- Address
- Woodlands Road, Nairobi
- Website
- ke.china-embassy.gov.cn
- Head of mission
- Guo Haiyan
China
Kenya
Chinese Embassy in Kenya
1 embassy
In Kenya, China has an embassy in Nairobi and 1 other office. China requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Map: China’s 2 missions in Kenya
Map: China’s 2 missions in Kenya
Chinese Embassy in Nairobi
The Chinese embassy is in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, at Woodlands Road, Nairobi. The head of mission on record is Guo Haiyan. Its website is linked on its page.
Consulates
- Embassy Branch Office of China in Nairobi
Ngong Road China Embrassy House, Ngong Rd, Nairobi, Nairobi
China visa for Kenyan citizens
KenyaChina Visa required China visa for citizens of Kenya
ChinaKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of China
China visa requirements for citizens of Kenya
- L visa (tourism)
- M visa (commerce and trade) / F visa (exchanges and visits)
- G visa (transit) and visa-free transit
- X1 / X2 visa (study)
- Fee: TRY 1,225
- 12 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
China requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. From Kenya, the application is made at the Chinese embassy in Nairobi or through a visa centre appointed by China.
Kenya’s missions in China
Missions of Kenya in China (1)
In return, Kenya has an embassy in China, in Beijing.
Good to know
China in Kenya
Worldwide, China has 328 missions in 182 countries; 2 of them are in Kenya.
Travel to Kenya for Chinese citizens
Chinese 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, Chinese citizens can turn to the Chinese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Chinese missions in Kenya are closed
Chinese 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 China, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Chinese embassy in Kenya?
The Chinese embassy is in Nairobi, at Woodlands Road, Nairobi.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for China?
Kenyan citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, Chinese citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Does Kenya have an embassy in China?
Yes, Kenya has its embassy in Beijing.