Kenya High Commission in London, United Kingdom

The Kenya High Commission in London serves Kenyan citizens in the United Kingdom and provides visa and eTA services for British nationals travelling to Kenya.

Contact Details

Address

Kenya High Commission
45 Portland Place
Marylebone
London W1B 1AS
United Kingdom

Phone

020 7636 2371 (ext 223 for immigration)

Email

immigration@kenyahighcom.org.uk

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday09:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 17:00
Consular HoursMon-Fri 14:30 - 16:00
Saturday - SundayClosed

Website

kenyahighcom.org.uk

Nearest Station

Regent's Park (Bakerloo line) or Great Portland Street (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan lines)

Services Available

Passport Services

Visa & Travel

  • Kenya eTA guidance for UK nationals
  • East African Tourist Visa
  • Referred visa applications
  • Transit visa information

Consular Services

  • Document authentication
  • Notarial services (affidavits, declarations)
  • Power of Attorney
  • Police clearance certificates
  • Certificate of No Impediment (marriage)

Registration

Passport Services at the London High Commission

The Kenya High Commission in London processes ePassport applications for Kenyan citizens in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The process requires:

  1. Complete your application and pay online at eCitizen
  2. Book a biometric appointment - contact immigration@kenyahighcom.org.uk
  3. Attend the appointment at 45 Portland Place with all original documents
  4. Processing takes 4-8 weeks - your passport is sent to Nairobi and returned to London

Fee: KSH 12,500 (paid via eCitizen, approximately GBP 77 at current rates)

Kenya eTA for UK Citizens

British citizens need a Kenya eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) to visit Kenya. Apply online at etakenya.go.ke.

  • Fee: USD 30 (approximately GBP 28)
  • Processing: 48-72 hours
  • Validity: Single entry, up to 90 days
  • Apply: At least 1 week before travel

For details, see our complete Kenya eTA guide.

Kenyan Community in the UK

The United Kingdom is home to one of the largest Kenyan diaspora communities in Europe, estimated at over 200,000 people. Major concentrations are in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh.

The High Commission regularly engages with the Kenyan community through:

  • Diaspora engagement events and forums
  • Consular outreach services in major cities outside London
  • Trade and investment briefings
  • Cultural events and national day celebrations (Jamhuri Day, Madaraka Day)

Frequently Asked Questions

For passport services and biometric capture, yes - you must book an appointment. For general enquiries and document drop-off, walk-ins are accepted during consular hours (Mon-Fri 14:30-16:00).

No. The Kenya eTA is an online-only process. Apply at etakenya.go.ke. The High Commission can provide guidance but does not process eTA applications in person.

Yes. The Kenya High Commission in London serves all Kenyan citizens throughout the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) and the Republic of Ireland. Periodic consular outreach visits are organised in other cities.

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