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General visa requirements and paperwork for Schengen visas to Greece and Portugal (as adopted at a Local Consular meeting on 5th December 2006 Nairobi – Local Visa Schengen Guide)

Kindly note that all documents should be submitted in original. Applicants may be asked to submit further documentation if necessary. Submitted documents will not be returned.

Visa application, duly completed and signed by the applicant. The application may be completed at the embassy.

One recent color photograph (white background, maximum 3 months old)

Passport and, if possible, previous passports. Previous Schengen visas are required.

Kenyan residency permit or re-entry stamp in passport for non-Kenyans, valid minimum 3 months after expiry of the visa. Foreign citizens that are not residents of Kenya cannot apply for a visa at our Embassy.

Birth and/or marriage certificate may be required.

For attending a conference, we require an invitation from the organizing body stating the exact dates and venue of the conference.

Evidence of accommodation in host country (hotel reservations, copy of lease agreement etc). If the applicant is being invited by a citizen of the EU then the applicant must send the embassy ( ) a statement authorized by the Greek authorities (Κ.Ε.Π or Greek police). In case of a visa for Portugal, an affidavit stating the nature of the visit, the dates and the physical address of the EU citizen’s domicile. Also, a certified copy of the EU citizen’s ID or passport is required as well as the previous year's tax declaration.

Proof of sufficient funds in Kenya (pay slips and/or statements of personal bank accounts for the last six months from a Kenyan bank). Fifty euro per day is required (this is in addition to accommodation and travel costs). If the applicant’s employer is funding the trip then a letter stating this is required, however, personal bank statements are still required from the applicant.

Letter of employment including information on leave of absence.

If a minor is traveling unaccompanied or with one parent, a signed letter of parental consent and a copy of parent/guardian’s passport are necessary. The child’s birth certificate clearly stating the two parent’s name is also required. In case one of the two parents is deceased then a death certificate is required. Children under 12 do not pay the visa fee.

All documents must be submitted at the time of the application.

Proof of return airline ticket reservation issued by travel agencies registered and located in Kenya. Paying for the air ticket at this stage is not recommended. Tentative flight booking is enough.

Schengen Visa application fee is 13,500 KES and it is not refundable

If a Schengen visa is granted, the following must be presented:

Travel medical insurance, minimum coverage EUR 30,000. Applicants are requested to choose from the list of insurance companies found here

For non-Kenyan nationals, we require the above paperwork plus:
-Photocopy of Resident Permit
-Photocopy of reentry passes for the last three years
-Photocopy of trade license
-Photocopy of receipt of renewal of trade license

Please note that a minimum of 15 working days are required for the processing and delivery of the visa.1515

Visa forms are to be completed and submitted by the applicant IN PERSON. An interview will also be taken. Appointments are not made.

Visa interviews are held on Monday and Tuesday between 1000 am till 1400 pm. However, the last applicant will be taken at 1330 pm.

Visa collection is set for Friday between 1100 am till 1400 pm.