Russian Embassy in Nairobi
Embassy 
Russia Nairobi, Kenya
- Phone
- +254 20 272-87-00
- russembkenya@mid.ru
- Website
- russembkenya.mid.ru
- Fax
- +254 20 272-24-62
Head of mission: Ткаченко Всеволод Игоревич
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Russia: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 22 July 2024
The Russian embassy in Nairobi represents Russia towards Kenya, the capital of Kenya. Russia requires a visa from Kenyan citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Opening hours of the Russian embassy in Nairobi
| Monday | 09:00–14:0015:00–17:00 break 14:00–15:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–14:0015:00–17:00 break 14:00–15:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–14:0015:00–17:00 break 14:00–15:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–14:0015:00–17:00 break 14:00–15:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–14:0015:00–17:00 break 14:00–15:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Kenya
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Jamhuri Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Russia
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New Year's Day
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New Year holiday
The Russian embassy in Nairobi is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 with a midday break.
Russia visa for Kenyan citizens
KenyaRussia e-Visa Russia visa for citizens of Kenya
RussiaKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Russia
Russia requires a visa from Kenyan citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days. The application is made online, not at the Russian embassy in Nairobi.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of China in NairobiWoodlands Road, Nairobi
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Embassy of Slovakia in NairobiJakaya Kikwete Road, Nairobi
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Liaison Office of South Sudan in Nairobi5th Avenue Ngong, Nairobi
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Embassy of Thailand in NairobiRose Avenue, Off Denis Pritt Rd, Kenya, Nairobi
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Consulate of Israel in NairobiBishop Road, Nairobi
Russia’s other missions in Kenya
The Russian embassy in Nairobi is the only mission of Russia in Kenya on record. Kenya in turn has an embassy in Moscow.
Good to know
About the Russian embassy in Nairobi
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Russia in Nairobi. It is headed by Ткаченко Всеволод Игоревич, according to the records.
Address and contact
The record for the Russian embassy in Nairobi includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Russian citizens travelling to Kenya
Russian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Russian embassy in Nairobi is closed
The Russian 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 Russia such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Before visiting the Russian embassy in Nairobi
Current procedures for the Russian embassy in Nairobi, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Russian embassy in Nairobi
Within 1 km of the Russian embassy in Nairobi there are 6 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours of the Russian Embassy in Nairobi?
The Russian embassy in Nairobi is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 with a midday break.
Is the Russian Embassy in Nairobi open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Russian embassy in Nairobi do not include Saturday.
When is the Russian Embassy in Nairobi closed?
The Russian 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 Russia.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires a visa from Kenyan citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
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