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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: Open now (Close in 52 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Kenyan and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 weeks |
| Moi Day | Saturday, October 10 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Mashujaa Day | Tuesday, October 20 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Armistice Day | Wednesday, November 11 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Jamhuri Day | Saturday, December 12 | 3 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
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 2026/2024:
- September Equinox (FR & KE) Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (3 weeks)
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Time in France vs Kenya
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
15:08PMTuesday, September 01, 2026
Paris, France
14:08PMTuesday, September 01, 2026