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I'm a Kenyan abroad
Renew documents, register with your mission, and get help where you live.See my services →I'm visiting Kenya
Tourist or business traveller needing entry authorisation (eTA) or a visa.Check what I need →I'm a business / investor
Trade openings, investment links, and commercial contacts at our missions.Explore opportunities →I'm a diplomat in Kenya
Protocol, accreditation and privileges for the diplomatic corps.Diplomatic services →Popular services
The services people start most often. Each shows who it's for, the cost and how long it takes.
Emergency Travel Document
A one-trip travel document to fly home if your passport is lost, stolen, damaged or expired while you are abroad.
Book an appointment →DocumentsPassport application & renewal
Apply for or renew your Kenyan e-passport through your nearest mission and eCitizen.
How it works →DocumentsDocument attestation & legalisation
Authenticate Kenyan certificates and commercial documents for legal use overseas.
How it works →DiasporaDiaspora registration
Register with the Ministry so your mission can reach, verify and support you abroad.
Register now →Visiting KenyaElectronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)
Most visitors must obtain an approved eTA online before travelling to Kenya.
Check requirements →Consular protectionConsular assistance in distress
Support during arrest, detention, hospitalisation, bereavement or crisis while abroad.
Get help now →The leadership of Kenya's foreign service
H.E. Dr. Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, EGH
Provides overall policy and political leadership of the Ministry and represents Kenya at the highest level.
Dr. A. Korir Sing’Oei, Ph.D., EBS
Administrative head of the department, leading diplomatic relations and the global network of missions.
60+ embassies, high commissions & consulates
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News, diplomacy & activities
What the President and the Ministry are doing - summits, state visits, conferences and consular updates.
President leads Kenya’s delegation to the African Union Summit
The President of the Republic of Kenya is in Addis Ababa to lead the national delegation, championing continental integration, peace and the African free-trade agenda.
Read the update →Presidential diplomacy ·President addresses the UN General Assembly on global financial reform
State visits ·State Visit strengthens the Kenya-UK partnership
What's happening across our missions
National celebrations, diaspora conventions, trade forums and consular clinics. Register, or find the mission hosting near you.
Kenya Diaspora Homecoming Convention
Kenya-Gulf Trade & Investment Forum
Mobile consular clinic: passports & national IDs
Jamhuri Day celebrations at missions worldwide
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