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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Sweden citizens need a visa for Kenya?

e-Visa / ETA

Sweden citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Kenya — applied for online before departure.

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Sweden → Kenya
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Sweden vs Kenya: passport comparison

Sweden

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #5 · mobility 171.5

Kenya

40

visa-free countries

Global rank: #133 · mobility 87.4
27

countries both Sweden and Kenya can enter visa-free together

Sweden + Kenya: passport compatibility

34%

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

Where Sweden and Kenya 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 Sweden and Kenya 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.

How the entry rule changed: Sweden → Kenya

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

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

3rule changes for the Sweden 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 →

Kenya: good to know

Nairobi

Capital

Kenyan Shilling (KES)

Currency

East Africa Time (UTC+3)

Time zone

+254

Calling code

G

Power plug

240V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else Sweden goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Kenya

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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

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

Sweden passport ranking

Where else the Sweden passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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