- Address
- Portland Place 45, London
- Phone
- +44 20 7636 2371
- Website
- kenyahighcom.org.uk
- Head of mission
- Maurice Odhiambo Makoloo
Kenya
United Kingdom
Kenyan Embassy in the United Kingdom
1 embassy
In the United Kingdom, Kenya has an embassy in London. British citizens do not need a visa for Kenya, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Kenyan Embassy in London
The Kenyan embassy is in London, the capital of the United Kingdom, at Portland Place 45, London. The head of mission on record is Maurice Odhiambo Makoloo. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Kenya visa for British citizens
United KingdomKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
KenyaUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, British citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed. The application is made online on the official portal of Kenya, not at the Kenyan embassy.
The United Kingdom’s missions in Kenya
Missions of the United Kingdom in Kenya (1)
In return, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Kenya, in Nairobi.
Good to know
Kenya in the United Kingdom
Worldwide, Kenya has 47 missions in 40 countries; one of them is in the United Kingdom.
Travel to the United Kingdom for Kenyan citizens
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. In the United Kingdom, Kenyan citizens can turn to the Kenyan embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Kenyan embassy in the United Kingdom is closed
The Kenyan embassy in the United Kingdom closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of Kenya, such as Jamhuri Day on Saturday 12 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Kenyan embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Kenyan embassy is in London, at Portland Place 45, London.
Do British citizens need a visa for Kenya?
British citizens do not need a visa for Kenya, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Does the United Kingdom have an embassy in Kenya?
Yes, the United Kingdom has its embassy in Nairobi.