Kenyan nationals in Switzerland, and Swiss residents planning a trip to Kenya, can contact the Embassy of Kenya in Bern.
Contact Details
| Address | Seilerstrasse 4, Second Floor, 3011 Bern, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 31 371 05 92 +41 31 371 05 94 +41 76 288 08 13 |
| bern@mfa.go.ke admin@kenyaembassy-bern.ch |
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| Website | kenyaembassy-bern.ch |
| Head of Mission | Fouzia Abdirahman Abass, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may differ on public holidays. Please confirm before your visit.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Checklist: identity document, completed forms, originals plus one copy of each supporting document.
Who runs the Kenyan Embassy?
The current head of mission is Ambassador Fouzia Abdirahman Abass, who presented credentials in March 2024. The Swiss Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list names 6 accredited staff. Its defence attaché is resident in Londres.
Which Kenyan office is responsible for me?
| Office | Area covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy (consular section), Bern (this page) | |
| Consulate General, Geneva | all of Switzerland |
Visa and entry information
Swiss travellers should ask the Kenyan embassy about visa and entry requirements – the FDFA does not publish them itself. Current FDFA position: it advises against travel to certain regions of Kenya. See the FDFA travel advice.
Other consulates and embassies in Bern
93 other countries are represented in Bern, among them: Kosovo (embassy), Kuwait (embassy), Lebanon (embassy), Libya (embassy), Liechtenstein (embassy), Lithuania (embassy), Luxembourg (embassy), Malaysia (embassy), Mexico (embassy), Monaco (embassy), Monaco (honorary), Montenegro (embassy), Morocco (embassy), Netherlands (embassy), Nigeria (embassy), North Korea (embassy), North Macedonia (embassy), Norway (embassy), Oman (embassy), South Korea (embassy). The full list of all 94 missions is on the overview page for Switzerland.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Kenyan national holiday (12 December). Cantonal holidays in Bern can also affect opening days.
Emergency assistance
Typical cases are a stolen passport before a trip home, a hospital stay or an arrest; legal fees and travel costs remain the citizen’s responsibility. In the other direction, Swiss nationals in Kenya can turn to the Swiss Embassy in Nairobi (+254 730 694 000); the FDFA Helpline answers on +41 58 465 33 33 at any time.
Diplomatic missions between Kenya and Switzerland
Kenya in Switzerland
- Bern – Embassy of Kenya (this page)
- Geneva – Consulate General
Switzerland in Kenya
- Nairobi – Swiss Embassy
- Mombasa – Swiss Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Kenya in Bern
Is there a Swiss travel warning for Kenya?
The FDFA currently advises against travel to certain regions of Kenya; read its full travel advice before planning a trip.
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Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, FDFA travel advice for Kenya, kenyaembassy-bern.ch. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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