H.E. Hon. Halima Yussuf Mucheke
Head of Mission
About the mission
About the Kenya Embassy in The Hague
The Republic of Kenya's diplomatic mission to the Netherlands: consular services, diaspora support and economic diplomacy.
Service delivery charter
What to expect from us
| Service | What you bring | Fee | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issuance of Emergency Travel Documents | Proof of Kenyan citizenship; 2 photos | 20 EUR | Same day |
| Application to Regain Citizenship | Duly filled application form; proof of lost Kenyan citizenship status | 520 EUR | 6–8 weeks |
| Application to Declare Dual Citizenship | Duly filled application form; proof or evidence of dual citizenship status | 225 EUR | 6–8 weeks |
| Application to Voluntarily Renounce Kenyan Citizenship | Duly filled application form; naturalisation certificate; Kenyan passport; Kenyan ID | 520 EUR | 6–8 week |
| Application for Birth Certificates (Duplicate) | Duly filled search form; copy of passport; proof of residence; copy of birth certificate | 45 EUR | 6–8 weeks |
| Applications for Birth Certificates for Kenyans Born Abroad | Duly filled search form; copy of passport; proof of residence; copy of birth certificate | 145 EUR | 6–8 weeks |
| Application for Death Certificates (Abroad) | Duly filled search form; copy of passport; proof of residence; copy of birth certificate | 145 EUR | 6–8 weeks |
| Application for Certificate of Good Conduct | A set of fingerprints taken at the Embassy; photo; proof of having been in Kenya for at least six months; certified copies of identification documents | 20 EUR | 6–8 weeks |
| Application for Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage | Duly filled application form; letter of intent; certified copies of identification documents | 100 EUR | 6–8 weeks |
| Issuance of Pet Permits | Valid passport; pet’s specific vaccination certificates | 30 EUR | Same day |
| Authentication of Copies of Official Documents | Original documents. Bank and M-Pesa statements; academic certificates | 10 EUR | Same day |
| Legalisation of Dutch Documents | Original documents and copies; legalisation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs | 50 EUR | Same day |
| Legalisation of Kenyan Documents | Original documents and copies | 20 EUR | Same day |
| Ordinary Passport | 34 pages | 60 EUR | 6–8 weeks |
| Ordinary Passport | 50 pages | 70 EUR | 6–8 weeks |
| Ordinary Passport | 66 pages | 95 EUR | 6–8 weeks |
| Service Passport | 34 pages | 150 EUR | 6–8 weeks |
| Replacement of a Lost Passport | 150 EUR | 6–8 weeks | |
| Replacement of a Mutilated Passport | 150 EUR | 6–8 weeks | |
| Applications for Duplicate Marriage Certificate | Copy of the old marriage certificate | 10 EUR | 6–8 weeks |
| Respond to Correspondence | Receipt of correspondence | 0 | Within 1 working day for emails; within 3 working days for letters and notes verbales. For complex issues, the initial reply will indicate when the full response should be expected. |
| Engage with Diaspora | Receipt of enquiries; invitations to meetings | 0 | As per notice |
| Answering Calls | incoming call | 0 | Answer within 3 rings |
| Attending to Clients | Arrival of clients | 0 | Within 5 minutes for clients with appointments; within 10 minutes for clients without appointments |
| Payment for Goods and Services | Receipt of supporting documents | 0 | Within 8 working days |
| Provide Information about Trade and Investment in Kenya | Receipt of the question through official medium of communication | 0 | Promptly or within 1 working day. Where extensive consultation is required, the initial reply will indicate when the full response should be expected. |
| Respond to General Inquiries | Receipt of the question through any medium of communication | 0 | Promptly or within 1 working day. Where extensive consultation is required, the initial reply will indicate when the full response should be expected. |
Our work
Representing Kenya in the Netherlands
The Kenya Embassy in The Hague serves and protects Kenyans living, working and travelling in the Netherlands, supports the diaspora, promotes trade and investment between the two countries, and represents Kenya's foreign-policy interests.
Kenya and the Netherlands →The people
Our team
Mission leadership
Amb Anthony Ngugi Mayo
Deputy Head of Mission
Bilateral relations
Kenya and the Netherlands
Kenya and Netherlands maintain friendly diplomatic relations grounded in cooperation on trade, regional affairs and people-to-people ties.
The Kenya Embassy in The Hague advances these interests, supports Kenyan nationals in Netherlands 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 The Hague, 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 the Netherlands.
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