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Russian Embassy in Kenya

1 embassy

Russia is represented in Kenya by 1 mission: an embassy in Nairobi. Russia requires a visa from Kenyan citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.

Russian Embassy in Nairobi

Embassy of Russia in Nairobi

Embassy · Nairobi

Today · Closed

Phone: +254 20 272-87-00
Website: russembkenya.mid.ru
Head of mission: Ткаченко Всеволод Игоревич

The Russian embassy is in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. The head of mission on record is Ткаченко Всеволод Игоревич. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Russia visa for Kenyan citizens

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Russia visa requirements for citizens of Kenya

Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
Regular tourist visa
Private, business, study and work visas (invitation-based)
11 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Kenyan citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days. The application is made online on the official portal of Russia, not at the Russian embassy.

Kenya’s missions in Russia

Missions of Kenya in Russia (1)

In return, Kenya has an embassy in Russia, in Moscow.

Good to know

Russia in Kenya

Worldwide, Russia has 301 missions in 155 countries; one of them is in Kenya.

Travel to Kenya for Russian citizens

Russian 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. In Kenya, Russian citizens can turn to the Russian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Russian embassy in Kenya is closed

The Russian 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 Russia, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.