Canada embassy in Kenya - Canada immigration services

Canada Embassy in Kenya is an office of communication between Canada Government and Kenya Government. It operates as the official representative of Canada in Kenya. The following is major information about Canada Embassy for Kenya citizens and the way through which you can apply your visa to Canada.

Information about the The Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (HABITAT), Nairob

• ADDRESS Limuru Road, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya

Information about the The Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations Environment Programs, Nairobi

• ADDRESS Limuru Road, Cigiri, Nairobi, Kenya

Information about the Canadian High Commission in Nairobi, Kenya

• ADDRESS Limuru Road, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya

• Telephone

  +254 20 366 3000

•  Fax

  +254 20 366 3900

•  Email

  [email protected]
  [email protected] (Consular service)

•  Office Hours

  Monday to Thursday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Friday: 7:30 am - 1:00 pm (Appointment)

Services at the Canadian High Commission in Nairobi, Kenya

The following is a quick list of services available at the High Commission of Canada in Nairobi, Kenya:

• Process passport applications.
• Process visa applications.
• Notarize certain documents 
• Legalization of documents
• Issuing Emergency Travel Documents
• Registration of Marriage, Birth, and Death
• Replace a stolen, lost, or destroyed passport.
• Document authenticity
• Emergency consular assistance

Common Visa Types for Kenyan citizens

Citizens of qualifying countries may be allowed to travel to Canada without a visa. The most prevalent forms of Canada visas include the following.

• Tourist visa
• Super visa
• Business visa
• Diplomatic and official visa
• Courtesy visa
• Student visa
• Temporary work visa
• Temporary residence permit
• Working holiday visa
• Permanent Canada visas

Relations between Canada and Kenya

The Canadian High Commission in Nairobi is the only Canadian presence in Kenya.

The Canadian High Commission is one of 140 foreign representations in Kenya, 116 foreign representations in Nairobi, and 235 Canadian diplomatic and consular missions internationally.

Kenya has three representatives in Canada. These representatives include a high commission in Ottawa, as well as consulates in Toronto and Vancouver.

How to apply for a Canada visa from Kenya

+ One, apply visa directly at the Canada embassy in Kenya

+ Two, apply Canada visa online if you travel to Canada by air and do not have enough time to go to Embassy. Here’s a step-by-step guide to streamline the process:

Applying for a Canada visa offline through the Embassy or Consulate in India entails distinct processes from the online application process.

• Obtain the Application Package: Rather than filling out forms online, applicants must download and print the application package from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website.
• Manual Completion of Forms: Application forms are filled out by hand, requiring careful attention to detail to ensure all information is legible and accurate.
• Physical Document Gathering: All supporting papers, such as passports, pictures, and financial evidence, must be physically copied. These papers must be assembled and readied for submission, together with the application form.
• Payment of Application Fee: Fees must be paid at a designated bank via a bank draft or a cheque payable to the "Receiver General for Canada”.
• Submission of Application: The whole application package, including the application form, relevant papers, and evidence of fee payment, must be sent in person or by mail to the Canadian Visa Application Centre (VAC) assigned for your location in India.
• Biometrics Appointment: If biometrics are necessary, applicants will get a letter after submitting their application directing them to a VAC.

Useful information:

• How to get Canada visa from Kenya
• Check Canada visa requirement for Kenyan citizens

If you have any further questions or comments, please feel free to contact us. Thank you!