Apostolic Nunciature in Nairobi
Embassy 
Holy See Nairobi, Kenya
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 6 January 2022
The apostolic nunciature in Nairobi represents the Holy See towards Kenya, the capital of Kenya. The Holy See requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Kenya
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Jamhuri Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the Holy See
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
Holy See visa for Kenyan citizens
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The Holy See requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for the Holy See.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Ireland in NairobiWaiyaki Way, Nairobi
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The Holy See’s other missions in Kenya
The apostolic nunciature in Nairobi is the only mission of the Holy See in Kenya on record. Kenya has no mission in the Holy See on record.
Good to know
About the apostolic nunciature in Nairobi
As the Holy See’s diplomatic mission to Kenya, it handles relations with the state and the Catholic Church in Kenya rather than visas.
Citizens of the Holy See travelling to Kenya
Citizens of the Holy See need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the apostolic nunciature in Nairobi is closed
The apostolic nunciature in Nairobi closes on Kenya’s public holidays, the next being Jamhuri Day on Saturday 12 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of the Holy See such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Near the apostolic nunciature in Nairobi
Within 1 km of the apostolic nunciature in Nairobi there are 2 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Apostolic Nunciature in Nairobi closed?
The apostolic nunciature in Nairobi closes on Kenya’s public holidays, the next being Jamhuri Day on Saturday 12 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the Holy See.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
The Holy See requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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