Kenya Embassy in Washington DC, United States
The Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Washington DC serves Kenyan citizens in the United States and provides visa and eTA guidance for American nationals travelling to Kenya.
Contact Details
Address
Embassy of the Republic of Kenya2249 R Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
United States
Phone
Fax
(202) 462-3829
Opening Hours
| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Consular Services | 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Lunch Break | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Saturday - Sunday | Closed |
Website
Services Available
Passport Services
- ePassport application & renewal
- Biometric capture appointments
- Lost/stolen passport replacement
- Emergency Travel Documents
Consular Services
- Document authentication
- Notarial services
- Birth registration
- Dual citizenship declaration
- Marriage registration
Kenya eTA for US Citizens
American citizens need a Kenya eTA to visit Kenya. Apply online at etakenya.go.ke.
- Fee: USD 30
- Processing: 48-72 hours
- Validity: Single entry, up to 90 days
See our complete Kenya eTA guide for step-by-step instructions.
Passport Services at the DC Embassy
The Embassy processes ePassport applications for Kenyan citizens residing in the United States. The embassy also has accreditation to Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
- Apply and pay online at eCitizen (KSH 12,500)
- Book a biometric appointment via email at immigration@kenyaembassydc.org
- Attend with all original documents (ID, birth certificate, current passport)
- Processing takes 4-8 weeks
For biometric preparation guidance, visit the embassy's biometric preparation page.
Kenyan Community in the United States
The United States is home to one of the largest Kenyan diaspora communities globally, estimated at over 150,000 people. Major Kenyan communities are found in:
- Washington DC / Maryland / Virginia - largest concentration
- Texas - Houston, Dallas, Austin
- Massachusetts - Boston area
- Minnesota - Minneapolis-St. Paul
- California - Los Angeles, San Francisco
- New Jersey / New York
Kenya also has honorary consulates in several US cities. Check the embassy directory for locations.