
À propos de l'ambassade du Kenya à Bangkok
La mission diplomatique de la République du Kenya en Thaïlande : services consulaires, soutien à la diaspora et diplomatie économique.
Who we are
Notre mission
To advance Kenya’s interests in Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Lao PDR and Viet Nam through innovative and effective diplomatic engagements
Our vision
A model Diplomatic Mission contributing to a peaceful, prosperous and globally competitive Kenya
Our values
- Patriotism, Excellence, Team Spirit, Customer Focus, Honesty and Integrity, Inclusiveness, Professionalism
- and Timeliness
Our history
- 2006
The Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Bangkok was officially established in 2006 as part of Kenya's strategic commitment to expanding its diplomatic presence in Southeast Asia.
Ce que nous faisons
- Diplomatic Representation in Thailand and Countries of accreditation.
- Implementation of Kenya's Foreign Policy.
- Promotion of bilateral relations with Thailand and countries of accreditation.
- Promoting and protecting the interests of the Kenyan diaspora in Thailand and countries of accreditation.
- Provision of efficient consular services.
- Coordination with the Ministry Headquarters, other Missions abroad and other Government of Kenya's Ministries and Departments.
- Liaising with the public and private sector institutions and other stakeholders to promote economic and commercial cooperation;
- Provision of protocol services.
What we are here to do
The mandate of the Embassy is to advance Kenya's Foreign Policy and the Country's Development Agenda in the host country and countries of accreditation through:
Download the full mandatePDF- Protecting Kenya's sovereignty and territorial integrity through effective engagement with the host country and countries of accreditation
- Promoting economic cooperation, bilateral trade and investment between Kenya and the host country and the countries of accreditation
- Promoting, protecting and projecting Kenya's interests and image in the host country and countries of accreditation
- Promoting continuous dialogue with Kenyans and providing effective consular services in the countries of accreditation to enhance their participation in the national development process; and
- Strengthening institutional capacity of the Embassy and ensuring efficient and effective use of mission's resources for effective and accountable service delivery
What to expect from us
| Service | What you bring | Fee | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attending to visitors | Arrival of visitors | Nil | Within 5 minutes |
| Responding to telephone calls and correspondences | Incoming call | Nil | At the 3 ring |
| Response to correspondences: letters, emails, Note Verbales | Receipt of correspondences | Nil | Within 3 working days for letters and 24hrs for emails |
| Processing payment for goods and services supplied | Accurate supporting documents, including invoices, and evidence of delivered goods and/or services | Nil | Within 5 working days |
| Update Mission website | • New and up to date information • Announcements | Nil | Within 48 hours |
| Provide / Disseminate information | • Request received • Availability of Information | Nil | • Promptly for verbal requests • Within 3 working days for written requests • Regularly for dissemination |
| Issuance of Emergency Travel Document for Kenyan lost passport | 2 Passport size photographs with white background, 2 photocopies of Passport, Copy of Kenyan National ID, 1 copy of valid Thai visa or stay permit, 1 copy of Birth Certificate,1 copy of air ticket ,Original of Police report, 2 Declaration forms | 700 THB | Within 1 working day |
| Issuance of Emergency Certificate for Kenyan infants born abroad per infant licensing | 2 Passport size photographs with white background, 2 photocopies of father and mother’s passport,1 copy of father or mother’s Kenyan National ID, 1 copy of Birth Certificate both in Thai & English, 1 copy of air ticket | 700THB | Within 1 working day |
| Process Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage | Duly filled and signed Form r.4(3), Original Passport, 2 photocopies of Passport, 1 copy of Kenyan National ID, 2 Passport size photographs with white background of applicant, 1 copy of Birth Certificate, 2 Passport copies of the spouse to be, 1 copy of National ID of the spouse to be | 3,300 THB | Within 6 to 8 weeks but may take longer period on case-to-case basis |
| Process Birth Certificate | Birth notification and original Parent’s certified copies of Passport, Parent’s certified copies of Kenyan National ID & Birth certificate | 600 THB | Within 6 to 8 weeks but may take longer period on case-to-case basis |
| Process Police Clearance Certificate for Kenyans | Original fingerprints and palm prints, 2 copies of Kenyan National ID, 2 photocopies of Passport, 2 photocopies of Birth certificate, 2 Passport size photographs with white background of applicant | 350 THB | Within 6 to 8 weeks but may take longer period on case-to-case basis |
| Process Police Clearance Certificate for Foreigners | Original fingerprints and palm prints, Copy of National passport as well as passport pages showing entry and exit dates from Kenya, Copy of all relevant documents about living in Kenya, 2 Passport size photographs with white background of applicant | 350 THB | Within 6 to 8 weeks but may take longer period on case-to-case basis |
