The Embassy of Kenya in The Hague represents Kenya in the Netherlands and serves Kenyan citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Nieuwe Parklaan 21, 2597 LA The Hague, Netherlands |
| Telephone | +31 70 350 42 15 |
| Fax | +31 70 355 35 94 |
| hague@mfa.go.ke | |
| Website | www.kenyaembassy.nl |
| Head of Mission | Hon Halima Yussuf Mucheke, Ambassador |
| National Day | 12 December |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published by the Dutch government. Check the embassy’s website or call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Nieuwe Parklaan 21, 2597 LA The Hague.
- Opening hours: not published by the Dutch government – check the embassy’s website or call before you go.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
Who runs the Kenyan Embassy?
Hon Halima Yussuf Mucheke heads the embassy as ambassador; the Dutch protocol list gives 11 September 2024 as the date of the presentation of credentials. Unlike in most countries, the embassies in the Netherlands are not in the capital Amsterdam but in The Hague, the seat of government.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Kenyan passports and emergency travel documents
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Kenya
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Visa and entry information for Dutch citizens
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for short stays in Kenya, but must obtain an electronic travel authorisation before departure. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the current entry rules in its travel advice (in Dutch); check it before booking.
Closing days
Like most offices in the Netherlands, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, King’s Day and Christmas; the Kenyan national day (12 December) usually means a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Kenyan citizens should call the embassy on +31 70 350 42 15. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In the Netherlands, the emergency number is 112; for non-urgent police matters call 0900 8844.
Diplomatic missions of Kenya in the Netherlands
Kenya in the Netherlands
- The Hague – Embassy of Kenya (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Kenya in The Hague
What is the address of the Kenyan Embassy in the Netherlands?
At Nieuwe Parklaan 21, 2597 LA The Hague.
Who is the ambassador of Kenya to the Netherlands?
Hon Halima Yussuf Mucheke, who presented credentials on 11 September 2024, according to the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Is the Kenyan Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of Kenya is 12 December; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do I need a visa for Kenya with a Dutch passport?
No visa, but an electronic travel authorisation is required before departure.
Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: Government of the Netherlands – foreign representations in the Netherlands (government.nl, October 2026), Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs – ambassadors in the Netherlands (as of 2 September 2026), Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for Kenya (Nederland Wereldwijd), www.kenyaembassy.nl. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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