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Norway visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Norway, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Norway visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at norway.no
Which Norway visa?
Schengen visitor visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI.
Norway’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is udi.no. Processing time, as Norway states it: Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Norwegian missions in Kenya
- Embassy of Norway in Nairobi
Red Hill Road 58, Nairobi
Norway has 1 mission in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi.
Norway: visa decisions in Kenya
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,622 | 1,689 | 933 | 35.6% | 23.5% |
| 2025 | 9,565 | 3,743 | 5,822 | 60.9% | 21.8% |
In 2025, Norway’s embassy and consulates in Kenya (Nairobi) received 9,565 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,743. The refusal rate was 60.9%. The refusal rate rose by 25.3 points from 35.6% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 265% compared with 2024 (2,622).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 33.1% of the applications lodged in Kenya that year. Norway’s consulates worldwide refused 15.7%. Norway was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in Kenya.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Kenya, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2024–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Norwegian citizens travelling to Kenya
NorwayKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Norway
Travel advice for Norway
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Kenya to Norway, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Norway at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 5 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Norway (updated 25 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Norway (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Norway
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Norway is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kenyan citizens apply
In Kenya, applications go to the Norwegian embassy in Nairobi, or to a visa centre acting for Norway; fees, documents and processing times are published by Norway.
Norway and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Norway lets Kenyan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Norway when it is the main destination of the trip.
Norway’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Finland and Sweden require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Norwegian citizens travelling to Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, Norwegian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Norway?
Kenyan citizens need a visa for Norway, obtained before travel.
Where is the Norwegian embassy in Kenya?
The Norwegian embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi.
How much does the Norway tourist visa cost?
Norway’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Up to 15 calendar days after the Norwegian mission receives the file; up to 45 days if the case goes to UDI.
Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, Norwegian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Norway visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need a visa for Norway obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.