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About the Australian High Commission in Kenya
Head of Mission
Australian High Commissioner to Kenya - Geoff Tooth
The Australian High Commission in Kenya is also accredited to Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.
For information on visa and migration services provided by the Australian High Commission in Kenya, see visa and migration
Contact Information
Email: australian.hc.kenya@dfat.gov.au
Street address: Riverside Drive (400m off Chiromo Road), Nairobi
Postal address: P.O. Box 39341-00623, Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone Numbers
Main High Commission Numbers: (254-20) 4277 100 or (254-20) 444 5034
Immigration and Visa Enquiries: (254-20) 4277 160
AusAID Number: (254-20) 375 5324 / 374 6519
Fax Numbers
Main High Commission: (254-20) 4277 139
Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC): (254-20) 4277 189
Australian Consulate in Uganda
Honorary Consul - Patrick Bitature
Plot 15 Akiibua Road, Nakasero (opposite Nakasero Hospital)
Kampala
Telephone: (+256) 31 2515 865
Facsimile: (+256) 41 344 149
Email: australianconsulate.ug@gmail.com
Australian Consulate in Tanzania
Honorary Consul - Thierry Murcia
Mkwara Road, Plot No. 5/15
Oyster Bay, Dar es Salaam
Telephone: (+255) 22 266 7199
Facsimile: (+255) 22 266 7284
Email: australianconsulatetz@gmail.com
Opening Hours
The High Commission is open from 7.45am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday except for public holidays (see below).
Entry into the Australian High Commission for visa, immigration and citizenship matters is by appointment only.
• Most applicants in Kenya now need to submit visa applications and provide biometrics at the Australian Visa Application Centre. Click here for further details.
To make an appointment, please call or email the Immigration Section.
Visa office contact details and opening hours
Public Holidays
In 2012 the High Commission will be closed on:
- 1 June (Friday) Madaraka Day
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19 October (Friday) Mashujaa Day (in lieu)
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12 December (Wednesday) Jamhuri Day
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24 December (Monday) Additional DFAT holiday
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25 December (Tuesday) Christmas Day
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26 December (Wednesday) Boxing Day
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31 December (Monday) Additional DFAT holiday