Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Nairobi
Today · Closed- Address
- Nyerere Road, Nairobi
- Phone
- +254-709991999
- Website
- mofa.gov.ae
- Head of mission
- Salim Ibrahim bin Ahmed Mohammed Alnaqbi
United Arab Emirates
Kenya
Emirati Embassy in Kenya
1 embassy
The United Arab Emirates is represented in Kenya by 1 mission: an embassy in Nairobi. Kenyan citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for online before travel.
Emirati Embassy in Nairobi
The United Arab Emirates has its embassy in Nairobi, the capital; the address on record is Nyerere Road, Nairobi. The head of mission on record is Salim Ibrahim bin Ahmed Mohammed Alnaqbi. Its phone number and website are on its page.
United Arab Emirates visa for Kenyan citizens
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United Arab Emirates visa requirements for citizens of Kenya
- Tourist visa, single or multiple entry (30 or 60 days)
- 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa
- Visit visa sponsored by a UAE resident (relative or friend)
- Transit visa (48 or 96 hours)
- Fee: AED 200
- 15 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The United Arab Emirates requires a visa from Kenyan citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The application is made online on the official portal of the United Arab Emirates, not at the Emirati embassy.
Kenya’s missions in the United Arab Emirates
Missions of Kenya in the United Arab Emirates (1)
In return, Kenya has an embassy in the United Arab Emirates, in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City.
Good to know
The United Arab Emirates in Kenya
Worldwide, the United Arab Emirates has 137 missions in 107 countries; one of them is in Kenya.
Travel to Kenya for Emirati citizens
Emirati 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, Emirati citizens can turn to the Emirati embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Emirati embassy in Kenya is closed
The Emirati 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.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Emirati embassy in Kenya?
The Emirati embassy is in Nairobi, at Nyerere Road, Nairobi.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Kenyan citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates, applied for online before travel.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, Emirati citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Does Kenya have an embassy in the United Arab Emirates?
Yes, Kenya has its embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City.