British High Commission in Nairobi
High Commission 
United Kingdom Nairobi, Kenya
- Address
- Upper Hill Road, Nairobi
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Matt Baugh Obe
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 15 September 2024
At Upper Hill Road, Nairobi, the British high commission in Nairobi represents the United Kingdom towards Kenya. Office hours are 7 days a week. Within 1 km there are 3 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the British high commission in Nairobi
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Kenya
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Jamhuri Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British high commission in Nairobi is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
United Kingdom visa for Kenyan citizens
KenyaUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Kenya
United KingdomKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the British high commission in Nairobi whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Japan in NairobiHill Lane, Nairobi
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Embassy of Spain in NairobiCBA Building, Mara & Ragati Roads, Upper Hill, Nairobi
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Embassy of Indonesia in NairobiMenengai Road P.O.Box 48868 Nairobi,, Nairobi City
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Kenya
The British high commission in Nairobi is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Kenya on record. Kenya in turn has an embassy in London.
Latest official news
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Bid to supply soft furnishings and accessories to the British High Commission Nairobi
The British High Commission in Nairobi is inviting suppliers to submit a bid to supply soft furnishings and accessories.
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Second UK-backed listing in 2026 enables KSH 3.4 billion investment in local infrastructure, supporting jobs, services and long‑term growth
Good to know
About the British high commission in Nairobi
It appears in official lists as High Commission of the United Kingdom in Nairobi. The head of mission on record is Matt Baugh Obe. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for the United Kingdom.
Address and contact
Address: Upper Hill Road, Nairobi. The record for the British high commission in Nairobi includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, British citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
When the British high commission in Nairobi is closed
Expect the British high commission in Nairobi to be shut on Jamhuri Day on Saturday 12 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in the United Kingdom.
Before visiting the British high commission in Nairobi
Current procedures for the British high commission in Nairobi, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British high commission in Nairobi
Within 1 km of the British high commission in Nairobi there are 3 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British High Commission in Nairobi?
The British high commission in Nairobi is at Upper Hill Road, Nairobi.
What are the opening hours of the British High Commission in Nairobi?
The British high commission in Nairobi is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the British High Commission in Nairobi open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British high commission in Nairobi include Saturday.
When is the British High Commission in Nairobi closed?
The British 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 the United Kingdom.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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