| Authentication and Translation of Official legal documents issued by the Government of Kenya namely; i. Notary ii. Birth certificate iii. Marriage Certificate iv. Police Clearance Certificate v. Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage vi. Driving License Letter (issue to any departments) | Original document & copy | 500 THB per certificate | Authentication within 1 working day, Translation within 1 working day |
| vii. Education Documents viii. Adoption Documents | Original document & copy | 500 THB per certificate | Within 1 working day or 4 weeks subject to authentication process |
| ix. Import Permit Certificate and necessary vaccinations for pets. NOTE: The Import Permit Certificate and necessary vaccinations for pets is issued by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) in Kenya | • Copy of rabies vaccination within the last 1 year • Veterinary Health Certificate from a Thai veterinary • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Customs Clearance Certificate | 150 USD, 550 – 650 USD | Within 2 working day Valid for 3 months |
| Information on issuance of passports | • Issued to Kenya citizens by the Directorate of Immigration services and is valid for a maximum period of ten (10) years • Application for e-passports is an online application • Applicants must appear in person at an issuing center in the various stations as per the appointments for submission and enrolment of bio-metrics | ||
| Note: The Mission does not issue passports. The issuance of a Kenyan passport, is a digitized process managed by the Directorate of Immigration Services via the eCitizen portal | |||
| Information on Visa Application | Kenya Visa is only available online through eta.go.ke., Check for cost, Requirements & Eligibility: Visa inquiries; +254202222022 Email: evisa@immigration.go.ke | ||
| Information on Huduma Namba National Integration Identity Management System (NIIMS) registration | Huduma Namba Secretariat, www.hudumanamba.go.ke, diaspora@hudumanamba.go.ke, Toll free tel. No: +254-800221111 (SMS), 0800221111 | ||
| Information on Regaining Citizenship, Declaration of Dual Citizenship and Renunciation of Citizenship | Contacts for Citizenship Section E-mail: citizenshipisection@immigration.go.ke., Tel. No: +254-707-658755 |
Those who have served
- 2006–2014
Amb. Dr. Richard Titus Ekai
- 2018–2021
Amb. Patrick Simiyu Wamoto
- 2021–2025
Amb. Lindsay Kimwole Kiptiness
- 2026–PresentCurrent
Amb. Lucy N. Kiruthu, MBS
Representing Kenya in Thailand
1.
To
the People of Kenya:
i.
Facilitation
and provision of information on export market and investment opportunities in
Thailand, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Viet Nam and Myanmar;
ii.
Advisory
and facilitation services in education, employment opportunities and travel to
the accredited region;
iii.
Dissemination
of information on Kenya's Foreign Policy and other Government policies;
iv.
Provision
of consular services, including issuance of travel documents, logistical and
assistance for repatriation of incarcerated nationals, trafficked Kenyan
victims and human remains, and notifications to next of kin;
v.
Authentication
of legal documents; vi. Identification and lobbying for international jobs;
vi.
Management
of Diaspora relations;
vii. Hosting of National Day celebrations; and, ix. Provision of protocol services to visiting Kenyan dignitaries.
2.
To
the Government of Kenya (Ministries, Departments and Agencies):
i.
Primary
interface with the Governments of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Viet Nam and
Myanmar;
ii.
Facilitation
and participation in events for the promotion of trade, investment, tourism,
environment and culture with the countries of accreditation;
iii.
Provision
of information on areas of possible cooperation between Kenya and countries of
accreditation;
iv.
Linkage
with relevant authorities in Thailand and other countries of accreditation; v.
Facilitation of official travel to the accredited countries;
v.
Provision
and facilitation of protocol services; vii. Timely reports on regional and
local political, economic, and cultural developments touching on the bilateral
relations between Kenya and the countries of accreditation;
vi.
Timely
returns on financial, property and human resource management; and,
vii.
Liaison
services with other Government Ministries/Departments through the State
Department of Foreign Affairs.
1.
To
the Governments of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Viet Nam and Myanmar:
i.
Primary
interface with the Governments of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Viet Nam and
Myanmar;
ii.
Close
liaison and cooperation in matters relating to bilateral and diplomatic
relations;
iii.
Dissemination
of information on Kenya, such as history, Government and culture;
iv.
Facilitation
and participation in promotional events on Trade, investment, tourism, among
others;
Facilitation of
diplomats to Kenya and participation in international conferences in Kenya.
v.
Provision
of official liaison and consular services.
vi.
Conveyance
of official correspondences to and from the Government of Kenya.
vii.
Coordinating
and participating in multilateral and bilateral negotiations and conclusion of
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU's) and agreements; and
viii. Participating in their national and other functions, including exhibitions, conferences, among others.
