Visa & Entry Guide

France

France is one of the world's leading cultural, culinary and tourism destinations.

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Entry Guidance

What to know before travelling to France

Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.

Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Valid passport
France-Visas application
Passport photograph
Travel medical insurance
Flight/travel itinerary
Accommodation confirmation
Proof of sufficient funds
Employment/business evidence
Travel itinerary
Supporting documents requested

Passport & documents

Kenyan passport holders require a Schengen visa. Kenyan residents travelling on other passports should check the requirements applicable to their passport nationality. Applications from residents of Kenya are registered through France-Visas, lodged by appointment at TLScontact Nairobi, and processed by the French Embassy. (France-Visas)

Business Travel

Business requirements

Valid passport
France-Visas application
Passport photograph
Travel medical insurance
Flight/travel itinerary
French business invitation
Employer/company letter
Company/business documents
Accommodation details
Supporting documents requested

Passport Context

Kenyan passport holders

Kenyan residents using other passports

Kenyan residents travelling on other passports should check the requirements applicable to their passport nationality. Applications from residents of Kenya are registered through France-Visas, lodged by appointment at TLScontact Nairobi, and processed by the French Embassy.

Application Route

How and where to apply

TLScontact • 9 West Building, 4th Floor, Ring Road Parklands, Westlands, Nairobi. (France-Visas)

Embassy / mission

Embassy of France • Peponi Gardens, off Peponi Road, Westlands, Nairobi Tel: +254 20 760 5555 (France-Visas)

Processing guidance

France-Visas states that applications from Kenya should be submitted at least 15 days before intended travel and that processing is at least 15 days from submission; applicants are advised to apply well in advance. (France-Visas)

Important Visa Information

Guidance does not guarantee approval or entry.

Visa requirements and processing times may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of application. A visa is issued at the sole discretion of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application for any applicant or nationality.