- Address
- Hill Lane, Nairobi
Japan
Kenya
Japanese Embassy in Kenya
1 embassy
In Kenya, Japan has an embassy in Nairobi. Kenyan citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
Japanese Embassy in Nairobi
Japan has its embassy in Nairobi, the capital; the address on record is Hill Lane, Nairobi.
Japan visa for Kenyan citizens
KenyaJapan Visa required Japan visa for citizens of Kenya
JapanKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Japan
Japan visa requirements for citizens of Kenya
- Short-term stay visa (tourism)
- Short-term stay visa (business)
- Short-term stay visa (visiting relatives or friends)
- JAPAN eVISA (single-entry tourism)
- Fee: JP¥15,000
- 16 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel. From Kenya, the application is made at the Japanese embassy in Nairobi or through a visa centre appointed by Japan.
Kenya’s missions in Japan
Missions of Kenya in Japan (1)
In return, Kenya has an embassy in Japan, in Tokyo.
Good to know
Japan in Kenya
Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; one of them is in Kenya.
Travel to Kenya for Japanese citizens
Before flying to Kenya, Japanese citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed. In Kenya, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Japanese embassy in Kenya is closed
The Japanese 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 Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Japanese embassy in Kenya?
The Japanese embassy is in Nairobi, at Hill Lane, Nairobi.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Japan?
Japan requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Japanese 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 Japan?
Yes, Kenya has its embassy in Tokyo.