Consulates in Mombasa
- 3 missions
- 3 countries
- most embassies are in Nairobi
Embassies and consulates in Mombasa
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Consulate General of India in Mombasa3rd Floor, Bank of India Building, Nkrumah Road, Mombasa
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Honorary Consulate of Italy in Mombasaoff Moi Avenue, Kilindi Road, Mombasa
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Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Mombasac/o Orion Hotels Limited, in Shanzu/Saga, off Mombasa Malindi Road, next to Seahaven, Restaurant, 80101 Bamburi
Missions of 3 countries are based in Mombasa, 3 in all (1 consulate general and 2 honorary consulates). The embassies to Kenya are in Nairobi, about 442 km away.
Public holidays in Mombasa
Public holidays in Kenya
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Jamhuri Day
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
The missions in Mombasa close 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.
Other cities in Kenya
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Foreign missions in Mombasa
The countries represented in Mombasa include India, Switzerland and Italy.
Types of mission in Mombasa
By type, Mombasa has 1 consulate general and 2 honorary consulates. Of these, the 2 honorary consulates in Mombasa offer limited help: an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.
Other cities in Kenya
Besides Mombasa, towns in Kenya with foreign missions are Nairobi (75) and Malindi (1).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Mombasa?
There are 3 foreign missions on record in Mombasa: 1 consulate general and 2 honorary consulates.
Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Mombasa?
Missions from 3 countries are based in Mombasa, among them India, Switzerland and Italy.
Is there an embassy in Mombasa?
No. The embassies to Kenya are in Nairobi, about 442 km away; Mombasa has consulates and honorary consulates.
When are the missions in Mombasa closed?
The missions in Mombasa close on Kenya’s public holidays, the next being Jamhuri Day on Saturday 12 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.