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Embassy of France in Nairobi

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The French Embassy in Kenya is a bilateral mission in Nairobi and promotes French interests in Kenya. The embassy of France also plays an important role in development, cultural affairs and contacts with the local press of Kenya. The French Embassy in Nairobi is headed by Mr Etienne de Poncins - Ambassador of France to Kenya.


Address:

French Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya Barclays Plaza (9th floor) Loita Street P.O. Box 41784 Nairobi Kenya

Telephone:

(+254) (20) 277 8000

Fax:

(+254) (20) 277 8180

E-mail:

Website:

www.ambafrance-ke.org

Ambassador:

Mr Etienne de Poncins - Ambassador

Office Hours:

Embassy Appointments

Many embassies in Kenya require an appointment before you visit. On the official website of the French embassy in Nairobi you will find information on opening hours and how to book appointments.

Opening hours

Please note that embassy opening hours can vary. Always contact the embassy before a visit.

Visa for France

For all French visa related matters contact the embassy in Nairobi before you travel. Information is available on the embassy website (www.ambafrance-ke.org ) or contact the visa department by telephone (+254) (20) 277 8000 or email

Consulates of France in Kenya

Next to the embassy in Nairobi there could be additional French consulates located in Kenya.

Please check below for the locations of the French consulates in Kenya.


French Consulates in Kenya

Next to the embassy in Nairobi, France has consulates in the following cities: Mombasa

Embassy Consular Department and Services

The consular department of the French Embassy in Nairobi offers consular assistance. The consular department in general offers services for visitors from Kenya to France as wel as for French citizens in Kenya. Generally, services comprise of visa applications, passport renewals, marriage registration, legalization of documents, birth of a child, French nationality issues and more. Contact the consular department directly by telephone or email.