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France Embassy and Consulates in Kenya
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya
Peponi Gardens, Off Peponi Road Nairobi
Phone: + 254 20 760 55 55
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 50 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Kenyan and French holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Jamhuri Day | Friday, December 12 | 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 month |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 1 month, 1 week |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Kenya?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Kenya including and Nairobi.
2 - Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for France?
Kenyan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into France. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of France in Kenya for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Kenya?
The French representative offices in Kenya will be closed in observance of the following Kenyan and French holidays in 2025/2024:
- Jamhuri Day (KE) Fri, Dec 12, 2025 (3 weeks)
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Time in France vs Kenya
Paris, France time is 2:00 hours behind Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
00:10AMThursday, November 20, 2025
Paris, France
22:10PMWednesday, November 19, 2025