General requirements for obtaining a visa

	Application for Schengen Visa - Application form (completed and signed).*
	Original passport* valid for travel to Sweden. The passport validity must exceed the planned stay in the Schengen Area with at least three months. The passport must have been issued within the last ten years.
	Photocopies of original passport including the Data Page, Immigration file number and any other visas, residence permits, entry and exit stamps.
	Previous passport in original if a new passport has been issued within the last year.
	Copy of  national ID-card.
	Two color photos* not more then six months old, passport size (45 mm x 35 mm), full face and taken against a light background.
	Individual medical travel insurance which covers all costs that could arise as a result of emergency medical assistance, emergency hospitalization or medical repatriation. The insurance should cover costs of at least EUR 30,000 and be valid in all the Schengen countries.
	Preliminary ticket booking or travel itinerary.
	Proof of payment* (bank deposit slip, banker’s draft) or,
	Proof of fee exemption. Please click here to view  the list  of visa fee exemptions
In addition to the above mentioned requirements you need to submit documents relating to your purpose, accommodation, financial means and your personal establishment in Kenya.
Please see the specified requirements as per purpose of visit for more details. The mere submission of the listed documents does not guarantee the issuance of a visa. Individual assessments are made in every case.
If your application lacks any of the above documents marked (*) it is considered inadmissible and your documents, including application fee will be returned to you without further notice. (Visa Codex art. 19:3).

Specific requirements for visits by children (under 18 year) all categories

	Family details – Appendix to your application, completed and signed by the legal guardian (see below).
	Original and copy of birth certificate.
	Copy of both parents ID-cards and passports if applicable (all pages containing any type of information).
	Written consent letter from both parents if the child is travelling alone, or from the parent that is not accompanying the child when travelling.
	If either parent is absent or deceased this must be supported by the information on the birth certificate or a death certificate when applicable.
	If the legal guardian is someone else apart from the biological parent as stated in the birth certificate a custody order must be submitted proving the legal guardianship.
	A letter from school containing the child’s name, name of parents, grade, number of years at school, leave days granted, contact details, date and name of school representative.
	If the child is travelling with a group please submit a complete list of names of all group members travelling and name of person in charge of the group.
	Documents relating to the purpose of the travel including financial responsibility, accommodation and registration for events when applicable.

Please note:

	All submitted documents must be in Swedish or in English.
	An interview may be required at the Embassy or by phone.
	The application may need to be referred to the Swedish Migration Board, which will delay the processing time.
	That you may be asked to provide further information or documentary evidence in addition to the above guidelines.

Required Travel Insurance

A medical insurance is compulsory for visitors to Sweden and other Schengen states. The insurance must cover at least 30 000 Euro and include costs for medical treatment, hospitalization and repatriation due to injury or medical reasons.

The reimbursement from the insurance company must be payable in any EU-country, Switzerland and Lichtenstein.

The company issuing the insurance can be based anywhere but preferably you should use a company base in your home country or the country you are travelling to. The Embassy must asses whether the company is solid or not. For this purpose all Schengen Missions in Nairobi have compiled a list of trusted companies. If you use a company that has not been assessed by the Schengen Missions the handling time of your application will be at least 30 days.

Please note that you have to bring your travel insurance with you when travelling due to inspections of relevant documents at the border control when entering the Schengen area.

Please click here to download the list of approved insurance companies in Nairobi