Spanish Embassy in Nairobi
Embassy 
Spain Nairobi, Kenya
- Address
- CBA Building, Mara & Ragati Roads, Upper Hill, Nairobi
- Phone
- +254 20 272 02 22
- Website
- exteriores.gob.es
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Spain: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 16 August 2026
The Spanish embassy in Nairobi stands at CBA Building, Mara & Ragati Roads, Upper Hill, Nairobi, in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. Kenyan citizens need a visa for Spain, 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 Spain
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Constitution Day
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Immaculate Conception
Spain visa for Kenyan citizens
KenyaSpain Visa required Spain visa for citizens of Kenya
SpainKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Spain
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Spain.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,138 | 3,145 | 763 | 19.4% | 10.4% |
| 2024 | 4,770 | 3,505 | 1,015 | 22.3% | 8.9% |
| 2025 | 5,220 | 4,098 | 854 | 16.9% | 7.6% |
2025 figures: 5,220 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Spain’s embassy in Nairobi, and 4,098 visas were issued. 854 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 16.9%. The refusal rate fell by 5.4 points from 22.3% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 9% compared with 2024 (4,770).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 16.9% (2025) to 22.3% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Kenya, 33.1% of applications were refused in 2025; Spain’s rate worldwide was 14.6%. Spain received the 6th largest number of applications of the 18 Schengen states represented here.
7.6% 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
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Japan in NairobiHill Lane, Nairobi
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Embassy of Indonesia in NairobiMenengai Road P.O.Box 48868 Nairobi,, Nairobi City
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High Commission of the United Kingdom in NairobiUpper Hill Road, Nairobi
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Liaison Office of South Sudan in Nairobi5th Avenue Ngong, Nairobi
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Consulate of Israel in NairobiBishop Road, Nairobi
Spain’s other missions in Kenya
The Spanish embassy in Nairobi is the only mission of Spain in Kenya on record. Kenya in turn has an embassy in Madrid.
Good to know
About the Spanish embassy in Nairobi
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Spain in Nairobi.
Address and contact
Address: CBA Building, Mara & Ragati Roads, Upper Hill, Nairobi. The record for the Spanish embassy in Nairobi includes a phone number and an official website.
Spanish citizens travelling to Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, Spanish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
When the Spanish embassy in Nairobi is closed
The next closures of the Spanish embassy in Nairobi for public holidays in Kenya are Jamhuri Day on Saturday 12 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026.
Before visiting the Spanish embassy in Nairobi
Current procedures for the Spanish embassy in Nairobi, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Spanish embassy in Nairobi
The Spanish embassy in Nairobi has 5 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Spanish Embassy in Nairobi?
The Spanish embassy in Nairobi is at CBA Building, Mara & Ragati Roads, Upper Hill, Nairobi.
When is the Spanish Embassy in Nairobi closed?
The Spanish 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 Spain.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Spain?
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
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