Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi is, from 8 February 2022, responsible for handling Schengen visa applications for travels to Sweden and Norway from Ethiopia. You need to submit your application in good time before travelling. According to article 9 section 1 in the visa code, EU 2019/1155, you should apply not less than 15 days before the planned visit begins. The 15 days is counted from when the application is received by the Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi. Consequently, you must calculate with the transportation time when planning for your submission.
A late application might be refused or in some cases a request for a new flight booking, insurance and even new invitation will be sent. A request for new documents is likely to increase the handling time further.
The normal transportation time one way is 2 days for Ethiopia to Nairobi.
The Embassy should handle your application within 15 days (if the application is admissible), counted from when the Embassy has received the application. If an application is not complete or if an interview or document verification is needed the handling time can be extended up to 45 days.
Inquiries about Schengen visas should be addressed to the Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi by email (ambassaden.nairobi-visum@gov.se) or phone. The Embassy´s phone hours are Monday and Wednesdays 2-3 pm and Fridays 10-11 am local Kenyan time. See the Embassy´s Website for holidays and such Contact - Sweden Abroad . The Swedish Embassy in Addis Abeba is no longer handling Schengen visas and consequently your email will be sent to the Embassy in Nairobi. Inquiry by phone directed to the Embassy in Addis Abeba will not be answered (you will only be referred to the Embassy in Nairobi). During the peak season (May-July and November-December) you need to wait patiently for a reply.
The government of Sweden has decided not to extend the entry ban to Sweden from countries outside the EU/EEA and the current entry ban will cease to apply 1 April 2022. From this date there will be no requirement to present vaccination certificate nor test certificate when entering Sweden. More information can be found on the government’s website Sweden to lift ban on entry from all countries - Government.se
The Embassy of Sweden only receive visitors with a booked appointment. To make a booking please e-mail ambassaden.addis-abeba-visum@gov.se
For information requests, contact the migration section during telephone hours Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am to 10 am and from 10:00 on +251 115 180036.