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Embassy of France in Nairobi, Kenya

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Embassy of France in Nairobi, Kenya, located at Peponi Gardens, off Peponi Road. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of France, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Peponi Gardens, off Peponi Road
    Nairobi
    Kenya

  • Telephone

    +254 (20) 760 55 55, Consular Service: +254 2 0389 3697

  • Emergency Phone

    +254 11 36 19 636

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 1:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Nairobi: 12:17 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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Location map of the Embassy of France in Nairobi, Kenya

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.

  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • Utamaduni Day (Huduma Day): October 10 Flag of Kenya
  • Mashujaa Day: October 20 Flag of Kenya
  • All Saints' Day: November 1 Flag of France

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of France in Nairobi, Kenya:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths

Visa Requirements

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

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

  • Short stay visas
    • Airport transit visa
    • Business visa
    • Tourist visa
    • Visitor visa
    • Study visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Family visa
    • Work visa
    • Study visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Arnaud SUQUET, Ambassador

Online Resources

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

Kenya in France

Kenya has representation in the following city:

Nearby Airports

  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
    (15.90 km away)
    Nairobi
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