Kenyan Authorities have announced good news for North American residents. The US and Canadian citizens can now register themselves for the Embassy Service Registration during the process of requesting their Kenya e Visas. There are high expectations with the new service that it will provide a smoother experience to North American travellers and make their journey safer. The nationals who have signed up for Embassy Travel Service Registration can notify the embassy in Kenya closest to them in advance about their arrival.

By utilizing the new service, the visitors from the US and Canada travelling to Kenya can pre-inform the government and stay updated with the latest security circumstances and other developments in Kenya. The travellers connected to embassies in Kenya will also be able to have better communication with their local countries in case of any unexpected scenario. Although, the huge tourists' influx in Kenya indicates that Kenya is a safe destination for foreigners. However, with Embassy Travel Service Registration, the trip can be more secure and tension-free.

Kenya Embassy Travel Service Registration

The new add-on service has made traveller's registration with the local embassy quicker and easier without physically attending the embassy. Travellers can register for this service while in their home country before departing for Kenya.

The latest safe traveller enrollment program allows visitors to notify the government when they travel to Kenya. When the US or Canadian citizens sign up for this program, their nearest embassy or consulate in Kenya will enlist them as citizens on Kenyan territory. As a follow-up, the embassy will keep the registered citizens updated with the latest security information in the country.

Simultaneously, whenever required, the embassy can easily contact the registered travellers, as they have their updated contact information.

The new New Embassy Travel Service Registration service is a part of the online Kenyan electronic visa application system. Therefore, the process is online and automatic. The visitor only needs to give his consent. There is no need for the visitor to physically attend the US or Canadian Embassy in Kenya for signing up.

Eligibility For the Safe Traveller Enrollment Program

Extensively, the service intends for all short-term visitors to Kenya and North American citizens living in Kenya can avail of this facility. The long-term residents may receive necessary information and updates on voting obligations (like taxes) in Kenya.

But currently, the online electronic embassy registration service is working only for Canadian and US Citizens. Hopefully, the government will add more countries to the list.

Advantages of Registering With the Kenya Embassy's Travel Service

The US and Canadian citizens who enrol for New Embassy Travel Service Registration will find out their journey to be safer while in Kenya.

Few major advantages expected from this safe travel program are as follows:

• Participants will receive the latest news about security conditions and trip advice from their government.

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• One of the most important benefits from this program is that the visitors will get updated travel advisory for the whole territory. The travel advisory will also include some specific locations according to the visitor's choice. In this way, they can plan out their trip well and take better travel decisions.

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• The embassy or consulate has the updated contact information of the registered travellers to be used in any case of emergency in Kenya or while getting back home.

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• In case of emergency, it will be convenient and easier for the Friends and family members to contact the applicant enrolled in the safe travel program.

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What Will the Embassy Notify Me While In Kenya?

Kenya is gaining more and more popular among international travellers. The big five, safaris, national parks, and the astounding landscape actively engage the tourists in Kenya. Moreover, the warm-hearted people are another reason the travellers plan to visit Kenya having a sense of serenity and peace. Amidst the adventure of their trip, travellers don't find time to watch or listen to the news.

The advantage of being enrolled in the safe travel program keeps you updated with the following events. (The list mentioned below is not an exhaustive one)

• Natural disasters
• Demonstrations
• Political unrest
• Health Problems
• Uprising Crime Activities
• Family emergencies

The embassy/consulate is responsible for letting you know all the updates.

How to Register in the US Traveler Enrollment Program

The registration of US citizens in the safe Traveler Enrollment Program is a part of the Kenyan electronic visa application. While requesting the Kenyan visa online from the United States , the user will get an option to sign up for this program. If the user provides the consent, then upon completion of visa processing, his information is forwarded to the US Department of State and the relevant consulate or embassy in Kenya. The traveller no longer needs to take any further steps.

How to Register in the Canadian Embassy

The Canadian safe traveller program follows the same way of working. When their citizens apply for a Kenyan visa online for Canadian Citizens, they will find the options, whether they choose to sign up for this program or not, before completing the visa application.

Once the applicant signs up for this enrollment program, the rest of the process becomes automated. The registered Canadian citizens won't need to visit the embassy or consulate while in Kenya.

Is it Mandatory to Enrol for the Safe Traveller Enrollment Program?

The new embassy registration service is optional for US as well as Canadian citizens. The applicants from these countries can otherwise apply for a Kenyan visa without enrolling in the program.