Kenya High Commission · Ottawa
Kenya High Commission in Ottawa (Kenyan Embassy in Canada) e-Passport, police clearance and consular help from Thunder Bay.
This is not the High Commission. Wakenyatbay is a community guide. The official site is kenyahighcommission.ca.
The Kenya High Commission in Ottawa is the Kenyan Embassy in Canada. It is a long way from Thunder Bay, and most services work by courier.
- An e-Passport renewal is in person in Ottawa, by appointment.
- A police clearance (certificate of good conduct) and an emergency travel document go by mail.
- Birth registration for a child born in Canada goes by courier.
- For a marriage certificate, the High Commission directs you to the Registrar of Marriages in Nairobi.
Phone, email and hours for the Ottawa office are in the contact details below.
Kenya High Commission services at a glance
| Service | Apply where | In person in Ottawa? | Fee | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-passport | Apply and pay on eCitizen, then hand in your documents at the High Commission in Ottawa | Yes, by appointment | KSh 7,550 to KSh 12,500, by number of pages; KSh 20,000 for a lost or damaged passport (paid on eCitizen) | E-passport guide |
| National ID | The High Commission in Ottawa | Yes, for fingerprints and a photo | CAD $70 | National ID guide |
| Police clearance | By mail to the High Commission in Ottawa, or in person | Yes, or by mail | CAD $60 | Police clearance guide |
| Emergency travel certificate | By mail to the High Commission in Ottawa | No, by mail | CAD $20 | Emergency travel certificate guide |
| Kenya eTA | Online at etakenya.go.ke | No, online | See guide | Kenya eTA guide |
| Birth registration (child born in Canada) | By courier to the High Commission in Ottawa | No, by courier | CAD $210 | Birth registration (child born in Canada) guide |
| Dual citizenship | Apply online at fns.immigration.go.ke, then send the forms by courier to the High Commission | No, by courier | CAD $320 to declare; CAD $750 to regain | Dual citizenship guide |
| eCitizen account | Online at ecitizen.go.ke | See guide | See guide | eCitizen account guide |
Our guides to Kenya High Commission services
eCitizen
Kenya's government services portal, where most applications start. What to know from Canada.
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E-Passport
Apply and pay on eCitizen, then hand in your forms in person in Ottawa by appointment. 4–6 weeks.
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Police Clearance
Certificate of good conduct by mail. Fingerprints, CAD $60, up to 3 months.
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National ID
In person in Ottawa for biometrics. CAD $70, about 8 weeks.
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Travel to Kenya (eTA)
Travellers to Kenya apply and pay online for an Electronic Travel Authorisation before they fly. Some are exempt, so check before you book.
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Emergency Travel Document
One-way travel home for citizens without a valid passport. CAD $20, mailed to Ottawa.
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Birth Registration
Register your Canadian-born child as Kenyan (Form BDA 1), or get a duplicate Kenyan birth certificate. CAD $210 each, by courier.
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Dual Citizenship
Declare (CAD $320) or regain (CAD $750) Kenyan citizenship after becoming Canadian.
Read guide →Register with the High Commission
The High Commission asks every Kenyan citizen living in Canada to register, so it can help you in an emergency. There are separate forms for Kenyan nationals, dual citizens and students.
In trouble, or someone has died?
Emergency line +1 613-406-2065, or the Kenyans in Distress form. The High Commission does not give financial help.
Kenya High Commission Ottawa contact details
The High Commission in Ottawa serves Kenyans across Canada. Toronto and the Vancouver area have honorary consulates.
The High Commission's page listing them is offline, so we don't show their contact details; ask the High Commission for the current ones.
Kenya High Commission, Ottawa
Full mission · Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Eastern
415 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6R4
Quick answers
Is there a Kenyan embassy in Canada?
Yes. The Kenyan Embassy in Canada is the Kenya High Commission in Ottawa, at 415 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6R4. It is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern. Call +1 613-563-1773 or email balozi@kenyahighcommission.ca.
Can I renew my Kenyan passport from Canada?
Yes. You apply and pay on eCitizen, then hand in your documents in person at the High Commission in Ottawa, by appointment. It takes about 4 to 6 weeks. Our passport guide has the documents and the current fees.
How do I get a Kenyan marriage certificate from Canada?
The Kenya High Commission in Ottawa directs marriage-certificate enquiries to the Registrar of Marriages in Nairobi. Birth registration for a child born in Canada is separate, and that one goes by courier through the High Commission.
Note: Wakenyatbay is not affiliated with the Kenya High Commission or any consular office. We compile public information to make it easier to find. The Ottawa address, phone and hours were checked on the High Commission's site on October 27, 2026. Always verify directly with the office handling your matter before travelling or paying fees.