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport (original) – (If issued within last two years the old passport is also required)
- Work Permit for non-Kenyan citizens
- Baggage Declaration Form C-18 signed by customer
- Bank Release
- Inventory in English, valued and detailed showing the number of packages and in triplicate
- Insurance Certificate
- Invoices for electrical items and serial numbers
- Certificate of change of address
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- Goods are subject to 100% Customs verification
- Used household goods and personal effects are duty-free for returning Kenyan citizens provided they have resided outside Kenya for a minimum of two years and effects are imported within three months of owner's arrival
- Non-Kenyan citizens (first time arrivals) are permitted to import used household goods and personal effects duty-free within three months of Work Permit being issued
- Kenyan citizens who have resided for more than two years outside Kenya are not entitled to import used household goods and personal effects duty-free
- Household goods must have been in owner’s possession for at least one year prior to import. If new, duty will be charged at the current rates.
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Alcoholic beverages
- New items (may require Import License and are subject to payment of Customs duties and taxes)
- Fabric pieces
- Trade goods or goods for sale or disposed to other persons
- Aircraft and vessels of all kinds
- Used machinery
- All computers whether new or old (except under diplomatic status) or unless imported by a student who is studying computer studies
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Weapons, silencers, ammunitions, toy guns and explosives, including tear gas
- Firearms require a certificate to be issued by Nairobi Firearms Bureau for import
- Plants, seeds, bulbs, fresh fruit and vegetables (unless a permit is obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture stating plants are free from disease)
- Pornographic material
- Drugs
- Political literature
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Importation highly restricted and time consuming
- First time arrivals to Kenya and returning Kenyan citizens residing outside Kenya for a minimum of two years are permitted to import ONE auto duty-free provided:
- Auto is more than three months old and has been registered in owner's name for more than three months
- Auto is less than 2,500 cc
- Auto is not sold within 12 months of import
- Owner's Work Permit has been approved for first time arrivals to Kenya
- Owner is 18 years of age or older
- Documents required:
- Import Declaration Form (IDF), Clean Report (IDF) and Clean Report Finding (CRF)
- Authority to import vehicle letter
- Log Book
- Certificate of Registration (indicate engine and chassis number, first date of registration and engine capacity)
- Certificate of local value
- Passport (if issued within last two years, the old passport is also required)
- Customs C15 Form
- New autos require invoice bearing engine and chassis number
- Work Permit
PETS
- Import permit must be obtained from the Veterinary Department at Kabete, Nairobi prior to shipping
- Up to date Vaccination Certificate from country of origin must be provided on arrival
- Dogs and cats are exempt from Value Added Tax but are dutiable
- Birds and bird eggs are prohibited
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, International sea & air shipping cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.
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Motto : Let's work together
Capital : Nairobi
National Anthem : "Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu" ("Oh God of All Creation")
Geography
Location : Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania
Area : Total : 580,367 sq kmLand : 569,140 sq km
Water : 11,227 sq km
Climate : Varies from tropical along coast to arid in interior
People
Nationality : Kenyan(s)
Population : 41,070,934 (July 2011 est.)
Major Cities : NAIROBI (capital) 3.375 million; Mombassa 966,000 (2009)
Languages : English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languages
Economy
GDP : $65.95 billion (2010 est.)
Exchange Rates : Kenyan shillings (KES) per US dollar - 79.217 (2010), 77.35 (2009), 68.358 (2008), 68.309 (2007), 72.101 (2006)
Transportation
Airports : 191 (2010)
Roadways : Total : 160,886 km
Waterways : N/A
Ports & Terminals : Kisumu, Mombasa
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