Kenyan in distress in Iran? Arrest, hospitalisation, lost passport, crisis - the Ministry answers 24/7.Emergency abroad? 24/7
Embassy

Welcome to the Kenya Embassy, Tehran

Consular protection, documents and diaspora support for Kenyans in Iran.

In an emergency

If a Kenyan national is in trouble in Iran

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. Lt Gen (Rtd) Jonah Maina MwangiAmbassador
A message from the Ambassador
The Mission in the Islamic Republic of Iran is mandated to advance Kenya’s national interests, among them fostering diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations. Relatedly, the Mission offers a cross-section of consular and diplomatic services to its customers. Our clientele comprises Kenyan citizens in the diaspora and companies, the Iranian government and private sector, the host population as well as members of the international community and multilateral organizations in Iran.
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H.E. Amb. Lt Gen (Rtd) Jonah Maina MwangiAmbassador

The Mission in the Islamic Republic of Iran is mandated to advance Kenya’s national interests, among them fostering diplomatic, economic, and cultural relations. Relatedly, the Mission offers a cross-section of consular and diplomatic services to its customers. Our clientele comprises Kenyan citizens in the diaspora and companies, the Iranian government and private sector, the host population as well as members of the international community and multilateral organizations in Iran.

The chancery in Tehran

Location
No. 21, Samare Street, Vali Asr Avenue (above Mirdamad), Tehran, Iran (P.O. Box 19395/4566 (platform only, not verified))
Opening hours
Mon–Thu 09:00–15:30; Fri–Sat Closed; Sun 09:00–15:30
24/7 emergency line

Tehran, Iran

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