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Swiss Embassy & Consulates in Kenya
- 1 embassy
- 1 honorary consulate
In Kenya, Switzerland has an embassy in Nairobi and an honorary consulate in Mombasa. Switzerland requires Kenyan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Swiss Embassy in Nairobi
Switzerland has its embassy in Nairobi, the capital. Its website is linked on its page.
Swiss honorary consulates in Kenya
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Mombasa
c/o Orion Hotels Limited, in Shanzu/Saga, off Mombasa Malindi Road, next to Seahaven, Restaurant, 80101 Bamburi
Switzerland has an honorary consulate in Mombasa; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.
Switzerland visa for Kenyan citizens
KenyaSwitzerland Visa required Switzerland visa for citizens of Kenya
SwitzerlandKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Switzerland
Switzerland visa requirements for citizens of Kenya
- Schengen visa (type C) for Switzerland
- National visa (type D) for stays over 90 days
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 10 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland. In Kenya, applications go to the Swiss embassy in Nairobi, or to a visa centre working for Switzerland.
Kenya’s missions in Switzerland
Kenya has no mission in Switzerland on record; Kenyan citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.
Good to know
Switzerland in Kenya
Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; 2 of them are in Kenya.
Travel to Kenya for Swiss citizens
Swiss citizens do not need a visa for Kenya, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days. In Kenya, Swiss citizens can turn to the Swiss embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Swiss missions in Kenya are closed
Swiss missions in Kenya close on Kenya’s public holidays, the next being Jamhuri Day on Saturday 12 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Switzerland, such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Swiss embassy in Kenya?
The Swiss embassy is in Nairobi.
Does Switzerland have consulates in Kenya?
No career consulate is on record, but Switzerland has an honorary consulate in Mombasa.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Swiss citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Kenya, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Does Kenya have an embassy in Switzerland?
No mission of Kenya in Switzerland is on record.