Germany Embassy in Kenya: German Traveller Help 2026

Quick answer: Germany has an embassy in Kenya, at Ludwig Krapf House, Riverside Drive 113 in Nairobi. The embassy's official emergency number for German citizens outside opening hours is +254 (0)721 322 443. The embassy says this line is for emergencies and does not provide visa information.

The embassy can provide a route to consular help when a German traveller faces an urgent problem in Kenya. It cannot be treated as a visa hotline, and the official page does not promise a particular outcome for every case. If you are planning a safari, save the contact details before leaving Germany and check the latest official advice again shortly before departure.

Last checked September 2026. Always confirm with official sources before travelling.

Quick reference for German travellers in Kenya

Need	Official information
German mission in Kenya	Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Nairobi
Street address	Ludwig Krapf House, Riverside Drive 113, Nairobi
Main telephone	+254 20 426 21 00
Emergency number outside opening hours	+254 (0)721 322 443
Emergency line limitation	The embassy states that the emergency service is for German citizens and provides no visa information.
Consular access	Admission is by appointment only for visa and consular matters.

For a non-urgent issue, use the embassy's official contact and appointment instructions rather than calling the emergency number. The official page separates ordinary embassy contact from the out-of-hours emergency service. That distinction matters. Calling the emergency line to ask about a visa appointment is unlikely to solve the problem because the embassy expressly excludes visa information from that service.

Is there a German embassy in Kenya?

Yes. Germany has an embassy in Nairobi, and the embassy's official website lists its address, telephone number and consular opening hours.

The embassy is Germany's diplomatic mission in Kenya. Its official page also says that the head of mission is accredited to the Seychelles and Somalia and serves as Germany's permanent representative to the United Nations Environment Programme and UN-Habitat in Nairobi. The same page says the mission supports the embassies in Asmara and Bujumbura with legal and consular matters.

That wider regional role is one reason to use the embassy's appointment system and current online instructions. Do not assume that a walk-in visit will be accepted or that staff can deal with every request immediately.

Where is Germany embassy in Kenya?

The German Embassy in Kenya is at Ludwig Krapf House, Riverside Drive 113, Nairobi. The embassy's postal address is Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, P.O. Box 30180, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya.

The official site warns that there are no parking facilities at the embassy for customers of the consular and visa sections. If you have an appointment, allow time to reach the building without relying on parking at the mission.

German travellers may be in Nairobi only briefly before flying to a conservancy, coast or national park. Keep the address and emergency number in your phone, but also save them offline. A safari transfer or a weak mobile connection is a poor time to start searching for diplomatic contacts.

Contact details and opening hours

The embassy's main telephone number is +254 20 426 21 00. Its official opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, with an afternoon period from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm from Monday to Thursday. The embassy says admission is by appointment only for visa and consular matters.

Service or contact	Details
Embassy address	Ludwig Krapf House, Riverside Drive 113, Nairobi
Telephone	+254 20 426 21 00
Opening hours	Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Afternoon opening	Monday to Thursday, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Appointments	Required for visa and consular matters, according to the embassy.
Out-of-hours emergency	+254 (0)721 322 443

The official page does not publish a general consular email address in the research available for this article. Use the embassy's official contact page for the current contact form or department details instead of relying on an old directory listing.

The embassy also says it supports citizens with disabilities and asks visitors who need assistance to inform staff in advance. The consulate counter room and a side entrance have access ramps, but the building does not have disabled toilets.

Registering your trip

The research available for this article does not provide the current name, URL or operating instructions for Germany's traveller registration service. German citizens should therefore check the Federal Foreign Office's official travel information for Kenya and confirm the current registration option before departure.

Do not confuse traveller registration with a visa application. Registration is a way to give the German authorities relevant trip and contact information. It does not replace Kenya's entry requirements, a passport or any permission required to enter the country. The embassy's Nairobi page identifies visa and consular services, but the research does not state the current registration procedure or whether registration is mandatory.

Before travelling, keep a private record of your itinerary, accommodation, safari operator, travel companions and emergency contacts. Share only what the official service asks for. Store a copy of your passport separately from the original, and make sure someone at home knows where to find it.

If your plans include a Nairobi stay before travelling onward, save the embassy details before leaving the city. Travellers comparing routes and safari packages on SafariFind should also keep their operator's emergency contact separate from the embassy number. The embassy handles German consular matters. Your safari operator handles the trip arrangements.

Lost or stolen passport: step by step

If your German passport is lost or stolen in Kenya, first move to a safe place and report the loss to the local police. Then contact the German Embassy in Nairobi using its main number during opening hours or the emergency number outside opening hours if the situation is urgent. The embassy's official page confirms an emergency service for German citizens, but the research does not list the documents, fees or processing time for a replacement passport or emergency travel document.

