Ahead of the busy summer travel season, we advise all U.S. citizens in Kenya to check the expiration date of their passport and, if necessary, schedule a passport service. If the following apply to ...

Most, but not all, children born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent are eligible to be documented as U.S. citizens through issuance of a CRBA and U.S. passport. The parents, however, have the burden of ...

Worldwide Caution: The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution.

Americans in the Middle East should follow the latest guidance from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Enroll in STEP to receive the latest security updates. Americans who need assistance: call 24 ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Travel Health Notice for Ebola Bundibugyo Virus ...

Event: As of October 5, 2026, all tourists traveling to Kenya must purchase Kenyan health insurance as part of the electronic ...

A member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, Marc Dillard has served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi since August 2022. Mr. Dillard has had a variety ...

Reminder: Transit time to return election materials from Kenya to the United States from the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi can take 21 days. On October 14, 2026, we passed the 21-day window, and any ...

Event: The U.S. Embassy is following a possible breach of data collected at Kenyan ports of entry on travelers who were screened for possible exposure to Ebola. This may include biographic information ...