What is the difference between a consulate and an honorary consulate?

A consulate general is staffed by Kenyan officials with full services. An honorary consulate offers limited services.

Do I need an appointment to visit a Kenya consulate?

For passport services, appointments are generally required. Contact the specific consulate to confirm.

Kenya Consulates Worldwide 2026

Q: Can I apply for a passport at a consulate instead of the embassy?

Yes. Most Kenya consulates general offer full passport services including biometric capture for ePassport applications.

Kenya maintains consulates and consulates general in major cities around the world to serve the Kenyan diaspora and provide visa/eTA guidance to foreign nationals. Consulates offer many of the same services as embassies, including passport applications, document authentication, and emergency assistance.

Embassy vs Consulate

An embassy is the main diplomatic mission in a country's capital. A consulate is an additional office in a major city, focused on consular services like passports and visas. Both can help Kenyan citizens abroad.

Americas

Consulate General of Kenya - New York, USA

Address: 866 UN Plaza, Suite 486, New York, NY 10017
Phone: +1 212 421 4740
Email: kenya@un.int
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Services: Consular services, UN liaison, passport applications, document authentication

Consulate General of Kenya - Los Angeles, USA

Address: Park Mile Plaza, 4801 Wilshire Boulevard, Mezzanine Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone: +1 323 939 2408
Email: losangeles@kenyaembassy.com
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Services: Passport services, visa processing, document authentication

Middle East

Consulate General of Kenya - Dubai, UAE

Address: Villa 5, Street No. 15, Off Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 2, Dubai
Phone: +971 4 398 5888
Email: info@kenyaconsulatedubai.com
Hours: Sun-Thu: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Services: Consular services, labour affairs, emergency assistance, passport services

Consulate of Kenya - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Address: Al Rawdah District, Jeddah
Phone: +966 12 665 1044
Email: jeddah@mfa.go.ke
Hours: Sun-Thu: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Services: Passport services, labour affairs, welfare assistance for Kenyan workers

Asia

Consulate General of Kenya - Guangzhou, China

Address: Room 1808, Guangzhou International Finance Centre, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District
Phone: +86 20 8550 6639
Email: guangzhou@mfa.go.ke
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Services: Consular services, trade support

Honorary Consulate of Kenya - Mumbai, India

Address: Mumbai, Maharashtra (contact New Delhi High Commission for current details)
Phone: Contact the Kenya High Commission New Delhi
Services: Limited consular services, referrals to New Delhi High Commission

Services Available at Kenya Consulates

For Kenyan Citizens

ePassport applications and renewals
Emergency travel documents
Birth registration abroad
Dual citizenship declarations
Document authentication and notarisation
Emergency assistance and welfare support

For Foreign Nationals

Kenya eTA guidance (applied online)
Visa referral queries
Trade and investment information
Document legalisation

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Most Kenya consulates general (such as New York, Los Angeles, and Dubai) offer full passport services including biometric capture for ePassport applications. Honorary consulates may have limited services and refer you to the nearest embassy or consulate general.

A consulate general is staffed by Kenyan government officials and provides full consular services. An honorary consulate is run by a local citizen appointed by Kenya on a voluntary basis and typically offers limited services such as document referrals and emergency contact.

Requirements vary by location. For passport services requiring biometric capture, appointments are generally required. For document drop-off and general enquiries, some consulates accept walk-ins during office hours. Contact the specific consulate in advance to confirm.