
Acerca del Consulado General de Kenia en Yeda
La misión diplomática de la República de Kenia en Arabia Saudita: servicios consulares, apoyo a la diáspora y diplomacia económica.
Who we are
Nuestra misión
The Consulate pursues, promotes and protects Kenya's interests through effective diplomatic engagement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Our vision
To be a model Consulate of excellence.
Our values
- Patriotismo
- Integridad
- Equity
- Customer-centric
- Professionalism and Teamwork.
Our history
- 1977
Formal diplomatic relations between Kenya and Saudi Arabia were established in 1977, with Kenya’s mission initially located in Jeddah prior to its relocation to the capital, Riyadh, in 1983.
- 2024
The Consulate General was established in Jeddah in 2024, with His Excellency Amb. Aden Mohamud Mohamed appointed as its first Consul General that same year.
Qué hacemos
- Promotion and enhancement of cooperation between Kenya and Saudi Arabia.
- Provision of Consular Services.
- Facilitation and Co-ordination of Hajj and Umrah-related matters.
- Engagement with the Kenyan Diaspora in the western region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Promotion of Kenya as a safe and viable investment and tourist destination.
The mandate of the Consulate is to pursue Kenya’s national interests by implementing the Pillars of Kenya’s Foreign policy.
What to expect from us
| Servicio | What you bring | Fee | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Travel Document for Lost Passport | Copy of the Lost Passport, Police Abstract, Two Passport Size Photographs, Air Ticket | SAR 80 | Within One (1) Working Day. |
| Emergency Travel Document for Expired Passport | Original Passport, Visa Copy, Air Ticket | SAR 80 | Within One (1) Working Day. |
| Emergency Travel Document for Newborn | Original Saudi Arabia Birth Certificate (Attested by MoFA), Baby's Two Passport Size Photographs, Parents' Original Passport & Copies/Kenyan IDs, Marriage Certificate, Air ticket | SAR 80 | Within One (1) Working Day. |
| Documents Attestation & Authentication | Original Document, Authentication Certificate from Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of Kenya | SAR 50 | Within Three (3) Working Days. |
| Application for a New Passport | Duly filled passport application form and two copies of payment invoices, Original Kenyan Birth Certificate and copy,Applicant's/Child's two passport-size photographs, Recommender's ID, Parents' Original Passport and copies of IDs, Marriage Certificate of Parents (in case of a child). | Applicable statutory fees on E-Citizen | Within Three (3) Weeks of Bio Metric Capture at the Consulate. |
| Replacements of Passport | Duly filled passport application form and two copies of payment invoices, Original Kenyan Birth Certificate and copy, Applicant's/Child's two passport size photographs, Original ID and Copy for adults, Copy of Recommenders' ID and Original passports to be replaced. | Applicable statutory fees on E-Citizen | Within Three (3) Weeks of Bio Metric Capture at the Consulate. |
| Replacement of Lost/Mutilated Passports | Duly filled passport application form and two copies of payment invoices, Original Kenyan Birth Certificate and copy, Applicant's/Child's two passport size photographs, Original ID and Copy for adults, Copy of Recommenders' ID and Police Abstract (for Lost passport) and Sworn Affidavit for both lost and mutilated passport. | Applicable statutory fees on E-Citizen | Within Three (3) Weeks of Bio Metric Capture at the Consulate. |
Those who have served
- 2024 to DateCurrent
Amb. Aden Mohamud Mohamed
Representing Kenya in Saudi Arabia
The Consulate General of Kenya is dedicated to promoting national interests and deepening commercial and cultural ties with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Additionally, it delivers vital consular services to Kenyan nationals living, working, or traveling throughout the Western Region.
Kenya and Saudi Arabia →Our team
Liderazgo de la Misión


Jillo Abarufa Jarso
Mission team
Mr. Somo Galmagar
Ms. Zenna Ali Macharia
Kenia and Saudi Arabia
Kenya and Saudi Arabia maintain friendly diplomatic relations grounded on cooperation on trade, regional affairs and people-to- people ties. The Consulate advances these interests, supports Kenyans nationals in western region of Saudi Arabia and deepen commercial and cultural exchange between the two countries.
Recent coverage
Sala de prensa de la Misión →Contáctenos
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Antes de su visita
Qué traer
- Su número de referencia de reserva (reserve en línea antes de venir).
- Pasaporte o documento nacional de identidad válido, y una fotocopia.
- Documentos de respaldo para su servicio.
- Comprobante de cualquier pago de eCitizen por el servicio.
- Llegue unos 10 minutos antes, con un bolígrafo.
Si vive lejos de Yeda, consulte a la misión sobre los cónsules honorarios o las clínicas consulares móviles cercanas a usted.
Cuando estamos cerrados
La misión observa los días festivos kenianos y los días festivos locales de Arabia Saudita.
Kenyan public holidays
- 1 de junioDía de Madaraka
- 10 octDía de Utamaduni (Huduma)
- 20 oct.Día de Mashujaa
- 12 DicDía de Jamhuri
- 25–26 dic.Navidad y Día de San Esteban
- 1 EneDía de Año Nuevo
- VaríaViernes Santo, Lunes de Pascua y Eid
