Kenya Embassy Attestation Fees 2026: Legalising Indian Papers for Nairobi and Mombasa
Kenya Embassy Attestation, done properly, means one Indian verification, one Ministry of External Affairs stamp and one seal from the High Commission of Kenya in New Delhi. A lone apostille will not satisfy a Kenyan employer or registrar.
Direct answer: Kenya does not appear on the HCCH status table for the Apostille Convention. Indian certificates meant for Kenya are verified first (State HRD for degrees, Home Department or SDM for civil records, a Chamber of Commerce for trade papers), then attested by MEA, and finally legalised by the High Commission of Kenya in New Delhi. English is an official language there, so translation is rarely needed.
Why does Kenya Embassy Attestation involve three stages?
An immigration officer in Nairobi cannot test an Indian university seal. So the Indian state confirms the paper, the Ministry of External Affairs confirms the state officer, and Kenyan diplomats in Delhi confirm the ministry. Kenya then only has to trust the last seal, its own mission's.
In October 2026 the Hague Conference status table still did not list Kenya. As a Commonwealth country Kenya keeps a High Commission in India, yet people search for Kenya Embassy Attestation and the steps are identical.
| Type of paper | Checked in India by | After that |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees, diplomas, mark sheets | Notary, then State HRD (university check if the state asks) | MEA, then High Commission |
| Birth, marriage, divorce, affidavits | Notary, then Home Department or a Delhi SDM | MEA, then High Commission |
| Passport Seva or RPO police clearance | No state check | MEA, then High Commission |
| Invoices, origin certificates, company records | Chamber of Commerce (notary if required) | MEA, then High Commission |
Who asks for legalised Indian documents in Kenya?
Indian-origin families have lived around Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu since the railway era, and newcomers still arrive for hospitals, schools, pharma firms, banks, IT and construction.
Work permits: Class D and the other classes
Kenya's Directorate of Immigration Services issues work permits in lettered classes: Class D for a job with a named employer, Class C for prescribed professions, Class G for investors. In the employer's online application, the degree with transcripts proves the qualification, experience letters back the years claimed, and a police clearance shows no criminal record.
Doctors, nurses, engineers and teachers also register with Kenyan bodies such as the Nursing Council of Kenya, the Engineers Board of Kenya and the Teachers Service Commission.
Dependant's Pass for a spouse and children
Relatives of a permit holder apply for a Dependant's Pass, not a work permit. Immigration wants the marriage certificate for a spouse and a birth certificate for each child, all legalised; Nairobi schools ask for the same birth certificates. A dependant who takes a job needs a separate permit.
Degree certificate attestation for Kenya: papers and steps
- Bachelor's, master's and PhD degrees, or the provisional certificate
- Mark sheets or semester transcripts
- Polytechnic diplomas and ITI trade certificates
- B.Ed, MBBS, nursing and pharmacy degrees for registration
- Class 10 and Class 12 certificates
- Pre-check and notaryWe match spelling and birth date with your passport; a notary certifies the copy.
- State verificationThe issuing state's HRD department confirms the record, sometimes after asking the university.
- MEA attestationThe ministry adds its attestation sticker, not an apostille.
- Kenya High CommissionThe mission in Vasant Vihar legalises the MEA stamp.
Marriage certificate attestation for Kenya and other civil records
Civil records move from a notary to the Home Department (an SDM for Delhi records), then MEA and the High Commission. A Passport Seva or RPO police certificate goes straight to MEA.
| Record | Typical use in Kenya |
|---|---|
| Marriage certificate | Spouse's Dependant's Pass |
| Birth certificate attestation for Kenya | Children's passes and school entry |
| PCC attestation for Kenya | Work permit, council registration |
| Experience certificate attestation for Kenya | Years of practice for Class D and licensing |
| Single status affidavit | Marrying before a Kenyan registrar |
| Divorce decree or death certificate | Remarriage and succession |
| Medical certificate | Employer fitness checks |
| Power of attorney | Property or court work by a representative |
Commercial document attestation for Kenya
India is among Kenya's biggest suppliers: petroleum products, medicines, steel, vehicles, machinery and rice land at Mombasa, while tea, soda ash and pulses come back. Kenyan buyers commonly want legalised:
- Certificate of Origin, export invoice and packing list
- COPP, GMP and free sale certificates for Pharmacy and Poisons Board registration
- Health and phytosanitary certificates for food and seed
- Certificate of incorporation, MOA and AOA for a Kenyan subsidiary
- Board resolution and company power of attorney
- Distribution agreement and letter of authorisation
- GST, IEC and bank letters
Route: Chamber of Commerce, MEA, High Commission, with a signed covering letter on company letterhead.
