German Embassy in Nairobi
Embassy 
Germany Nairobi, Kenya
- Address
- Riverside Drive 113, 00100 Nairobi
- Phone
- +254 20 4262100
- Website
- nairobi.diplo.de
- Fax
- +254 20 426 21 29
Head of mission: Sebastian Groth, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 17 February 2026
The German embassy in Nairobi stands at Riverside Drive 113, 00100 Nairobi, in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–15:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays. Within 1 km there are 5 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Nairobi
| Monday | 08:00–12:0013:30–15:00 break 12:00–13:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–12:0013:30–15:00 break 12:00–13:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–12:0013:30–15:00 break 12:00–13:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00–12:0013:30–15:00 break 12:00–13:30 |
| Friday | 08:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Montag - Freitag: 8:00 bis 12:00 Montag - Donnerstag: 13:30 bis 15:00 Einlass nur mit Termin. Bitte buchen Sie Visa- und Konsulartermine hier Für andere Termine benutzen Sie bitte das Kontaktformular Feiertage 2026
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Kenya
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Jamhuri Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Nairobi is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–15:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Kenyan citizens
KenyaGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of Kenya
GermanyKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Germany
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Germany.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,228 | 6,102 | 1,891 | 23.4% | 68.4% |
| 2024 | 10,011 | 6,924 | 2,873 | 29.1% | 98.5% |
| 2025 | 10,286 | 7,034 | 2,909 | 29.0% | 96.6% |
2025 figures: 10,286 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Germany’s embassy in Nairobi, and 7,034 visas were issued. 2,909 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 29.0%. That is barely different from 2024 (29.1%). Applications rose by 3% compared with 2024 (10,011).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 23.4% (2023) to 29.1% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Kenya, 33.1% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 18 Schengen states represented here.
Almost every visa issued here allows multiple entries. 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
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of the Philippines in NairobiMzima Springs Road 1, Nairobi
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Consulate of Chile in NairobiRiverside Drive, Nairobi
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Embassy of the Netherlands in NairobiRiverside Drive 95, Nairobi
Germany’s other missions in Kenya
The German embassy in Nairobi is the only mission of Germany in Kenya on record. Kenya in turn has 3 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Nairobi
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Nairobi. It is headed by Sebastian Groth, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Riverside Drive 113, 00100 Nairobi. The record for the German embassy in Nairobi includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, German citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
When the German embassy in Nairobi is closed
The German 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 Germany such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Nairobi
Current procedures for the German embassy in Nairobi, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Nairobi
The German embassy in Nairobi has 5 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Nairobi?
The German embassy in Nairobi is at Riverside Drive 113, 00100 Nairobi.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Nairobi?
The German embassy in Nairobi is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–15:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the German Embassy in Nairobi open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Nairobi do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Nairobi closed?
The German 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 Germany.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Germany?
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
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