NetherlandsKenya

Dutch Embassy in Kenya

1 embassy

The Netherlands is represented in Kenya by 1 mission: an embassy in Nairobi. Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.

Dutch Embassy in Nairobi

At Riverside Drive 95, Nairobi, the Dutch embassy represents the Netherlands towards Kenya. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Netherlands visa for Kenyan citizens

KenyaNetherlands Visa required Netherlands visa for citizens of Kenya

NetherlandsKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of the Netherlands

Netherlands visa requirements for citizens of Kenya

  • Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
  • Schengen visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Airport transit visa
  • MVV (provisional residence permit) for stays over 90 days
  • Fee: €90
  • 18 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Kenyan citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel. Applicants in Kenya turn to the Dutch embassy in Nairobi; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Kenya’s missions in the Netherlands

Missions of Kenya in the Netherlands (1)

In return, Kenya has an embassy in the Netherlands, in The Hague.

Good to know

The Netherlands in Kenya

Worldwide, the Netherlands has 216 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Kenya.

Travel to Kenya for Dutch citizens

Before flying to Kenya, Dutch citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed. In Kenya, Dutch citizens can turn to the Dutch embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Dutch embassy in Kenya is closed

The Dutch 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 the Netherlands, such as Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Dutch embassy in Kenya?

The Dutch embassy is in Nairobi, at Riverside Drive 95, Nairobi.

Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?

Kenyan citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.

Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Kenya?

Before flying to Kenya, Dutch citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.

Does Kenya have an embassy in the Netherlands?

Yes, Kenya has its embassy in The Hague.