Kenya is represented in Australia by its high commission in Canberra.
Offices of Kenya in Australia
Open an office to see its full address, opening hours by day, the area it serves and how to contact it.
Consular services of Kenya for people in Australia
Kenya's official channels list 9 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- Kenya citizenship and permanent residenceServices for regaining Kenyan citizenship, declaring dual citizenship, renouncing citizenship or acquiring citizenship by marriage, and for permanent residence.
- Birth certificate application (births abroad) and birth/death record searchKenyans can apply for birth certificates, including Form BDA1 for births abroad, and request searches of birth or death records.
- Authentication of driver's licenceThe High Commission lists authentication of a Kenyan driver's licence as a service, with a requirements form on its site.
- Legalisation / authentication of documentsSince 18 December 2023, documents for authentication are submitted through the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs online platform rather than at the counter.
- Kenyan e-passport (new, replacement, damaged, lost)Kenyan citizens in Australia apply for the East African Community biometric e-passport, either new, as a replacement of an old or full passport, or as a replacement for a damaged or lost one.
- Police Clearance CertificateThe High Commission lists a police clearance certificate service for Kenyans abroad, using a fingerprint form (Form C.24) and a requirements form linked from its site.
- Transportation of the deceasedThe High Commission lists assistance with transporting the remains of a deceased Kenyan.
- Emergency certificateA travel document for Kenyans who need to travel without a valid passport, listed with a form on the High Commission site.
- Kenya eTA / visaVisitors to Kenya, including infants and children, need an approved electronic travel authorisation obtained online before departure; the older e-visa has been mandatory online since 2021.
Before you contact Kenya's missions
Office details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular lists and each country's official pages, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Opening hours, fees and requirements change without notice, so confirm with the office before you travel or send documents.
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