Kenya - Consulate of Switzerland in Nairobi

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

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Sorry there is no consulate of Switzerland in Nairobi !

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

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

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Switzerland 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 Switzerland in Kenya besides Nairobi

Swiss Honorary Consulate in Mombasa, Kenya c/o Orion Hotels Limited P.O. Box 10283 80101 Bamburi Kenya
Email: mombasa@honrep.ch - Tel: (+254) 727 695 452 - Website:

Or the embassy of Switzerland in Kenya

Swiss Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya General Mathenge Drive 89 Spring Valley Westlands Nairobi Kenya
Email: nai.vertretung@eda.admin.ch - Tel: (+254) 31 322 18 71 (+254) 20 267 32 82 - Website: www.eda.admin.ch/nairobi

Consulate Appointment in Nairobi

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

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.