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South African Embassy in Kenya

1 embassy

South Africa is represented in Kenya by 1 mission: an embassy in Nairobi. South Africa admits Kenyan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

South African Embassy in Nairobi

High Commission of South Africa in Nairobi

High Commission · Nairobi

Address: 182 Runda Drive, Runda, Nairobi
Phone: +254 709 127 000
Website: dirco.gov.za
Head of mission: S Z Baloi-Mmola

South Africa has its embassy in Nairobi, the capital; the address on record is 182 Runda Drive, Runda, Nairobi. The head of mission on record is S Z Baloi-Mmola. Its phone number and website are on its page.

South Africa visa for Kenyan citizens

KenyaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Kenya

South AfricaKenya Visa-free, 90 days Kenya visa for citizens of South Africa

Kenyan citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Kenya’s missions in South Africa

Missions of Kenya in South Africa (1)

In return, Kenya has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.

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South Africa in Kenya

Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Kenya.

Travel to Kenya for South African citizens

South African citizens can visit Kenya without a visa for up to 90 days. In Kenya, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the South African embassy in Kenya is closed

The South African 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 South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.