South African High Commission in Nairobi
High Commission 
South Africa Nairobi, Kenya
- Address
- 182 Runda Drive, Runda, Nairobi
- Phone
- +254 709 127 000
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
Head of mission: S Z Baloi-Mmola
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 25 April 2021
At 182 Runda Drive, Runda, Nairobi, the South African high commission in Nairobi represents South Africa towards Kenya. No visa is needed by Kenyan citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.
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 South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
South Africa visa for Kenyan citizens
KenyaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Kenya
South AfricaKenya Visa-free, 90 days Kenya visa for citizens of South Africa
No visa is needed by Kenyan citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.
Other missions nearby
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High Commission of Nigeria in NairobiLenana Road, Nairobi
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High Commission of Sri Lanka in NairobiLenana Road, Nairobi
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Embassy of Thailand in NairobiRose Avenue, Off Denis Pritt Rd, Kenya, Nairobi
South Africa’s other missions in Kenya
The South African high commission in Nairobi is the only mission of South Africa in Kenya on record. Kenya in turn has an embassy in Pretoria.
Good to know
About the South African high commission in Nairobi
It appears in official lists as High Commission of South Africa in Nairobi. It is headed by S Z Baloi-Mmola, according to the records. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for South Africa.
Address and contact
Address: 182 Runda Drive, Runda, Nairobi. The record for the South African high commission in Nairobi includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
South African citizens travelling to Kenya
No visa is needed by South African citizens for Kenya, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the South African high commission in Nairobi is closed
The next closures of the South African high commission 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 Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Before visiting the South African high commission in Nairobi
Current procedures for the South African high commission in Nairobi, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the South African high commission in Nairobi
The South African high commission in Nairobi has 3 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South African High Commission in Nairobi?
The South African high commission in Nairobi is at 182 Runda Drive, Runda, Nairobi.
When is the South African High Commission in Nairobi closed?
The South African high commission 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 South Africa.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for South Africa?
No visa is needed by Kenyan citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.
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