The Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi is pleased to announce the opening of their Visa Application Centre operated by VFS Kenya Ltd. in Nairobi. The site provides information on procedures applicable to Kenya residents who wish to apply for a Schengen Visa not exceeding 90 days to travel to Sweden. However the Resident Permits and visa exceeding 90 days, has to be submitted directly to the Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi.

The visa applications are to be submitted at the Sweden Visa Application Centre in Nairobi. All applications will be assessed by Embassy of Sweden, located in Nairobi.

Please Note: All applicants should submit their visa application in person at the Visa Application Centre.

We therefore under no circumstances accept nor receive couriered or mailed applications. We shall be forced to return the couriered or mailed application at the senders cost via the same courier or mail company.

Submission of Application 0800 – 1500 hrs (Monday – Friday) Except Holidays

Passport Collection 1000 – 1530 hrs (Monday – Friday) Except Holidays

For Prospective Applicants

Applicants who wish to apply for a visa are requested to kindly read the information on this site carefully. The guidelines listed on this site are to help you prepare your documents accurately. This will reduce the risks of your application being incomplete or from it taking a longer time to being processed.

Please note that you may be required by the Embassy to appear for a personal interview, prior to a decision being taken on your application. Please make sure you submit the correct email and phone number in order for the Embassy to reach you if needed.

Processing Time:

The processing time will normally be a minimum of 15 working days for all visa categories

According to article 23 of the Visa Code applications shall be decided on within 15 calendar days of the date of the lodging of an admissible application.

The period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calender days in individual cases when further scrutiny of the application is needed. Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.

Kindly note that VFS will entertain queries regarding the status of your visa application during the process.

Step 1: Before applying, please ensure you are very clear on your ‘purpose of visit’ – do remember we are here to assist and help you through the entire visa application process but are not permitted to advise or guide you on choosing a visa category. Since our work is primarily administrative in nature, we have no say on whether you will be granted a visa and how long it will take to process, as this is entirely the prerogative of the Embassy of Sweden. Step 2: Please go to the link “All about your visas” to understand details of various visa categories. Step 3: Please ensure you read the security regulation notices before you visit the Visa Application Centre / Embassy of Sweden, Nairobi Step 4: Applications for visa to Sweden are accepted at the Visa Application Centre.

If you have already submitted an application for a visa at the Visa Application Centre you can track your application here.

You can track your application by entering your Receipt Number and your Date of Birth. Please click here to track your application.