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Welcome to the Kenya Embassy, Washington D.C.

Consular protection, documents and diaspora support for Kenyans in the United States. This mission is also accredited to Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua.

Consular services

Consular services

Consular and diaspora services at the Kenya Embassy in Washington D.C..

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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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Protocol & accreditation

Accreditation, privileges and protocol services for the diplomatic community.

Birth & marriage registration

Register a birth or marriage that took place abroad.

Police clearance (good conduct)

Apply for a Kenyan certificate of good conduct.

Also at this mission

Services available specifically at the Kenya Embassy in Washington D.C..

J1 waiver clearance

Visa given by the USA. Embassy issues letter of no objection to the individual for them to change status from J1 to any other status or to extend stay.

Driving license conversion

Do introduction letters to relevant authorities

In an emergency

If a Kenyan national is in trouble in the United States

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. Ambassador David Kerich
H.E. Ambassador David KerichAmbassador
A message from the Ambassador
H.E Ambassador David Kerich had the honor to present his credentials to H.E President Joseph Biden during a ceremony held at the White House on Wednesday, 18th September 2024.
Portrait of Amb. Christopher Kirigua, MBS
Amb. Christopher Kirigua, MBSDeputy Head of Mission
H.E. Ambassador David KerichAmbassador

H.E Ambassador David Kerich had the honor to present his credentials to H.E President Joseph Biden during a ceremony held at the White House on Wednesday, 18th September 2024.

In a private audience after the ceremony Amb. Kerich conveyed greetings from H.E. President Ruto and the people of Kenya and committed to fostering and deepening the bilateral relations between Kenya and USA.

The two countries celebrated 60 years of diplomatic relations this year and enjoy a bilateral strategic partnership since 2018.

News

Statements, press releases and updates from the Kenya Embassy in Washington D.C..

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Opportunity

Vacancy Announcement

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Open University of Kenya academic programmes

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Presidential engagement with Kenyans in the USA

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Mobile Consular Service – Minneapolis, Minnesota. October 8th, 2026 – October 11th, 2026

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Diaspora Investor Partnership

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Events

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Mobile consular servicesMobile Consular Service- Inidana Polis, Indiana, 09:00 New York time, until Saturday 24 OctoberImpact Point Church, 546 e. 17th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46202Reservations closedEventFrom headquartersGlobal Trust Summit, 03:00 Nairobi timeRegister on the event’s website

The chancery in Washington D.C.

Location
2249 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20008, United States
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 09:00–13:00; Sat–Sun Closed
24/7 emergency line
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Washington D.C., United States

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Check the status of an appointment, application or registration at the Kenya Embassy in Washington D.C..

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