H.E. Amb. Aden Mohamud Mohamed
Head of Mission
About the mission
About the Kenya Consulate-General in Jeddah
The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to Saudi Arabia: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.
About this mission
Who we are
Our mission
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
- Patriotism
- Integrity
- 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.
What we do
- 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.
Service delivery charter
What to expect from us
| Service | 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. |
Heads of mission
Those who have served
- 2024 to DateCurrent
Amb. Aden Mohamud Mohamed
Our work
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 →The people
Our team
Mission leadership
Jillo Abarufa Jarso
Minister Counsellor
Mission team
Mr. Somo Galmagar
Second Secretary
Ms. Zenna Ali Macharia
Administrative Attaché
Bilateral relations
Kenya 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
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Contact us
Enquiry sent
Thank you. We have logged your enquiry under reference and will reply by email within 2 working days.
In an emergency abroad? Do not wait for an email reply. Call the 24/7 consular line on +966 800 100 0352.
Good to know
Before you visit
What to bring
- Your booking reference (book online before you come).
- A valid passport or national ID, and a photocopy.
- The supporting documents for your service.
- Proof of any eCitizen payment for the service.
- Arrive about 10 minutes early, with a pen.
If you live far from Jeddah, ask the mission about honorary consuls or mobile consular clinics near you.
When we're closed
The mission observes Kenyan public holidays and the local public holidays of Saudi Arabia.
Kenyan public holidays
- 1 JunMadaraka Day
- 10 OctUtamaduni (Huduma) Day
- 20 OctMashujaa Day
- 12 DecJamhuri Day
- 25–26 DecChristmas and Boxing Day
- 1 JanNew Year's Day
- VariesGood Friday, Easter Monday and Eid