Legalisation does not replace the KEBS Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) inspection many regulated goods need before shipment.
Kenya Embassy Attestation fees and processing time
One all-inclusive quote covers notary, state or Chamber, MEA and courier inside India. The High Commission's own fee varies by document and is added at actual cost; we never print a guessed figure.
| Document | Our charge | Approx. working days |
|---|---|---|
| Police clearance (Passport Seva / RPO) | ₹1,000 – ₹1,500 + High Commission fee | 5 – 8 |
| Birth certificate | From ₹1,500 + High Commission fee | 8 – 14 |
| Marriage certificate | ₹1,500 – ₹2,500 + High Commission fee | 8 – 14 |
| Degree, diploma, transcripts | Quoted by state and university | 10 – 25 |
| Commercial documents | Quoted per document | 6 – 10 |
Durations are estimates; holidays and university replies can stretch them.
What to send, and slip-ups that delay Kenyan files
- Send: originals, passport copy (front and back) and your employer's checklist
- Names: different spellings on passport and degree need a linking affidavit
- Lamination: laminated certificates cannot take stamps
- Copies: plain photocopies are refused
- Timing: get the police certificate last so it is recent
- Experience letters: letterhead, dates, designation, signature
INFINITYGRO handles Kenyan files from C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi, collecting from any Indian city and delivering to Kenya on request. WhatsApp +91 85955 58517 or call +91 85120 89575.
High Commission of Kenya, New Delhi: contact details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | A-15/14, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057 |
| Telephone | +91 11 4951 8050; +91 11 2614 6537, +91 11 2614 6538 |
| info@kenyahicom-delhi.com | |
| Official website | https://www.kenyahicom-delhi.com |
| Role in your file | Final legalisation after MEA attestation |
Details checked October 2026; confirm timings with the mission before visiting. Older directories show a Paschimi Marg address; ours is from the High Commission's website and Nepal's foreign ministry list.
Kenya Embassy Attestation: frequently asked questions
Is Kenya a member of the Hague Apostille Convention?
No. Kenya is not listed on the HCCH status table for the Apostille Convention, so an MEA apostille alone is not enough. Indian documents need MEA attestation followed by legalisation at the High Commission of Kenya in New Delhi.
Is it the Kenya Embassy or the Kenya High Commission?
Kenya and India are both Commonwealth members, so Kenya's mission in Delhi is a High Commission. People still call the service Kenya Embassy Attestation, and the process is exactly the same.
What are Kenya embassy attestation fees with INFINITYGRO?
A police clearance costs ₹1,000 to ₹1,500, a birth certificate starts at ₹1,500 and a marriage certificate costs ₹1,500 to ₹2,500, plus the High Commission's fee. Degrees and commercial papers are quoted after we see the document.
Which documents are needed for a Kenyan Class D work permit?
Employers commonly request a legalised degree or diploma with transcripts, experience letters and a police clearance certificate. The final list comes from the employer and the immigration directorate.
How long does degree certificate attestation for Kenya take?
Roughly two to five weeks. State HRD verification takes longest, especially where the university must confirm the record; MEA and the High Commission stages follow quickly.
Do I need marriage certificate attestation for Kenya to bring my wife?
Yes, in most cases. Her Dependant's Pass application has to prove the marriage, so the certificate is verified by the Home Department or SDM, attested by MEA and legalised by the Kenyan mission.
Are birth certificates needed for my children's Dependant's Passes?
Usually yes. Each child's birth certificate proves the link to the permit holder, and Nairobi schools often ask for the same legalised copy at admission.
Do Indian documents need Kiswahili translation for Kenya?
Rarely. English is an official language in Kenya, used in government and courts, so English certificates are accepted as issued. Hindi or regional-language records need an English translation.
Can a Passport Seva police clearance go directly to MEA?
Yes. A police clearance issued by Passport Seva or a Regional Passport Office needs no state verification; it goes to MEA and then the High Commission, making it the quickest paper.
What is the route for commercial document attestation for Kenya?
A Chamber of Commerce in India certifies the invoice, origin certificate or company record, MEA attests it and the High Commission of Kenya legalises it. A signed covering letter on company letterhead normally accompanies the file.