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High Commission of Canada in Nairobi, Kenya

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High Commission of Canada in Nairobi, Kenya, located at Limuru Road, Gigiri. View a location map, get driving directions to the High Commission of Canada, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • High Commission Address

    Limuru Road, Gigiri
    Nairobi
    Kenya

  • Telephone

    +254 20 366 3000

  • Fax

    +254 20 366 3900

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
    Friday 7:30 AM–1:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

    By appointment

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 4:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Nairobi: 3:27 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the High Commission of Canada in Nairobi, Kenya

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the High Commission may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the High Commission directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day: June 24 Flag of Canada
  • Canada Day: July 1 Flag of Canada
  • Civic Holiday: August 3 Flag of Canada
  • Labour Day: September 7 Flag of Canada

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the High Commission of Canada in Nairobi, Kenya:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport
  • Authentication of documents
  • Emergency consular assistance

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Kenyan passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter Canada.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Canada without a visa. The most common types of Canada visas are the following.

  • Tourist visa
  • Super visa
  • Business visa
  • Diplomatic and official visa
  • Courtesy visa
  • Student visa
  • Temporary work visa
  • Temporary residence permit
  • Working holiday visa
  • Permanent Canada visas

Head of Mission

Christopher Thornley, High Commissioner

Online Resources

Explore the high commission and its resources. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Canada in neighboring countries or regions of Kenya.

See also

Kenya in Canada

Kenya has 3 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Airports

  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
    (15.37 km away)
    Nairobi
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This page was last edited on 12 April 2026 at 10:36 PM (EST).

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