Visas for Canadian travellers

suzanneo

Just wondering if any Canadian travellers have done their visas direct with the Kenyan & Tanzanian consulates? Or did you use a middleman? It seems much cheaper to go direct but a bit more of a challenge arranging it. Thanks

cantraveller

I called the Kenya embassy in Ottawa. They told me to print off the visa form for both counties and fill them out. I sent both forms along with my passport and a money order for each country along with a prepaid return Canada post envelope and they took it to the Tanzania Embassy across the street picked it up and returned it to me. The whole process took about 2 weeks but the savings were huge and was no problem. Make sure you send it so you have a tracking number also using Canada Post. Just google the embassy for the phone number in Ottawa, I believe it is on Range Road. I would call before sending to make sure nothing has changed. They were very nice people and very efficient. I am not sure when you are going, we went in mid August and had great weather, tons of wildlife and no bugs. Fantastic trip. We are from Peterborough.
Gary

Kaylar

I'm from Toronto and also had no problem, it took about 3 weeks. I went to the Canadian consulate website for each country and submitted them separately. That's probably why it took a bit longer and as it turns out, was more expensive. Oh well, live and learn. I did this two months ago in March, but they say it takes longer during high season. I leave for my first time trip to Africa in exactly one week today and I cannot be more EXCITED!!

suzanneo

Thanks to you both. I'll follow your advice cantraveller and get them done together. My first trip to Africa and I leave early Aug - so excited! I'm from Vancouver.