French Embassy in Nairobi
Embassy 
France Nairobi, Kenya
- Address
- Peponi Gardens, off Peponi Road, Nairobi
- Website
- ke.ambafrance.org
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 9 November 2026
The French embassy in Nairobi stands at Peponi Gardens, off Peponi Road, Nairobi, in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. Kenyan citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
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 France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Kenyan citizens
KenyaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Kenya
FranceKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of France
Kenyan citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel. Check with the French embassy in Nairobi whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,794 | 2,239 | 516 | 18.5% | 34.1% |
| 2024 | 3,382 | 2,531 | 770 | 23.1% | 29.2% |
| 2025 | 4,336 | 3,170 | 1,133 | 26.2% | 18.5% |
2025 figures: 4,336 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Nairobi, and 3,170 visas were issued. 1,133 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 26.2%. The refusal rate rose by 3.1 points from 23.1% in 2024. Applications rose by 28% compared with 2024 (3,382).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 18.5% (2023) to 26.2% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Kenya, 33.1% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 8th largest number of applications of the 18 Schengen states represented here.
18.5% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Kenya.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
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France’s other missions in Kenya
The French embassy in Nairobi is the only mission of France in Kenya on record. Kenya in turn has an embassy in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Nairobi
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Nairobi.
Address and contact
Address: Peponi Gardens, off Peponi Road, Nairobi. The record for the French embassy in Nairobi includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, French citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
When the French embassy in Nairobi is closed
The French embassy 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 France such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Nairobi
Current procedures for the French embassy in Nairobi, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Nairobi?
The French embassy in Nairobi is at Peponi Gardens, off Peponi Road, Nairobi.
When is the French Embassy in Nairobi closed?
The French embassy 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 France.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for France?
Kenyan citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
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