Kenya - Consulate of India in Nairobi

You are a Kenyan citizen or you are from India and are looking for information on the consulate of India in Nairobi situated in Kenya. A consulate in Nairobi could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of India. It all depends on the importance of Nairobi and Kenya in the relationships with the government of India.

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Sorry there is no consulate of India in Nairobi !

However, India could have more than one consulate in Kenya besides Nairobi.

When India has more consulates located in Kenya ouside of Nairobi you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of India in Kenya of which you will find details also below.

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The difference between consulates found in Nairobi are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of India in Kenya besides Nairobi

Indian Deputy High Commission in Mombasa, Kenya - Bank of India Building, 3rd Floor - Nkrumah Road - P. O. Box 90164 - Mombasa - Kenya
Email: cimsa@swiftmombasa.com - Tel: (+254) 41 - 2224 433 & (+254) 41 - 2311 051 - Website:

Or the embassy of India in Kenya

Indian High Commission in Nairobi, Kenya Jeevan Bharati Building Harambee Avenue P.O. Box 30074 00100 Nairobi Kenya
Email: hcindia@kenyaweb.com - Tel: (+254) 20 222 2566 (+254) 20 222 5104 - Website: www.hcinairobi.co.ke

Consulate Appointment in Nairobi

Most consulates in Nairobi need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of India in Nairobi first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Nairobi do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Kenya or India.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Nairobi please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.