Declare passenger luggage or register a temporary vehicle importation
From: Government of Kenya (public information)
Published 3 June 2026 · Last updated 3 June 2026
Find out how to submit a mandatory F88 Passenger Declaration form before arriving at Kenyan airports or cross-border points. This guide also covers processing a Temporary Importation of Motor Vehicles (TIMV) pass for foreign-registered vehicles.
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Quick facts
- Processing time
- Instant for digital passenger declarations; same-day processing for vehicle border crossing logs at international customs points.
- Base cost
- Free to declare luggage (Customs duties apply if threshold limits are exceeded)
- How to apply
- Hybrid (Online form and physical attendance required)
Fees and times can change. Confirm on the official site before you pay.
Before you start
- Passenger Luggage: You must declare any commercial-use goods, currency exceeding USD 10,000, or single-item restricted electronics.
- TIMV (Foreign Vehicles): The foreign-registered vehicle must hold an active, valid foreign registration booklet (logbook) and a valid Carnet de Passage en Douane or a local COMESA yellow card insurance cover sheet.
Documents you need
- Scanned color copy of your valid Passport bio-data page and your travel booking itinerary.
- For TIMV (Foreign Vehicles): Scanned copy of the foreign motor vehicle logbook, valid driver’s license, and an active cross-border insurance policy certificate.
Fees and charges
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| F88 International Passenger Customs Declaration Processing | Free (Excludes structural custom duty assessments) |
| Temporary Importation of Motor Vehicles (TIMV Border Logging Fee) | Free |
| eCitizen Portal Convenience Charge | Free (Customs travel declaration entries bypass standard processing charges) |
Office visits
- Declarations: Physical baggage screening and random sample checks at airport terminal counters. TIMV Pass: Physical engine and chassis number matching against foreign log books by customs officers. — Handovers and physical checks occur at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Moi International Airport, or official land border posts (e.g. Namanga, Busia, Malaba, Taveta, Isebania).
You may also use a Huduma Centre where the service is offered.
Questions
Do I need to declare cash or foreign currency when entering or leaving Kenya?
Yes. Under anti-money laundering regulations, if you are carrying physical cash, travelers' checks, or monetary instruments worth USD 10,000 or more (or its equivalent in any currency), you must disclose it on your F88 form. Failing to declare these funds can lead to immediate border holding and seizure by customs security teams.
Can a Kenyan citizen drive a foreign-registered vehicle inside Kenya under a TIMV pass?
No. Under KRA customs enforcement rules, a Kenyan resident citizen is legally barred from driving a foreign-registered car inside the country unless they hold a valid work permit or residency status from that specific foreign nation, or are accompanied by the foreign owner of the vehicle.