H.E. Amb. Nairimas Sharon Ole-Sein
Head of Mission
About the mission
About the Kenya Embassy in Madrid
The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to Spain: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.
Currently assisting 608067065 Kenyan nationals in Spain.
About this mission
Who we are
Our mission
To project, promote, and protect the interests and image of Kenya in Spain and globally through innovative diplomacy.
Our vision
To be an exemplary mission in the pursuit of excellence and in agreements and collaborations that mutually benefit Kenya and Spain.
Our values
- Transparency and Accountability
- Professionalism
- Patriotism
- National Unity
- Rule of Law
- Non-discrimination
- Integrity
- Good Governance
- Social Justice
- Inclusiveness
- Innovativeness
Our history
- 1975
Kenya has been an active member of UN Tourism since its inception in 1975.
- 2007
The Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Madrid was established in 2007 and Amb. Mwakai Sio was appointed the first Ambassador to Spain in the same year.
- 2022
Kenya and the Principality of Andorra signed a communique establishing diplomatic relations in 16th February 2022.
Service delivery charter
What to expect from us
| Service | What you bring | Fee | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport Application (First Time) | Applicants must apply for the e-passport on www.ecitizen.go.ke before booking an appointment for submission at the Embassy.- | ||
| Passport Application (Replacement) | |||
| Passport Application (Damaged/Lost) | |||
| Police Clearance Certificate | All applications for a police clearance certificate MUST be submitted through the online portal at https://accounts.ecitizen.go.ke/en | 6-8 weeks | |
| Birth Certificate | 15 | 6-8 weeks | |
| Electronic Travel Authorization | All Foreign Nationals travelling to Kenya are advised to login in to https://etakenya.go.ke and obtain Electronic Travel Authorization to present to the airline and at immigration control. | 30 | 3 days |
| Application for Dual Citizenship | Duly filled application form 3. | 213 | 1 Year (Case by case) |
| Application for Regaining Kenya Citizenship | Duly filled application form 5. | 499 | 1 Year (Case by case) |
| Renunciation of Kenyan Citizenship | Duly filled application form 6. | 499 | 1 Year (Case by case) |
| Emergency Travel Document | Complete Form 19 (Recommender section not required). | 20 | 1 Week |
| Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage | Duly filled Application form. | 140 | 6-8 weeks |
| Transportation of a deceased Kenyan | 0 | 1 day | |
| Pet Import Licence | 50 | 2 working days | |
| Legalization of documents | 30 | 1 day | |
| Duplicate Birth Certificate | 15 | 6-8 weeks | |
| Duplicate Death Certificate | 15 | 6-8 weeks | |
| Duplicate Marriage certificate | 15 | 6-8 weeks |
Heads of mission
Those who have served
- 2022–2023
Amb. Michael A. O. Oyugi
- 2019–2022
Amb. Richard A. Opembe
- 2011–2018
Amb. Bramwel W. Kisuya
- 2008–2011
Amb. Mwakai K. Sio, OGW
Our work
Representing Kenya in Spain
The Kenya Embassy in Madrid serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in Spain, supports the diaspora, promotes trade and investment between the two countries, and represents Kenya's foreign-policy interests.
Kenya and Spain →The people
Our team
Mission leadership
Mr. Muriithi Micheni
Minister and Head of Chancery
Mission team
Nairimas Ole-Sein
Ambassador
Muriithi Micheni
Head of Chancery
Mary Senge Chemurgor Kebenei
Minister
Rosemond Jepngetich Cheboi
Minister
June O. Khakasi
First Secretary
Philip Ochieng Ouma
Second Secretary
Janet Wathere
Third Secretary
Bilateral relations
Kenya and Spain
The Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Madrid is accredited to the kingdom of Spain, the Principality of Andorra and the United Nations World Tourism Organization. Kenya and the Kingdom of Spain established diplomatic relations in 1965 on a foundation of mutual respect, shared interests and cooperation in political, economic, multilateral and cultural affairs.
- 1965
- Diplomatic relations established
- 4
- Instruments in force
3 areas of cooperation
- Agriculture
- Trade and Investment
- Infrastructure Development
Get in touch
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 608067065.
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 Madrid, 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 Spain.
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