The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.  [Photo/the-star.co.ke]

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Kenyans who plan to travel to the US will now have to apply for a visa 30 days in advance.

This is contrary to the current program where it takes one week before being called for an interview.

This follows a waiting time extension by the US Embassy, citing seasonal demand for visas and rotation of its consular staff.

According to the embassy, it's staff should inform possible travellers to the US of the new changes to help them plan ahead.

The move is aimed to avoid unnecessary delays.

“The seasonal demand for visas and the rotation of consular staff does affect the wait time for interviews at the US Embassy during some periods of the year, including the months of June, July and August,” said the US Embassy Press Attaché, Fiona Evans.

“As always, we are working to accommodate and facilitate travel to the US, but recommend that travellers plan ahead.”