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Embassy of Kenya in Washington, D.C., United States

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Embassy of Kenya in Washington, D.C., United States, located at 2249 R St NW. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Kenya, or find information about the address, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    2249 R St NW
    Washington, D.C. 20008
    United States

  • Telephone

    (202) 387-6101

    (202) 796-2079

  • Fax

    (202) 462-3829

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

    Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Summer)

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in Washington, D.C.: 4:08 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 2249 R St NW, the embassy is near key landmarks like Dupont Circle and Georgetown Waterfront Park. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Kenya in Washington, D.C., United States

Upcoming Holidays

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

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • Labor Day: September 7 Flag of United States
  • Utamaduni Day (Huduma Day): October 10 Flag of Kenya

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Kenya in Washington, D.C., United States:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Authentication of documents
  • Renunciation of citizenship
  • Certificate of good conduct
  • Civil registration

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter Kenya.

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 Kenya without a visa. The most common types of Kenya visas are the following.

  • Single entry visa
  • Multiple entry visa
  • Referred visas
  • Transit visa

Head of Mission

David Kerich, Ambassador

Related: List of ambassadors of Kenya to the United States

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Embassy of Kenya in Washington, D.C., United States, Kenya also has 2 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Kenya in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

United States in Kenya

United States has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Dupont Circle (0.43 miles away)

    Washington, DC 20036

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  • Georgetown Waterfront Park (1.06 miles away)

    3303 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007

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  • The Kennedy Center (1.14 miles away)

    2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566

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  • The White House (1.24 miles away)

    1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500

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  • Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (1.93 miles away)

    10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560

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  • Washington Union Station (2.57 miles away)

    50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

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Nearby Airports

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    (22.02 miles away)
    Washington D.C.
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  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
    (27.37 miles away)
    Baltimore
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  • Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
    (89.80 miles away)
    Harrisburg
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This page was last edited on 05 March 2026 at 11:04 PM (EST).

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