Schengen Visa Services in Kenya

Who it generally suits

Kenyan and other visa-required travellers visiting one or more Schengen countries for tourism or another permitted short stay.

Typical permitted purpose

Sightseeing, holidays and other eligible short stays in the Schengen Area.

Basic eligibility overview

Transcend helps you file with the right consulate for your itinerary and prepare the supporting documents.

Common supporting documents

• Valid passport with at least three months’ validity after leaving the Schengen Area
• Completed visa application form and ICAO-standard photograph
• Travel medical insurance covering emergency care, hospitalisation and repatriation
• Proof of purpose, funds, accommodation and intention to return home
• Fingerprints at submission, unless an exemption applies

Who it generally suits

Travellers invited by a host who is living in a Schengen country, for a temporary visit within the 90/180-day limit.

Typical permitted purpose

Family gatherings and private visits to relatives or friends living in the Schengen Area.

Basic eligibility overview

Purpose, funds, accommodation and return evidence still apply. Hosts often provide an invitation or accommodation letter; the exact form depends on the destination consulate.

Common supporting documents

• Passport, form, photo and travel medical insurance
• Invitation or proof of relationship and host accommodation where required
• Evidence of funds and ties to Kenya
• Travel itinerary covering the Schengen countries to be visited

Who it generally suits

Applicants whose family member is a citizen or legal resident of a specific European country and who intend to live there, not merely visit.

Typical permitted purpose

Living with an eligible relative under that country’s family-reunification or residence law.

Basic eligibility overview

Each destination sets its own sponsor, housing and relationship requirements. Transcend helps you prepare a family-reunification file for the country you are joining.

Common supporting documents

• Valid passport and national application form
• Civil status documents (often legalised or apostilled and translated)
• Sponsor residence, income and housing evidence
• Health insurance and any country-specific certificates

Who it generally suits

People with a qualifying job offer, intra-company assignment or other national work authorisation for a specific Schengen country.

Typical permitted purpose

Work and longer residence in a specific European country under that country’s national rules.

Basic eligibility overview

Employer sponsorship, labour-market or shortage-occupation rules, qualifications and salary thresholds are set nationally. The competent mission is the country of employment.

Common supporting documents

• Passport and national work/residence application
• Employment contract or official work authorisation
• Qualifications and, where required, recognition of diplomas
• Proof of funds, insurance and accommodation

Who it generally suits

Nationals of countries listed for airport transit, and some additional nationalities at particular airports. Kenya is not automatically in every transit list; check the current EU lists and the airline routing.

Typical permitted purpose

Airside transit only, during a stopover or change of flights.

Basic eligibility overview

Required only for listed travel documents and airports. Exemptions exist, including certain categories under Article 3(5) of the Visa Code.

Common supporting documents

• Passport, form and photo
• Onward ticket remaining in the international transit area
• Visa for the final destination where that destination requires one