Sweden Visa Applications at VFS Kenya Nairobi
Everything you need to apply for a Sweden Schengen visa from Nairobi, Kenya — address, opening hours, fees in KES, and how to prepare your file before the appointment.
VFS Kenya Nairobi
5th Floor, Parkfield Building, Muthangari Drive (off Waiyaki Way), Opposite Safaricom House, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi
Kenya
Phone & email specific to Sweden visa enquiries
No direct phone or email listed for Sweden enquiries at this centre. Use the operator's general booking portal.
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 VFS Global receives your processed visa back from the Sweden consulate.
Sweden visa fees in KES.
Two fees: the embassy fee paid to the Sweden consulate, and the VFS Global 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 Sweden 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
Source: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ken/en/swe/attend-centre (captured 2026-05-09).
Common questions, answered.
Where do I apply for a Sweden visa at VFS Kenya Nairobi?
VFS Kenya Nairobi is located at 5th Floor, Parkfield Building, Muthangari Drive (off Waiyaki Way), Opposite Safaricom House, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya, Nairobi. Sweden visa applications are processed at this address.
What are the Sweden counter opening hours at VFS Kenya Nairobi?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:30–15:00 (Submissions); Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 12:00–17:00 (Passport Collection).
How do I book a Sweden visa appointment at VFS Kenya Nairobi?
Start your Sweden visa application on Schengen Visa Pro and we will book your appointment at VFS Kenya Nairobi as part of the process.
Other visas processed at VFS Kenya Nairobi.
Ready to apply for your Sweden visa?
VFS 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.