Embassy of Switzerland in Kenya
As the official representation of Switzerland, the Embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Kenya, as well as Switzerland and Eritrea, Rwanda, Somalia and Uganda. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic and financial affairs, science, education and culture. It delivers consular services to citizens of Switzerland and other countries. It implements the cooperation strategy for the Horn of Africa.
In order to fulfill these tasks, the Embassy operates in four Divisions. Find out more about the work of each one of them.
Important Notice: New Visa Application Centre for Switzerland Operated by VFS Global
Following a regular public procurement procedure conducted by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, a new contract has been awarded for the operation of Visa Application Centres. As of 1 September 2025, visa applications for Switzerland will be processed by VFS Global, the newly appointed external service provider.
A new website providing comprehensive information on the visa application process, required documentation, service fees, and available services will go live on 01.08.2025 and can be accessed via the following link.
https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ken/che/
Appointment bookings will open on 01.08.2025. Please note that appointments can only be scheduled from this date onwards.
We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from attempting to book an appointment until the system is officially active.
As a result of the armed conflict in Sudan, the Swiss Embassy in Khartoum remains closed.
As of 1 July 2023, the Swiss Embassy in Nairobi (Kenya) will temporarily take over consular services (Swiss abroad, entry and residence visas, preparation of marriage in Switzerland, etc.) for applicants living in Eritrea and Sudan. Therefore, persons from Sudan and Eritrea who wish to avail themselves for Swiss consular services, are requested to contact the Swiss Embassy in Nairobi as of this date.
For visa inquires for persons from Sudan and Eritrea, kindly email: nairobi.khartoum@eda.admin.ch
