cjatkins
Scottish expat in Kenya
Forum posts
18
About me
Scottish, Married
Speaks Gaelic, Welsh, Swedish, Russian, Farsi, Portuguese
Registration: 03 October 2016
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The pet culture in Kenya by Priscilla
Hey everyone, Pets are an integral part of a lot of families. So much so that they would never consider moving abroad without them. Before doing so, it would be important to know the pet culture in Kenya just to make sure that their little ...
Should you choose to import/export your furry family member(s) beware of officials attempting to 'extract' money from you. Even with all your paperwork in correct order, there will always be more to pay... They are not above using emotional ... Read More
Clearing your belongings through customs in Kenya by Priscilla
Hello everyone, During oneÂ’s big move abroad, shipping personal belongings to the host country can be stressful. Customs regulations differ from one country to another and you never quite know what to expect when trying to recover your belongings ...
Complete disaster. We shipped in from Portugal via Mombasa to Nairobi. I watched the packing process in Portugal and everything was fine. Our shipping should have arrived no more than 6 weeks later... 5 months later it eventually did. the load had ... Read More
Partner moving to Tanzania with me by Iamandyev
Hey, I have been offered a role working with an NGO in Mwanza. My girlfriend would like to come with me, but she does not currently have a job in Tanzania. Would she just need to get a tourist visa until she acquires a job? Also, is it simple ...
Hi Andy, Your girlfriend will initially need a tourist's visa upon entering the country. This means that she will only be allowed to stay for 90 days before having to leave Tanzania and then reentering on another tourist visa. At present there ... Read More
Marriage by Chosen84
Good morning house, I am a Nigerian and am Legally married to a Tanzanian. Infact we got married in Tanzania.. In November last year.. My wife is a Missionary in Tanzania, so I intend to live in Tanzania... I need some advice on what to do..
Congratulations on your marriage! I am afraid that I can offer little advice other than this. In Tanzania a man can not be classified as a dependent on your wife, (ask me how I know...). So you will need a work visa. Otherwise you will need ... Read More
REVIEW ABOUT ACADEMIC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL by Abaskimvuli
Hi can anybody give a general review about academic international school in mikocheni and their curriculum is it cambridge?
Braeburn Dar-es-Salaam International School Africana/Mbezi Beach, off Bagamoyo Road at the Africana Junction P.O Box 35118 +255 (0) 763 086 646 Email: enquiries.dar@braeburn.sc.tz Headmistress; Mrs Yvonne Atkins A Cambridge School! Hope this ... Read More
Cap on how many Tourist VISA's one can get? by Amanda04
Hi all, My name is Amanda and I'm moving to Arusha at the end of December. I plan on getting a tourist VISA to begin with and then once I find work, I hope to get a work permit. I recently heard that some countries have restrictions on how ...
Hi Amanda, Happy hunting! Christian Read More
Cap on how many Tourist VISA's one can get? by Amanda04
Hi all, My name is Amanda and I'm moving to Arusha at the end of December. I plan on getting a tourist VISA to begin with and then once I find work, I hope to get a work permit. I recently heard that some countries have restrictions on how ...
Hi Amanda, I have been using tourist visas's since June 2016 and have had no problem. They are valid for 90 days, not 3 months, (some months have 31 days...). My wife is employed, I am not and being male cannot access a dependents visa... I ... Read More
Passport by himanshu bhardwaj
My company is asking me to deposit my passport with him for safety purpose. Is it right to do that or I should refuse? What about the pharmaceutical sector in Tanzania?
I would inform them that they can have a photo copy only, not the original and see what happens. If they insist on what is essentially an illegal act, then you have to ask yourself if you are happy to work for this company. If they are that ... Read More
Passport by himanshu bhardwaj
My company is asking me to deposit my passport with him for safety purpose. Is it right to do that or I should refuse? What about the pharmaceutical sector in Tanzania?
Errrr, NO!, (to note, no knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry in TZ). You should retain your passport at all times, unless it is needed, by the authorities, to have visas, etc. added. And then it should only be away from you for a day or two, ... Read More
Kenya, our experience by cjatkins
Hi, We have been here for four years, Quiet frankly, Kenya is a great place to visit, just do not stop. The land, animals, bird life, geology and geography are amazing. Great for holidays! The down side is that you are treated like a cash-cow, ...
I was asked my opinion and have given it. That mine differs from yours indicates that we have had different experiences. I have been travelling since the age of 18, (now 52) and have been in widely differing cultural environments, usually for some ... Read More
Kenya, our experience
Hi, We have been here for four years, Quiet frankly, Kenya is a great place to visit, just do not stop. The land, animals, bird life, geology and geography are amazing. Great for holidays! The down side is that you are treated like a cash-cow, ... Read More