Kenyan Embassy for South Africa - Address / Phone Number

Kenyan High Commission in South Africa

Address: 302 Brooks Street, Menlo Park 0081
City: Pretoria (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +2 hours)
Tel.: 012 362 2249
Fax: 012 362 2252
Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 8.30 - 13.00, 14.00 - 16.30, Friday 8.30 - 13.00
Consular hours: Monday to Thursday, 9.00 - 13.00, 14.00 - 15.00, Friday 9.00 - 12.30 

The main services provided by the High Commission include:

• Visas
• Births, deaths and marriages
• Passports and emergency travel documents
• Travel advice
• Legalisation Service
• Notarial services, etc.

Passport replacement requirements:

• Two copies of fully and correctly completed prescribed application form
• Photocopies of current passport ( the last 3 pages)
• Four (4) passport- sized photographs (Size 2"X1.5")
• Two (2) copies of your Immigration Status in South Africa (i.e. Permanent Residence, Work Permit, Student Authorization etc).
• Additional documentary proof of Kenya citizenship may be required if necessary.

Replacement of a lost passport:

• Report to the nearest SAPS regarding the circumstances of the loss and obtain a police abstract.
• Report to the nearest Kenya Mission (High Commission or Embassy) e.g. pretoria@mfa.go.ke or info@kenya.org.za.
• Proceed to a Commissioner of Oaths, and obtain a sworn affidavit.
• Download passport application Form 21A for a minor and fill comprehensively
• Four (4) passport size photos
• Photocopies of your lost passport
• Obtain a Postal Order, Bank guaranteed cheque payable to "KENYA HIGH COMMISSION " or cash R1,300
• Courier two sets of 1,2 & 4 above or bring them to the Embassy to process a replacement.

 Waiting period: 4-6 weeks

The fees can be paid by:

• Cash
• Bank Guaranteed Cheques (to the Kenya High Commission) OR
• Postal Order (to the Kenya High Commission). Postal orders can be obtained from any Post Office

Before embarking on your trip to Kenya, please note:

• Although there are no strict dress codes, you should note that the coastal areas are predominantly Muslim in tradition. Dress conservatively away from the tourist resorts and hotels.
• Smoking in all public places (except in designated areas) is prohibited throughout Kenya.
• The use and trafficking of illegal Class A drugs in Kenya carries heavy fines and jail sentences. The penalty for possession is ten (10) years imprisonment.
• Permission to carry any kind of firearm must be obtained from the local authorities prior to entry.
• ATMs are widely available in Nairobi and the main towns. Credit cards and travellers' cheques are widely accepted.
• Local time is three (3) hours ahead of (GMT)
• Malaria is prevalent in Coastal & low lying areas (below 1800m above sea level). Please seek medical advice prior to travel.
• Upon your return from Kenya, most countries will require a Yellow Fever Health Certificate. Seek more details from your medical practitioner prior to your travel.
• There are several FOREX Bureaus in Nairobi as well as major banking institutions. It is advisable to convert your foreign currencies to local currency (Kenya Shilling) for ease of transactions.
• South African Passport Holders do not require visa into Kenya for period less than one month (30 days).

Referral visas are processed from Nairobi and it takes approximately 6 weeks.

The High Commission is closed on the following days:

• Jan. 01 New Year's Day
• Mar/April Good Friday & Easter Monday * As advised by the Vatican
• May 01 Labour Day
• June 01 Madaraka Day
• October 20Mashujaa Day
• December 12 Jamuhuri Day
• December 25 Christmas Day
• December 26 Boxing Day