JVK Africa Ltd.
Jonyo Kenyatta international airport
Kahl Building 1st floor 102
PO BOX 1029, 00515 Nairobi
Tel: +254 722-831315
Fax: +254 780-831315
E-mail: Please contact branch through the Contact Us page
HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS
All shipments (except Diplomatic) are subject to 100% inspection during verification. Used household goods and personal effects are duty free provided goods have been owned and used by the client for a minimum of one year and goods are imported within three months of arrival. After this period expires, you are allowed to apply extension as long as the shipment arrives within 360 days. Items cannot be sold, lent or otherwise disposed of during stay. Goods can be moved into a Customs bonded warehouse pending arrival of the owner; storage should not exceed 12 months. Copies of clearance documents must be received by destination agent 15 days prior to arrival to arrange for the duty-free certificate.Returning Citizens: Must have proof of living abroad for two years and have their effects imported within 3 months of arrival also must have original valid passport used for the last 2 years or any previous passport other than the current passport. (The entry and exit stamps are used by customs to check the compliance of the regulation). Returning nationals must not have visited Kenya for a sum of more than 90 days in the last 2 years prior to last date of arrival into Kenya. Used personal effects older than 1 year can be imported duty free. It is recommended returning nationals send ocean shipments on a through B/L to Nairobi terminal.
Required Documents
Passport Bio page and entry and exit stamps – original will beneeded during inspection, (if issued within last 2 years, the oldpassport is also required)
• Residence Visa/Work Permit – original
• PIN Certificate – obtained through the Kenya Revenue Authority
• Sea Waybill (unless shipment has a vehicle)/Air Waybill
• Valued Inventory
• Pack List
• Power of Attorney – giving authority for Destination Agent to arrange customs clearance
Diplomat Status
Diplomatic goods are not subject to inspection with the approved Pro1b form. Diplomat must be present in Kenya when shipment arrives.
Required Documents
• Passport, Bio page, and entry and exit stamps pages. Original passport will be required to release shipping order from ssline
• PRO IB Forms – approved by Ministry of Foreign Affairs,exempts diplomat from inspection
• PRO IA Form – required if importing alcohol, approved by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Comprehensive inventory – all high-tech equipment, computers, electronics, stereos etc. must state
• PIN certificate
PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED GOODS
• Narcotics/illegal drugs of any kind
• Firearms, airsoft guns and plastic toy guns are strictly prohibited– unless a Firearms Certificate issued by Kenya Firearms Bureauis obtained
• Explosives, ammunitions, and weapons of any kind including teargas and silencers & toy guns
• Pornography, subversive material, and political literature
• Plants, seeds, bulbs, fresh fruits & vegetables – require a permitfrom Ministry of Agriculture
• Gambling machines, games of chance, currency, securities &false currency
• Live animals, animal traps, birds, & bird eggs animal skins,trophies, tusks, ivory & horns
• Precious stones and metals
• Cultural artifacts and other objects of cultural importance
• Henna
• Palm Trees and any byproducts
Alcohol, Spirits, Cigarettes should be sent separately from personal effects shipment and are subject to high duty tax. Firearms and ammunition can only be imported with authorization from the territorial administration. Endangered species and any products or parts thereof require authorization from CITES. Any hunting weapons require authorization from the Ministry of Interior.
ANIMALS AND PETS
Dogs & cats are allowed with approved import permit, they are dutiable but exempt from VAT. Pet birds are prohibited.
Required Documents:
• Import Permit – obtained from Veterinary Department, Kabete,Nairobi prior to departure
• Pet Owner’s Passport• Certificate of Vaccination – including rabies, must be current Health Certificate – by a veterinarian
MOTOR VEHICLES (AUTOS AND MOTORBIKES)
First time arrivals with approved Work Permit and returning citizens residing outside of Kenya with original 2 year Work Permit abroad are allowed to import one vehicle duty free. Vehicle must be in the client’s possession for at least 1 year to be duty free. Vehicle must be less 8 years old. Vehicle must not be sold for at least 1 year after importation. Documents should be sent 30 days in advance of vehicles arrival to reduce possible demurrage charges. Vehicle must be imported within 90 days. Left hand vehicles are prohibited. Fumigation of Wood Packing Materials: Kenya imposes ISPM15 regulations and requirements for wood packaging material (WPM). All wooden crates must meet ISPM 15 requirements
CONSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Please contact the JVK office for consignment instructions.