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New Visa Regulations Effective March 2026
Important changes to visa processing times and documentation requirements for all applicants.
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Kenya's Global Leadership
Kenya continues to play a leading role in advancing peace, prosperity, and sustainable development across Africa and globally. Through multilateral partnerships and regional cooperation, we champion solutions that uplift people and strengthen nations.
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""The Government of the Republic of Kenya requests all those whom it may concern to allow the bearer to pass freely without let or hindrance and to afford him/her every assistance and protection of which he/she may stand in need.""
â â Mission Statement, Kenyan Passport
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February 3, 2026
Embassy Holiday Schedule Announced
Please note the upcoming closures during national holidays. Plan your visits accordingly.
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Travel Advisory Update: Safety Guidelines
Updated travel advisories for several regions. Check before planning your trip.
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Citizens & Diaspora Services
The Ministry provides consular protection, emergency support, document legalization and diaspora engagement, empowering Kenyans abroad to contribute to national development.
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Kenya maintains embassies and high commissions worldwide, promoting diplomatic relations, protecting interests and projecting Kenya's global image and policies.
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Through economic diplomacy, missions support trade promotion, investment opportunities, market access, and partnerships for Kenyan exporters and business growth.
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Allows Kenyan citizens living abroad to register with embassies for communication, safety alerts, and support.
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Comprehensive notes on diplomatic conduct, formal communications, and ceremonial procedures for accredited missions.
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Current safety, health, and entry guidelines for Kenyan citizens traveling abroad, including restricted regions and emergency contacts.
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Instructions for foreign missions on supporting visa requests for diplomats and accredited staff.
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Vision 2030
Innovation, Industrialization, Infrastructure, Equity, Prosperity, Sustainability
BETA Plan
Jobs, Investment, Technology, Youth, Inclusion, Growth
African Union Agenda 2063
Unity, Integration, Self-reliance, Prosperity, Freedom, Renaissance
UN Sustainable Development Goals
People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace
UNEA 7 resolution
People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace
Kenya Kwanza Plan
Empowerment, Hustlers, Agriculture, Enterprise, Equity, Transformation