1. Protect yourself first. If the loss happened during a transfer, in a public place or during an incident, leave the immediate area if it is unsafe.
2. Make a police report. Ask for a copy or reference number. Keep it with your remaining travel documents.
3. Contact the embassy. Explain that you are a German citizen in Kenya and that your passport is lost or stolen. Give your location and intended travel date.
4. Ask which document is appropriate. The embassy will tell you whether you need a replacement passport, an emergency travel document or another consular process. Do not assume that an emergency document will have the same use or validity as an ordinary passport.
5. Prepare what the embassy requests. The official research does not specify the current photograph, identity documents, forms or fee requirements. Confirm the checklist directly with the embassy.
6. Contact airlines and travel providers. A replacement document may affect your booking or border arrangements. Ask the embassy what evidence of identity and travel you need before changing flights.

The embassy's emergency number is +254 (0)721 322 443. It is specifically described as an emergency service for German citizens outside opening hours, not as a visa information line.

Arrest, medical emergencies and evacuation

For an immediate threat to life or safety, contact local emergency services first, then contact the German Embassy when you can do so safely. The embassy's official page confirms that it operates an emergency service for German citizens outside opening hours.

If police arrest or detain you, state clearly that you are a German citizen and ask to contact the German Embassy. Do not sign a document you do not understand. Ask for an interpreter or legal advice where appropriate. Consular contact does not cancel local law, stop an investigation or guarantee release. The research provided for this article does not list the embassy's full assistance policy, so travellers should ask the embassy what help is available in their particular case.

For a medical emergency, seek immediate medical care. Your travel insurer, safari company or accommodation provider may be able to help locate treatment, but the research does not provide a German embassy medical provider list or evacuation service. The embassy emergency line can be contacted for urgent consular guidance, but it should not be treated as a substitute for medical services or travel insurance.

Medical evacuation is especially time-sensitive when a traveller is far from Nairobi. Before a safari, carry your insurer's emergency number, your policy details and a list of important medical conditions or medicines. Ask your operator how it handles an incident in the area you will visit. If you are planning a route through places such as Ol Pejeta or the coast, keep the emergency contacts for each transport leg in one offline note.

The official embassy page does not state that it will pay medical bills, arrange private transport, pay legal costs or provide accommodation. Do not plan on the embassy covering those expenses. Confirm any assistance available in your case directly with embassy staff and your insurer.

What is the current travel advice level for Kenya from auswaertiges-amt.de?

The research supplied for this article does not state the current travel advice level for Kenya from auswaertiges-amt.de. Check the Federal Foreign Office's official Kenya travel advice immediately before departure rather than relying on a label copied from an older page.

This is worth doing even after you have booked a safari. Travel advice can affect where you go, how you move between Nairobi and other regions, and what your insurer expects. SafariFind's article on Kenya safety and travel advice in 2026 can provide general trip-planning context, but the Federal Foreign Office remains the source to check for Germany's current official position.

Read the full advice for the areas on your itinerary. A general country page may not answer every question about a particular county, border region, airport transfer or road journey.

How to prepare before a Kenya safari

Save these details before you fly:

• The German Embassy's main number, +254 20 426 21 00.
• The out-of-hours emergency number, +254 (0)721 322 443.
• The embassy address at Ludwig Krapf House, Riverside Drive 113, Nairobi.
• Your insurer's emergency assistance number.
• Your safari operator's 24-hour contact, if one is provided.
• A scan or photocopy of your passport stored securely and separately from the original.
• Your accommodation details and onward transport information.

Check the embassy's appointment rules before travelling to Nairobi for a consular matter. The official page says admission is by appointment for visa and consular issues, and it warns that there is no customer parking at the consular and visa sections.

If you are still planning the trip, compare safari packages only after checking the route, transfer times and emergency arrangements. The embassy is useful for consular emergencies. It is not a safari booking service, medical provider or replacement for travel insurance.

Important limits on this guide

This article is informational, not legal advice. The research supplied for it does not establish Kenya visa rules for German citizens, Germany visa fees in Kenya, work visa fees, passport replacement fees, processing times, vaccination rules or the full scope of consular assistance. Confirm each of those points with the relevant official Kenyan or German authority before travelling.

Where an exact fee, processing time or document list is not published in the research, confirm the current requirement on the official portal. Do not rely on an old travel forum, an unofficial embassy directory or a booking company's summary when the official authority has updated its rules.