- Address
- United Nations Crescent, 00619 Nairobi
- Phone
- +254205137500
- Website
- ambnairobi.esteri.it
- Head of mission
- Del Monaco Vincenzo
Italy
Kenya
Italian Embassy & Consulates in Kenya
- 1 embassy
- 2 honorary consulates
Italy is represented in Kenya by 3 missions: an embassy in Nairobi and 2 honorary consulates in Mombasa and Malindi. Kenyan citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Italian Embassy in Nairobi
The Italian embassy is in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, at United Nations Crescent, 00619 Nairobi. The head of mission on record is Del Monaco Vincenzo. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Italian honorary consulates in Kenya
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Mombasa
off Moi Avenue, Kilindi Road, Mombasa
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Italy has 2 honorary consulates in Kenya, in Mombasa and Malindi; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
Italy visa for Kenyan citizens
KenyaItaly Visa required Italy visa for citizens of Kenya
ItalyKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Italy
Italy visa requirements for citizens of Kenya
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism, and tourism to visit family or friends
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family, elective residence, digital nomads
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 21 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel. From Kenya, the application is made at the Italian embassy in Nairobi or through a visa centre appointed by Italy.
Kenya’s missions in Italy
Missions of Kenya in Italy (2)
In return, Kenya has 2 missions in Italy, including its embassy in Rome.
Good to know
Italy in Kenya
Worldwide, Italy has 580 missions in 172 countries; 3 of them are in Kenya.
Travel to Kenya for Italian citizens
Italian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days. In Kenya, Italian citizens can turn to the Italian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Italian missions in Kenya are closed
Italian 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 Italy, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Italian embassy in Kenya?
The Italian embassy is in Nairobi, at United Nations Crescent, 00619 Nairobi.
Does Italy have consulates in Kenya?
No career consulate is on record, but Italy has 2 honorary consulates in Mombasa and Malindi.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Italian 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 Italy?
Yes, Kenya has its embassy in Rome, along with 1 other mission in Italy.