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Do Kenya citizens need a visa for Sweden?

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Kenya citizens need a visa to enter Sweden. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Kenya vs Sweden: passport comparison

Kenya

40

visa-free countries

Global rank: #133 · mobility 87.4

Sweden

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #5 · mobility 171.5
27

countries both Kenya and Sweden can enter visa-free together

Kenya + Sweden: passport compatibility

34%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Kenya and Sweden travel together — by entry type:

27 both visa-free
14 both visa on arrival
15 both e-visa / eTA
11 both need a visa
130 access differs

Where Kenya and Sweden can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Your odds of getting the visa: Kenya → Sweden

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

39,1%
of Sweden visa applications refused in Kenya
+24,6 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
+7.4 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 31.7%, now 39.1%
15,699applications filed
9,184visas issued
6,143refusals
#27strictest of 118 countries
Where Sweden visa applications are filed: Nairobi

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Kenya — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Kenya → Sweden

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Kenya → Sweden rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Kenya passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Sweden: good to know

Stockholm

Capital

Swedish Krona (SEK)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+46

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Kenya goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Sweden

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Kenya citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Kenya citizens need a visa to enter Sweden. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Kenya or Sweden?
The Sweden passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 40. Global rank: Kenya #133, Sweden #5.
Where can Kenya and Sweden citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 27 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Sweden?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Kenya and Sweden?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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