2.
To
the People of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Viet Nam and Myanmar:
i.
Dissemination
of information on Kenya, such as history, Government, culture and values;
ii.
Creating
awareness on Kenyan products and services, and investment and tourism
Opportunities;
iii.
Establishing
and maintaining linkages between Kenyan manufacturers and suppliers of goods
and services, and importers in the countries of accreditation; and,
iv. Facilitation of travel to Kenya.
3.
To
Foreign Missions accredited to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Viet Nam and Myanmar:
i.
Providing
information on major developments in Kenya;
ii.
Facilitation
of travel to Kenya;
iii.
Participating
in the National Day celebrations and ceremonies;
iv.
Liaison and coordination services with the
Diplomatic Community in the countries of accreditation; and,
v.
Exchange
of experiences within the diplomatic groups, among them; Africa and
Commonwealth Groups.
4.
To
the Private Sector:
i.
Share
information on trade and investment opportunities in Kenya for investors from
the region and for the Kenyan business community interested in doing business
in the countries of accreditation;
ii.
Facilitation
of business and trade missions to Kenya and vice versa to the countries of
accreditation;
iii.
Provision
of market intelligence;
iv.
Mediation and arbitration of disputes
involving Kenyan exporters and imorters and vice versa;
v.
Facilitation
of in investment participation promotion events;
vi.
Dissemination
of information on trade, investment and tourism opportunities in Kenya as well
as on trade and industrial policies; and,
ix.
Provision
of protocol services.
What we do for you
- Services consulaires
- Prendre rendez-vous
- S'inscrire auprès de la mission
- Services à la diaspora
- Commerce et investissement
- Avis aux voyageurs
Our team
Direction de la Mission


Mr. Glenns T. Ekisa Etyang
Mission team

Lucy N. Kiruthu, MBS
Mr. Alexander Mutinda
Mr. Charin Suksonti
Mr. Edward Maroko
Mr. Panawat Kosayodom
Mr. Prasat Chinpa
Mr. Surasak Deeruek
Ms. Beatrice Wekesa
Ms. Irene Nduku
Ms. Naparat Suksonti
Ms. Rebecca Mutua
Kenya and Thailand
BILATERAL RELATIONS AT A GLANCE
- 1967
- Diplomatic relations established
- 2
- Instruments en vigueur
7 areas of cooperation
- Economic and commercial diplomacyExpand Kenyan exports, attract Thai and regional investment, and convert diplomatic engagement into measurable commercial transactions.
- Peace, security and protection diplomacyStrengthen cooperation against human trafficking, cyber-enabled fraud, transnational organized crime and unsafe migration, while protecting Kenyan nationals.
- Development and technology cooperationScale up agriculture, food security, health, digital transformation, renewable energy, innovation and skills partnerships, including through TICA.
- Tourism, culture and public diplomacyPosition Kenya as a premier African tourism, conference, culture and investment destination and deepen people-to-people ties.
- Africa–ASEAN engagementLeverage Thailand as a gateway to ASEAN and Kenya as a gateway to East Africa and the wider AfCFTA market.
- Diaspora and labour mobilityImprove consular services, strengthen diaspora engagement and pursue safe, regular and mutually beneficial employment pathways.
- 60th anniversary diplomacyUse the 2027 milestone to strengthen partnerships and enduring institutional linkages between Kenya and countries of accreditation.
Nous contacter
Demande envoyée
Merci. Nous avons enregistré votre demande sous la référence et vous répondra par courriel dans un délai de 2 jours ouvrables.
En cas d'urgence à l'étranger ? N'attendez pas de réponse par courriel. Appelez la ligne consulaire 24h/24 et 7j/7 au +66 99 074 5752.
Avant votre visite
Ce qu'il faut apporter
- Votre référence de réservation (réservez en ligne avant votre venue).
- Un passeport ou une carte d'identité nationale valide, et une photocopie.
- Les documents justificatifs pour votre service.
- Preuve de tout paiement eCitizen pour le service.
- Arriver environ 10 minutes à l'avance, muni d'un stylo.
Si vous habitez loin de Bangkok, renseignez-vous auprès de la mission sur les consuls honoraires ou les cliniques consulaires mobiles près de chez vous.
Quand nous sommes fermés
La mission observe les jours fériés kenyans et les jours fériés locaux de la Thaïlande.
Kenyan public holidays
- 1 juinJour de Madaraka
- 10 oct.Journée Utamaduni (Huduma)
- 20 oct.Journée des héros
- 12 déc.Jour de la Jamhuri
- 25-26 déc.Noël et le lendemain de Noël
- 1 janv.Jour de l'An
- DiversVendredi saint, lundi de Pâques et Aïd
