Kenyan Embassy in Switzerland to Permanently Close Operations

The Kenyan Embassy in Bern has announced that it will permanently close its operations in Switzerland, following a directive from the Government of Kenya.

In a public notice dated November 9, 2026, the Embassy informed Kenyan nationals, clients, and members of the public of the impending closure. According to the notice, the Consular Section will officially shut down on Monday, November 30, 2026. 

Clients who have already been notified that their documents are ready for collection are urged to retrieve them from the Embassy before this deadline. The Embassy stated that individuals must bring a valid form of identification and their application receipt when collecting documents.

For those who applied for consular services on or after November 1, 2026, the Embassy stated that they will be contacted in due course with arrangements for collecting their processed documents.

The Embassy has assured the Kenyan community in Switzerland that information regarding alternative consular arrangements will be shared through its website and official channels as the closure date approaches. The announcement was signed by the Ambassador and bears the official seal of the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya.