- Address
- R Street Northwest 2249, 20008 Washington
- Phone
- +1 202-387-6101
- Website
- kenyaembassy.com
Kenya
United States
Kenyan Embassy in the United States
1 embassy
Kenya is represented in the United States by 2 missions: an embassy in Washington D.C. and 1 other office. US 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.
Map: Kenya’s 2 missions in the United States
Map: Kenya’s 2 missions in the United States
Kenyan Embassy in Washington D.C.
At R Street Northwest 2249, 20008 Washington, the Kenyan embassy represents Kenya towards the United States. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Consulates
- Mission of Kenya in New York
3rd Avenue 767, 10017 New York
Kenya visa for US citizens
United StatesKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of the United States
KenyaUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Kenya
US 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. The application is made online on the official portal of Kenya, not at the Kenyan embassy.
The United States’ missions in Kenya
Missions of the United States in Kenya (1)
In return, the United States has an embassy in Kenya, in Nairobi.
Good to know
Kenya in the United States
Worldwide, Kenya has 47 missions in 40 countries; 2 of them are in the United States.
Travel to the United States for Kenyan citizens
The United States requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In the United States, Kenyan citizens can turn to the Kenyan embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Kenyan missions in the United States are closed
Kenyan missions in the United States close on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, 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 States?
The Kenyan embassy is in Washington D.C., at R Street Northwest 2249, 20008 Washington.
Do US citizens need a visa for Kenya?
US citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for the United States?
Kenyan citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Does the United States have an embassy in Kenya?
Yes, the United States has its embassy in Nairobi.