British Embassy in Kenya

The British embassy is in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, at Upper Hill Road, Nairobi. The head of mission on record is Matt Baugh Obe. Its website is linked on its page.

Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. From Kenya, the application is made at the British embassy in Nairobi or through a visa centre appointed by the United Kingdom.

In return, Kenya has an embassy in the United Kingdom, in London.

The United Kingdom in Kenya

Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Kenya.

Travel to Kenya for British citizens

British 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, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the British embassy in Kenya is closed

The British 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 United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.