Le United States Embassy in Kenya is the official diplomatic mission of the United States in the Republic of Kenya. Commonly known as the U.S. Embassy Nairobi or Embassy Nairobi, it provides consular services, visa processing, passport assistance, and support for U.S. citizens and Kenyan residents.
Located in the Gigiri area of Nairobi, the embassy plays an important role in strengthening relations between Kenya and the United States through diplomacy, trade, education, security cooperation, and cultural exchange.
United States Embassy in Kenya
The embassy serves travelers, students, business professionals, immigrants, and U.S. citizens living in or visiting Kenya. It also serves certain regional consular functions for neighboring countries.
Adresse
U.S. Embassy Nairobi
United Nations Avenue, Gigiri
P.O. Box 606 Village Market
00621 Nairobi, Kenya
Coordonnées
Phone: +254 20 363 6000
Official Website
Assistance d'urgence
Emergency assistance is available for U.S. citizens requiring urgent consular support, including lost passports, medical emergencies, arrests, detention, and emergency travel situations.
Horaires de bureau
The U.S. Embassy Nairobi generally operates Monday through Friday during official business hours.
The embassy is closed on weekends and observes both Kenyan and United States government holidays. Visitors should confirm current operating hours before traveling.
Services offerts
Services de visa
The embassy processes a variety of visa categories including:
- Tourist visas
- Business visas
- Student visas
- Exchange visitor visas
- Work visas
- Immigrant visas
- Family-based visas
Applicants may be required to complete online applications, pay fees, schedule appointments, and attend interviews depending on the visa category.
Passport services
U.S. citizens can access passport services including:
- Passport renewals
- Replacement of lost or stolen passports
- Emergency passports
- Passport applications for eligible citizens
Services de citoyenneté et notariés
The embassy provides Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, citizenship documentation assistance, notarial services, and document authentication support for U.S. citizens.
Assistance d'urgence
Une assistance d'urgence peut être fournie aux citoyens américains confrontés à des urgences médicales, des arrestations, des détentions, la perte de passeports, des catastrophes naturelles, des urgences familiales ou d'autres situations urgentes nécessitant une intervention consulaire.
Rendez-vous pour visa
Many visa categories require applicants to schedule appointments in advance. Applicants should ensure all required documentation is prepared before attending interviews. Processing times vary depending on visa category and individual circumstances.
Le embassy is located in Nairobi’s Gigiri diplomatic district and is accessible by taxi, rideshare services, public transportation, and private vehicles. Visitors should allow additional time for security screening procedures.
Foire aux questions
Do I need an appointment before visiting the United States Embassy in Kenya?
Oui. La plupart des services de visas, de passeports et consulaires nécessitent un rendez-vous avant de se rendre sur place.
Can I apply for a U.S. visa in Nairobi?
Yes. Eligible applicants can apply for tourist, student, business, work, exchange visitor, and immigrant visas through the U.S. Embassy Nairobi.
Can U.S. citizens renew passports at the embassy?
Oui. Les services de renouvellement et de remplacement de passeport sont disponibles pour les citoyens américains éligibles.
Que dois-je faire si mon passeport est perdu ou volé ?
You should contact the embassy immediately for emergency assistance and passport replacement guidance.
Does the embassy provide emergency services?
Oui. Une aide consulaire d'urgence est disponible pour les situations admissibles concernant des citoyens américains.
Avis important
Embassy procedures, office hours, visa requirements, processing times, and fees may change without notice. Visitors should always consult the site officiel avant de faire des projets de voyage ou de planifier des rendez-vous.
The United States Embassy in Kenya remains a key diplomatic mission serving American citizens, Kenyan residents, visa applicants, students, business travelers, and individuals seeking information about travel to the United States.
