H.E. Amb. Prof. Emmy Jerono Kipsoi
Head of Mission
About the mission
About the Kenya Embassy in Seoul
The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to South Korea: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.
Our work
Representing Kenya in South Korea
The Kenya Embassy in Seoul serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in South Korea, supports the diaspora, promotes trade and investment between the two countries, and represents Kenya's foreign-policy interests.
Kenya and South Korea →The people
Our team
Mission leadership
Amb. David Karanja (David Mwangi Karanja)
Deputy Ambassador / Deputy Head of Mission
Bilateral relations
Kenya and South Korea
Kenya and South Korea maintain friendly diplomatic relations grounded in cooperation on trade, regional affairs and people-to-people ties.
The Kenya Embassy in Seoul advances these interests, supports Kenyan nationals in South Korea and works to deepen commercial and cultural exchange between the two countries.
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 +254 20 331 8888.
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 Seoul, 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 South Korea.
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