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Welcome to the Kenya Embassy, Riyadh

Consular protection, documents and diaspora support for Kenyans in Saudi Arabia. This mission is also accredited to the Republic of Iraq and the Syrian Arab Republic.

Consular services

Consular services

Consular and diaspora services at the Kenya Embassy in Riyadh.

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Emergency Travel Document

A one-trip travel document if your passport is lost, stolen or expired.

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Passport application & renewal

Apply for or renew your Kenyan e-passport.

Document attestation

Authenticate Kenyan certificates and documents for use abroad.

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Dual citizenship & nationality

Dual-citizenship declarations and nationality matters.

Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)

Apply for authorisation to travel to Kenya.

Prison visits & detainee welfare

Consular visits, welfare checks and family liaison for Kenyans detained or imprisoned abroad.

Also at this mission

Services available specifically at the Kenya Embassy in Riyadh.

Facilitate DNA comparison for undocumented Kenyan Children

DNA comparison

  • Buccal Swabs
  • Nails
Fee
Buccal Swabs (Ksh. 8,500); Nails Ksh. 15,050
Timeline
Sixty (60) working Days
In an emergency

If a Kenyan national is in trouble in Saudi Arabia

Arrest, detention, hospitalisation, a death, a lost passport or a crisis. A duty officer answers at any hour, including public holidays.

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What happens when you call the duty officer
  1. 01Call the duty officer

    Give your full name, your passport number if you have it, your location and what has happened.

  2. 02Tell us who else to inform

    Family, a lawyer or your employer. With your consent we keep them updated.

  3. 03We attend and follow up

    We visit where permitted, liaise with the local authorities, and stay with your case until it is resolved.

  4. 04What we cannot do

    We cannot pay fines or legal fees, secure your release, or interfere in another country's courts.

Mission leadershipAbout this mission →
H.E. Amb. Joseph Musyoka Masila
H.E. Amb. Joseph Musyoka MasilaAmbassador
A message from the Ambassador
Welcome to the official website of the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Riyadh.
Portrait of Amb. Suleiman Ibrahim Roba
Amb. Suleiman Ibrahim RobaDeputy Head of Mission (nominee)
H.E. Amb. Joseph Musyoka MasilaAmbassador

Welcome to the official website of the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Riyadh.

Kenya and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia share a partnership rooted in history, faith, and mutual respect, and strengthened today by a common ambition. Kenya Vision 2030 and Saudi Vision 2030 point toward the same horizon: diversified economies, empowered people, and shared prosperity.

The Embassy represents Kenya in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Iraq. Our mandate is clear: to deepen political and diplomatic relations, expand trade and investment, promote Kenya as a destination for tourism and business, and serve and protect Kenyans living and working in our jurisdiction.

This website is your gateway to the Embassy. Here you will find consular services, trade and investment opportunities, news, and updates on our work.

To our investors and partners: Kenya is open for business. To our citizens: we are here to serve you. To all visitors: we welcome you to discover Kenya.

Karibu.

Ahlan wa Sahlan.

News

Statements, press releases and updates from the Kenya Embassy in Riyadh.

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News

Kenya & Saudi Relations

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News

Kenya, Qatar Move to Translate Doha Talks into Deeper Bilateral Cooperation

Qatar
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Kenya, Qatar Agree to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation

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Kenya and Kuwait Deepen Cooperation on Labour, Trade, Investment and Development

Statement ·

Kenya expresses solidarity with China following floods in Xizang

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Events

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EventFrom headquartersGlobal Trust Summit, 03:00 Nairobi timeRegister on the event’s websiteEventFrom headquartersJamhuri Day national celebrations, 03:00 Nairobi timePlaces available

The chancery in Riyadh

Location
Amr Ibn Ummiyyah Ad Damri Street, Al Safarat (Diplomatic Quarter), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (P.O. Box 94358, Riyadh 11693)
Opening hours
Mon–Thu 09:00–15:30; Sun 09:00–15:30
09:00–15:30
24/7 emergency line
+254 20 331 8888
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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