Kenya e-Visa for citizens of Sweden: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Sweden apply online before departure, for stays up to 90 days.
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Official fees from €28.
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Official fee
30-32 USD
Processing time
72 hours
Allowed stay
90 days
Our guide to the Kenya visa from Sweden
Swedish nationals need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) for Kenya, applied for online before departure through the official portal. The exact fee should be confirmed on that source.
This guide is for Swedish citizens planning a trip to Kenya. The country operates an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system, applied for online and obtained before boarding. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months, and the precise terms should be checked on the official source.
Do you need a visa?
Swedish travellers must hold an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) to enter Kenya for tourism. This authorisation is applied for online before the trip. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months on entry.
How much does an e-visa for Kenya cost from Sweden?
30-32 USD
Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.
What does a visa for Kenya really cost?
The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.
- Government fee30-32 USD
Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.
We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.
What documents are required for an e-visa for Kenya?
Documents required for an e-visa for Kenya:
- Passport valid 6 months
- Photo
- Accommodation details
Documents and fees
Prepare a passport valid for at least 6 months, an ID photo, an accommodation address in Kenya and a return or onward ticket. A scanned copy of the passport page is requested during the application. The fee is not confirmed here, refer to the official etakenya.go.ke portal.
How to apply for an e-visa for Kenya from Sweden
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How and where to apply
Apply from Sweden on the official Kenyan eTA portal (etakenya.go.ke) before departure. No in-person consular step is required, the form, payment and document upload are all done online. The approved authorisation is then received electronically.
Where do you apply for a visa for Kenya from Sweden?
An e-visa for Kenya is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in Sweden on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Sweden but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for Kenya take?
72 hours
Indicative time, counted from a complete file. Peak season can be longer.
Processing and tips
Processing time depends on the Kenyan authorities and is not confirmed here, apply several days before departure. Keep the approved eTA (printout or digital version) for check-in and border control. Check the yellow-fever vaccination requirement for your itinerary on the official source.
Before you fly, and at the border
- Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
- A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
- Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
- Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
- Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.
Common mistakes
Common errors are an insufficiently valid passport, a typo in the personal details, and applying too late. Use only the official etakenya.go.ke portal and avoid paid intermediary websites.
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Other visa types for Kenya
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
- Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA): official
- Kenya Directorate of Immigration Services
- Sweden: Sweden Abroad / travel information
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
- Make sure to request a new visa or ETA if you wish to extend your stay.
- Regularly check the visa requirements and policies to avoid surprises.
Online application for Kenya, with no consulate visit.
- Online filing for e-visa and visa-on-arrival destinations
- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Kenya from Sweden?▾
Yes, an e-visa (electronic visa) is required. It is applied for online before departure and allows a stay of 90 days.
How much does a tourist visa for Kenya cost?▾
The tourist visa costs between 30 and 32 USD in official fees. Service fees may apply when using a provider.
How long does it take to get a visa for Kenya?▾
Usual processing time: 72 hours. Allow some buffer before your departure.
What documents are required for a visa to Kenya?▾
For the tourist visa application, you will need: Passport valid 6 months, Photo, Accommodation details.
How do you apply for a visa for Kenya from Sweden?▾
The application is fully online and made before departure: form on the official portal, documents uploaded, card payment, then the authorisation arrives by email. In most cases no consular visit is needed.
How long can you stay in Kenya?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 90 days.
What other visa types exist for Kenya?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Kenya offers among others: Class D Work Permit, Student Pass, Spouse permit, Class K Retirement permit, Class G Investor permit.
Data verified on 28/10/2026 · Our methodology
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