Contact

Welcome to the Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi, Kenya

Appointments are required for all visits and services. All times are in EAT (East Africa Time).

Embassy office hours

Monday to Thursday: 08:00-17:00
Friday: 08:00-14:00

Telephone hours

Monday to Thursday: 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00
Friday: 10:00-12:00

Telephone hours for migration matters (visas, work permits and residence permits)

Monday: 14:00-15:00
Wednesday: 14:00-15:00
Friday: 11:00-12:00

Telephone hours for consular matters (services for Swedish citizens)

Monday: 15:00-16:00
Wednesday: 15:00-16:00

For urgent consular matters outside the Embassy's opening hours, please contact the Ministry for Foreign Affairs' Consular Emergency Service on +46 8 405 5005.

Appointments for consular services, such as passports and coordination numbers, can be booked through the Embassy's online booking system: Embassy online booking system

Please note that the Consular Section cannot respond to enquiries regarding migration matters, such as visas, residence permits or work permits.

The Embassy will be closed on the following public holidays in 2026: