Embassy of Switzerland in Kenya
COVID-19
Travelers arriving from Switzerland entering Kenya by air:
Please see the relevant web page of the KCAA "Kenya Civil Aviation Authority".
Covid-19: Regulations for air travelers entering Switzerland as of 26 June 2021:
On June 23, 2021, the Federal Council decided to lift the entry restrictions for persons from third countries who are fully vaccinated.
For vaccinated third-country nationals, the regular entry requirements will apply again from June 26, 2021. Children under 18 years of age who cannot be vaccinated due to their age may enter with their vaccinated companions (parents, siblings, grandparents or other caregivers).
Entry restrictions continue to apply to foreign nationals who are not vaccinated and are without rights of free movement, entering from risk countries or regions and who do not belong to any of the exceptional categories of the Covid-19 Regulation 3.
For additional information, please consult the webpage of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM).
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic there are special rules for people entering Switzerland. Please refer to the information of the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH).
For travelers who are not yet vaccinated two times, the same rules remain in force, as per the information below of 31st March.
Covid-19: Regulations for air travelers entering Switzerland as of 31 May 2021:
Please check the web page here of the Federal Office of Civil Aviation FOCA, under the following title:
“28.5.2021 – Regulations for air travelers entering Switzerland as of 31 May 2021”
- Electronic form for incoming travelers.
- Please visit the website of the Federal Office of Public Health FOPH for detailed information and instructions.
Information regarding Covid-19 vaccinations for Swiss citizen living abroad:
Please consult the information on the web page of the Organization of the Swiss Abroad for further reference.
As the official representation of Switzerland, the Embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Kenya, as well as Switzerland and Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia and Uganda. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic and financial affairs, science, education and culture. It delivers consular services to citizens of Switzerland and other countries. It implements the cooperation strategy for the Horn of Africa.
In order to fulfill these tasks, the Embassy operates in four Divisions. Find out more about the work of each one of them.
