Kenya Embassy in Abu Dhabi & Consulate in Dubai, UAE
Kenya maintains an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate in Dubai, serving the large Kenyan diaspora in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE hosts an estimated 100,000+ Kenyan nationals working across hospitality, aviation, construction, healthcare, and domestic service.
Kenya Embassy - Abu Dhabi
Address
Embassy of KenyaVilla No. 12, 26th Street
Al Rowdah
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Phone
Opening Hours
| Sunday - Thursday | 08:00 - 15:00 |
| Friday - Saturday | Closed |
Note: UAE working week is Sunday to Thursday.
Kenya Consulate - Dubai
Address
Consulate of KenyaVilla 5, Street No. 15
Off Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 2
Dubai, UAE
Phone
Opening Hours
| Sunday - Thursday | 08:00 - 15:00 |
| Friday - Saturday | Closed |
Services Available
Passport & Documents
Welfare & Protection
- Labour dispute assistance
- Welfare cases (distressed workers)
- Repatriation assistance
- Prison visits for detained Kenyans
- Dual citizenship
Kenya eTA for UAE Residents
UAE nationals and residents need a Kenya eTA:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Portal | etakenya.go.ke |
| Fee | USD 30 (~AED 110) |
| Processing | 48-72 hours |
| Validity | 90 days from issue |
Direct Flights: UAE to Kenya
| Route | Airline | Frequency | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai (DXB) - Nairobi (NBO) | Emirates | 2x daily | ~5 hours |
| Dubai (DXB) - Nairobi (NBO) | Kenya Airways | Daily | ~5 hours |
| Dubai (DXB) - Mombasa (MBA) | Flydubai | 4x weekly | ~5 hours |
| Abu Dhabi (AUH) - Nairobi (NBO) | Etihad Airways | Daily | ~5.5 hours |
Labour Rights & Worker Protection
The Kenya embassy provides assistance to Kenyan workers facing difficulties in the UAE:
- Salary disputes: The embassy can mediate with employers and refer cases to UAE MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation)
- Contract violations: Assistance with filing complaints at UAE labour courts
- Abuse or mistreatment: Emergency shelter referrals and repatriation assistance
- Passport confiscation: Illegal in UAE law - the embassy can intervene
- Repatriation: Assistance for stranded or distressed Kenyans to return home
If you are in danger or distress, contact the embassy emergency line immediately. Do not surrender your passport to your employer - this is illegal under UAE law.
Document Attestation for UAE
Kenya documents for use in the UAE require a specific attestation chain:
- Notarisation in Kenya (advocate/notary public)
- Attorney General authentication
- MOFA Kenya authentication
- UAE Embassy in Nairobi attestation
- UAE MOFA attestation (done in UAE)
Required for: work visas, family visas, opening bank accounts, salary certificates, and educational qualifications. Arabic translation may also be required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both offices provide passport and consular services. Visit whichever is more convenient. The Abu Dhabi embassy is the main office, while the Dubai consulate primarily serves residents of Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah.
Passport confiscation is illegal under UAE labour law. Contact the Kenya embassy immediately and also file a complaint with UAE MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation). The embassy can intervene on your behalf.
Your degree must go through the full attestation chain: notarisation in Kenya, AG authentication, MOFA Kenya authentication, UAE Embassy in Nairobi attestation, then UAE MOFA attestation. This can take 3-6 weeks. Agents in Nairobi can handle the Kenya steps on your behalf.