- Address
- Limuru Road, Nairobi
- Phone
- +254-20 366 3000
- Website
- canadainternational.gc.ca
Canada
Kenya
Canadian Embassy & Consulates in Kenya
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate
In Kenya, Canada has an embassy in Nairobi and a consulate in Nairobi. Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Map: Canada’s 2 missions in Kenya
Map: Canada’s 2 missions in Kenya
Canadian Embassy in Nairobi
Canada has its embassy in Nairobi, the capital; the address on record is Limuru Road, Nairobi. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Canadian consulates in Kenya
- Consular Office of Canada in Nairobi
Parklands Road, Nairobi
Canada also has a consulate in Nairobi; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Canada visa for Kenyan citizens
KenyaCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Kenya
CanadaKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Canada
Canada visa requirements for citizens of Kenya
- Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
- Transit visa
- Study and work permits (brief)
- Fee: CA$100
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada. In Kenya, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Nairobi or the consulate in Nairobi, or to a visa centre working for Canada.
Kenya’s missions in Canada
Missions of Kenya in Canada (1)
In return, Kenya has an embassy in Canada, in Ottawa.
Good to know
Canada in Kenya
Worldwide, Canada has 263 missions in 155 countries; 2 of them are in Kenya.
Travel to Kenya for Canadian citizens
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Kenya, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days. In Kenya, Canadian citizens can turn to the Canadian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Canadian missions in Kenya are closed
Canadian missions in Kenya close on Kenya’s public holidays, the next being Jamhuri Day on Saturday 12 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Canada, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Canadian embassy in Kenya?
The Canadian embassy is in Nairobi, at Limuru Road, Nairobi.
Does Canada have consulates in Kenya?
Yes, Canada has a consulate in Nairobi.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Canadian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Does Kenya have an embassy in Canada?
Yes, Kenya has its embassy in Ottawa.