Kenya
Sweden
Sweden visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Sweden visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at swedenabroad.se
Which Sweden visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed.
For the tourist visa, Sweden’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Sweden states it: Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area.
Swedish missions in Kenya
- Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi
United Nations Crescent, Nairobi
Sweden has 1 mission in Kenya, with its embassy in Nairobi.
Sweden: visa decisions in Kenya
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13,374 | 8,957 | 4,270 | 32.2% | 30.6% |
| 2024 | 14,381 | 9,182 | 4,556 | 33.1% | 22.5% |
| 2025 | 15,699 | 9,184 | 6,143 | 40.0% | 20.4% |
In 2025, Sweden’s embassy and consulates in Kenya (Nairobi) received 15,699 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 9,184. 40.0% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 33.1%: the rate rose by 6.9 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 9% compared with 2024 (14,381).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 33.1% of the applications lodged in Kenya that year, from 16.7% at the consulates of the Czech Republic to 60.9% at those of Norway. Sweden’s consulates worldwide refused 23.1%. Sweden was the 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 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Swedish citizens travelling to Kenya
SwedenKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of Sweden
Travel advice for Sweden
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
For a trip from Kenya to Sweden, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Sweden at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Sweden (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Sweden (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Sweden
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in Sweden 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 Swedish embassy in Nairobi, or to a visa centre acting for Sweden; fees, documents and processing times are published by Sweden.
Sweden and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Sweden lets Kenyan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Sweden when it is the main destination of the trip.
Sweden’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Norway and Finland require Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Swedish citizens travelling to Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, Swedish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Kenyan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
Where is the Swedish embassy in Kenya?
The Swedish embassy in Kenya is in Nairobi.
How much does the Sweden tourist visa cost?
Sweden’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally 15 calendar days, extendable up to 45 days if more examination or documents are needed.
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, Swedish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
No; Kenyan citizens need a visa for Sweden 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.