Holy See
Kenya
Apostolic Nunciature in Kenya
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In Kenya, the Holy See has an apostolic nunciature in Nairobi. Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Holy See.
Apostolic Nunciature in Nairobi
The Holy See has its apostolic nunciature in Nairobi, the capital.
Holy See visa for Kenyan citizens
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The Holy See requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Kenya’s missions in the Holy See
Kenya has no mission in the Holy See on record; Kenyan citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.
Good to know
The Holy See in Kenya
Worldwide, the Holy See has 88 missions in 85 countries; one of them is in Kenya.
Travel to Kenya for citizens of the Holy See
Citizens of the Holy See need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the apostolic nunciature of the Holy See in Kenya is closed
The apostolic nunciature of the Holy See 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 the Holy See, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the apostolic nunciature of the Holy See in Kenya?
The apostolic nunciature of the Holy See is in Nairobi.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
The Holy See requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do citizens of the Holy See need a visa for Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, citizens of the Holy See must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Does Kenya have an embassy in the Holy See?
No mission of Kenya in the Holy See is on record.