Embassy of Germany in Nairobi
Today 08:00–12:00- Address
- Riverside Drive 113, 00100 Nairobi
- Phone
- +254 20 4262100
- Website
- nairobi.diplo.de
- Head of mission
- Sebastian Groth, Ambassador
Germany
Kenya
German Embassy in Kenya
1 embassy
In Kenya, Germany has an embassy in Nairobi. Germany requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
German Embassy in Nairobi
The German embassy is in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, at Riverside Drive 113, 00100 Nairobi. The head of mission on record is Sebastian Groth, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Germany visa for Kenyan citizens
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Germany visa requirements for citizens of Kenya
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
- Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Fee: €90
- 22 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. In Kenya, applications go to the German embassy in Nairobi, or to a visa centre working for Germany.
Kenya’s missions in Germany
Missions of Kenya in Germany (3)
In return, Kenya has 3 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.
Good to know
Germany in Kenya
Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; one of them is in Kenya.
Travel to Kenya for German citizens
Before flying to Kenya, German citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed. In Kenya, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the German embassy in Kenya is closed
The German embassy in Kenya closes 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 Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the German embassy in Kenya?
The German embassy is in Nairobi, at Riverside Drive 113, 00100 Nairobi.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Germany?
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Do German citizens need a visa for Kenya?
German 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.
Does Kenya have an embassy in Germany?
Yes, Kenya has its embassy in Berlin, along with 2 other missions in Germany.