The Embassy of Kenya in Paris is Kenya’s diplomatic mission to France. Kenyan nationals in France turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | 3, rue Freycinet, 75116 Paris, France |
| Telephone | +33 1 56 62 25 25 |
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| Head of Mission | Judi Wakhungu, Egh, Ambassador (according to the embassy) |
| Consular services | Provided by the embassy itself |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information – please confirm before your visit, especially on French and Kenyan public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at 3, rue Freycinet, 75116 Paris (16th arrondissement).
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
The embassy and its network in France
According to the embassy, it is headed by Judi Wakhungu, Egh, Ambassador. In the other direction, about 1,884 French citizens are registered with the French consular network in Kenya.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Kenyan passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the embassy website first.
Visa and entry information for French citizens
French citizens need an electronic travel authorisation for Kenya before departure. The French Foreign Ministry advises against travel to some regions of Kenya. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Closing days
Besides French public holidays, the embassy closes on the Kenyan national holiday (12 December). Check the website before visiting around holidays.
Emergency assistance
Kenyan nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +33 1 56 62 25 25. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer.
Diplomatic missions of Kenya in France
Kenya in France
- Paris – Embassy of Kenya (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Kenya in Paris
What is the address of the Kenyan Embassy in France?
At 3, rue Freycinet, 75116 Paris.
Can French nationals travel to Kenya without a visa?
No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation is required.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice for Kenya. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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