Kenya Embassy in Riyadh & Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Kenya maintains an embassy in Riyadh and a consulate in Jeddah, serving the significant Kenyan diaspora working in Saudi Arabia. The embassy provides passport services, labour affairs assistance, and welfare support for Kenyan workers.

Kenya Embassy - Riyadh

Address

Embassy of Kenya
Diplomatic Quarters
P.O. Box 94358, Code 11693
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Phone

+966 1 488 1238

Email

riyadh@mfa.go.ke

Opening Hours

Sunday - Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday - SaturdayClosed

Note: Saudi Arabia's working week is Sunday to Thursday.

Kenya Consulate - Jeddah

Address

Consulate of Kenya
Al Rawdah District
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Phone

+966 12 665 1044

Email

jeddah@mfa.go.ke

Opening Hours

Sunday - Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday - SaturdayClosed

Services Available

Passport & Documents

Welfare & Labour

  • Labour dispute mediation
  • Salary dispute assistance
  • Welfare cases (distressed workers)
  • Repatriation assistance
  • Prison visits for detained Kenyans

Information for Kenyan Workers in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia hosts tens of thousands of Kenyan workers, primarily in domestic service, hospitality, healthcare, and construction. The embassy provides critical support:

  • Contract disputes: The embassy can mediate with employers and refer cases to the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources
  • Abuse or mistreatment: Emergency shelter referrals and repatriation assistance
  • Passport confiscation: Illegal under Saudi labour reforms - the embassy can intervene
  • Unpaid wages: Assistance with filing complaints at Saudi labour courts
  • Repatriation: Help for stranded or distressed Kenyans to return home
If you are in danger, contact the embassy immediately. Do not surrender your passport to your employer. Report any abuse to both the embassy and Saudi authorities.

Working in Saudi Arabia

Before accepting employment in Saudi Arabia, Kenyan citizens should:

  1. Verify the employer through a licensed recruitment agency registered with Kenya's National Employment Authority
  2. Get your contract attested - ensure your employment contract is attested by the Kenya Ministry of Labour
  3. Register with the embassy upon arrival in Saudi Arabia
  4. Keep copies of all documents including your passport, iqama (residence permit), and employment contract
  5. Know your rights under Saudi labour law - standard working hours, annual leave, end-of-service benefits

For more information, see our Working in Saudi Arabia guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Visit whichever is more convenient. The Riyadh embassy is the main diplomatic mission. The Jeddah consulate primarily serves Kenyans in the western region, including those on Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages.

Contact the Kenya Embassy immediately and also file a complaint with the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD). Under Saudi law, employers must pay salaries on time through the Wage Protection System (WPS). The embassy can help mediate and refer your case to the appropriate Saudi authorities.

Saudi citizens need a Kenya eTA. Apply online at etakenya.go.ke before travel. The fee is USD 30, processing takes 48-72 hours.

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