France Visa Applications at TLScontact Kenya Nairobi
Everything you need to apply for a France Schengen visa from Nairobi, Kenya — address, opening hours, fees in KES, and how to prepare your file before the appointment.
TLScontact Kenya Nairobi
9 West Building, Ring Road Parklands, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi
Kenya
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
No weekend submissions. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment slot.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
No weekend submissions. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment slot.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Collection only after TLScontact receives your processed visa back from the France consulate.
France visa fees in KES.
Two fees: the embassy fee paid to the France consulate, and the TLScontact service charge for handling your appointment.
KES — KES
ISO KESAll fees on this page are quoted in KES. Embassy fees are converted from euro at the consulate's daily rate.
Schengen Visa Fee
EU-harmonised fee paid to the France consulate. Same in every Schengen country.
Adult (C-Visit: tourist, business, transit, student, medical) KES 13,565.00
Standard Schengen short-stay visa fee covering tourist, family, business, conference, sports, transit, student and medical purposes.
Adult — visa-facilitation states KES 5,839.00
Reduced fee for nationals of EU visa-facilitation countries.
Applies to: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan
Child (6 to 12) KES 6,783.00
Reduced rate for children aged 6 to 12 years.
Child (under 6) Free
Children under 6 are exempt from the Schengen visa fee.
Collective Schengen visa (5 to 50 adults) KES 9,043.00
Per-applicant rate for group collective visas of 5 to 50 adults.
Who is exempt from the Schengen visa fee?
Four categories of applicants pay nothing or a reduced amount. Bring documentary proof of the qualifying status to your appointment.
Children under 6 years
Visa fee and operator service charge both waived. Age taken at the date of application.
EU citizen family members
Under Directive 2004/38/EC. Spouse, dependent children or dependent parents of an EU/EEA citizen.
Students & researchers
Some country and programme rules apply. Proof of enrolment or research-host invitation required.
Youth (≤ 25) at non-profit events
Seminars, conferences, sports tournaments and similar non-commercial events.
Bring proof at your appointment: passport (age), marriage certificate (EU family), enrolment letter (students), or event invitation (youth).
- Children under 6 years
Consulate: Embassy of France in Nairobi (also covering Somalia consularly). Tourist visa fees & service fee — Airport transit visa: EUR 90 / 13,467.00; Schengen visa short stay: EUR 90 / 13,467.00; Long stay visa: EUR 99 / 14,814.00; Long stay student without Campus France: EUR 99 / 14,814.00; Long stay student with Campus France: EUR 50 / 7,482.00; DROM children 6-12: EUR 35 / 5,237.00; DROM short stay: EUR 60 / 8,978.00; CTOM short stay: EUR 9 / 1,347.00; Children 6-12 (general): EUR 45 / 6,734.00; Long stay minor adopted: EUR 15 / 2,245.00. Service fee: Mandatory service fee published per booking KES Visa fees fixed in EUR; payable in KES.. Additional services: Premium Lounge (7710.00 KES) — Dedicated space, fewer queues; Prime Time Appointment (8500.00 KES) — 07:30-08:30 slots; Full Application Assistance (5100.00 KES) — Help with France-Visas form + document checks; Form Filling Assistance (1700.00 KES) — Online form help only; Express Courier Return International (13600.00 KES) — International courier. Co-located with TLS-BE Nairobi. ALSO SERVES SOMALIA applicants — separate hotline +254 730 979 903. Source: https://visas-fr.tlscontact.com/en-us/country/ke/vac/keNBO2fr (captured 2026-05-09).
Common questions, answered.
Where do I apply for a France visa at TLScontact Kenya Nairobi?
TLScontact Kenya Nairobi is located at 9 West Building, Ring Road Parklands, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi. France visa applications are processed at this address.
What are the France counter opening hours at TLScontact Kenya Nairobi?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:30–15:30 (Standard appointments (booking required)); Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:30–08:30 (Prime Time appointments); Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:30–15:30 (Passport Collection).
How do I contact the France counter at TLScontact Kenya Nairobi?
You can reach the France counter at TLScontact Kenya Nairobi by phone +254730979902.
How do I book a France visa appointment at TLScontact Kenya Nairobi?
Start your France visa application on Schengen Visa Pro and we will book your appointment at TLScontact Kenya Nairobi as part of the process.
Other visas processed at TLScontact Kenya Nairobi.
Ready to apply for your France visa?
TLScontact Kenya Nairobi handles your appointment. We handle the application — Type C form, cover letter, document validation, specialist review. About 20 minutes from start to download.