Visa Desk — Nairobi, Kenya

France (Schengen) Visa from Kenya

Requirements, document checklist and how we handle your France (Schengen) application from Nairobi.

Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) 10 – 15 working days Stay: Up to 90 days
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France (Schengen) visa at a glance

Visa type
Schengen Short-Stay (Type C)
Processing
10 – 15 working days
Validity
90 days in any 180-day period
Max stay
Up to 90 days
Our fee
From KES 12,000

Popular for Tourism, Business, Family.

Documents for a France (Schengen) visa from Kenya

  • Valid passport (6+ months)
  • Schengen travel insurance (€30,000 medical cover)
  • Round-trip flight booking
  • Hotel/accommodation for the full stay
  • Bank statements (3 months)
  • Employment/business proof

Requirements depend on the visa type and can change. Our visa desk confirms the current checklist for your case before you apply.

Tips to avoid delays and refusals

Grants access to the entire Schengen area (26 countries). Apply at the embassy of the country where you will spend most nights.

How it works

  1. Tell us your plans. Share your destination and travel dates.
  2. Send your documents. We give you a personalised checklist and review your file.
  3. We apply for you. Our officers submit to the embassy or visa centre and book appointments where needed.
  4. Collect and travel. We return your passport and help with flights, insurance and hotels.

Frequently asked questions

Typical requirements include: Valid passport (6+ months); Schengen travel insurance (€30,000 medical cover); Round-trip flight booking; Hotel/accommodation for the full stay; Bank statements (3 months); Employment/business proof. Requirements depend on the visa type and can change, so our visa desk confirms the current checklist before you apply.

Processing is typically 10 – 15 working days. Timelines are set by the embassy or visa centre and can vary by season, so apply as early as you can.

Our fee is From KES 12,000. Embassy or visa-centre charges are set by the issuing authority; ask our visa desk for the full breakdown for your case.

Yes. We review the reasons for the refusal and prepare a stronger application with a supporting cover letter. No agency can guarantee approval, because the decision always rests with the embassy.

Yes. We serve clients across Kenya. Documents can be couriered to our Nairobi office and your passport is returned by secure courier.

Information last reviewed 1 October 2026. Always confirm with the embassy or visa centre before you travel.

Ready to apply?

A Zetta Global visa officer will contact you within one working day.

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