Italian Embassy in Nairobi
Embassy 
Italy Nairobi, Kenya
- Address
- United Nations Crescent, 00619 Nairobi
- Phone
- +254205137500
- Website
- ambnairobi.esteri.it
Head of mission: Del Monaco Vincenzo
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Italy: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 14 July 2024
Italy’s embassy to Kenya is in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, at United Nations Crescent, 00619 Nairobi. Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
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 Italy
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
Italy visa for Kenyan citizens
KenyaItaly Visa required Italy visa for citizens of Kenya
ItalyKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Italy
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Italy.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,445 | 5,702 | 707 | 11.0% | 46.3% |
| 2024 | 7,370 | 5,931 | 1,402 | 19.0% | 50.3% |
| 2025 | 6,418 | 5,139 | 1,279 | 19.9% | 40.0% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy in Nairobi received 6,418 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 5,139. 1,279 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 19.9%. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 19.0%. Applications fell by 13% compared with 2024 (7,370).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 11.0% (2023) to 19.9% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Kenya, 33.1% of applications were refused in 2025; Italy’s rate worldwide was 10.8%. Italy received the 4th largest number of applications of the 18 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 40.0% of those issued. 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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Embassy of Turkey in NairobiGigiri Road 30, Nairobi
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Embassy of Morocco in NairobiUnited Nations Avenue, Nairobi
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Embassy of Chile in NairobiGigiri Court 49, Nairobi
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High Commission of Rwanda in NairobiLimuru Road, Nairobi
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Embassy of Sweden in NairobiUnited Nations Crescent, Nairobi
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- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Mombasa
off Moi Avenue, Kilindi Road, Mombasa
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All missions of Italy in Kenya (3)
The Italian embassy in Nairobi is one of 3 missions of Italy in Kenya. Honorary consulates: Mombasa and Malindi. Kenya in turn has 2 missions in Italy, its embassy being in Rome.
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About the Italian embassy in Nairobi
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Italy in Nairobi. It is headed by Del Monaco Vincenzo, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: United Nations Crescent, 00619 Nairobi. The record for the Italian embassy in Nairobi includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Italian citizens travelling to Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, Italian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
When the Italian embassy in Nairobi is closed
The Italian 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 Italy such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Before visiting the Italian embassy in Nairobi
Current procedures for the Italian embassy in Nairobi, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Italian embassy in Nairobi
Within 1 km of the Italian embassy in Nairobi there are 11 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Italian Embassy in Nairobi?
The Italian embassy in Nairobi is at United Nations Crescent, 00619 Nairobi.
When is the Italian Embassy in Nairobi closed?
The Italian 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 Italy.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Italy?
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
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