Kenya - Consulate of Italy in Nairobi

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


Sorry there is no consulate of Italy in Nairobi !

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

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

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


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 Italy in Kenya besides Nairobi

Italian Consular Agency in Malindi, Kenya - P.O. Box 1614 - 80200 Malindi - Kenya
Email: malindi.onorario@esteri.it - Tel: (+254) 42 212.05.02 - Website: ambnairobi.esteri.it

Italian Consulate in Mombasa, Kenya MSC Plaza - 5th floor off Moi Avenue Kilindini Road P.O. Box 80637 Mombasa Kenya
Email: fcastellano@oceanfreight.co.ke - Tel: (+254) 41 231.26.26 - Website:

Or the embassy of Italy in Kenya

Italian Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya - United Nations Crescent - Opposite Diplomatic Police Unit - Gigiri - P.O. Box 63389-00619 - Nairobi - Kenya
Email: ambasciata.nairobi@esteri.it - Tel: +254 (0)20 5137500 - Website: www.ambnairobi.esteri.it

Consulate Appointment in Nairobi

Most consulates in Nairobi need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Italy 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 Italy.

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.