Embassy of Switzerland in Kenya

As the official representation of Switzerland, the Embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Kenya, as well as Switzerland and Burundi, Eritrea, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan 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.
Tender for Property Protection Services
Period: 01.07.2025 – 30.06.2030
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
The Embassy of Switzerland invites submissions for the provision of Property Protection Services for the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030, in Nairobi, Kenya. The services will cover the Embassy and the Ambassador's residence, along with optional properties of Swiss expatriates. We are seeking a reliable service provider to deliver comprehensive security services for these properties, including but not limited to:
Deadline for Submission: 12.03.2025
Submission & Instructions: Please submit your detailed proposal in line with the requested tender documentation along with all relevant documents via the following link: Simap Project Detail. Any questions have to be submitted exclusively via Simap Project Detail.
Important Notice for Visa Clients
Due to the high number of visa applications, it can currently take up to 6 weeks before an appointment is available to submit the visa application to the Embassy.
Please book your visa appointment early. A visa appointment can be booked via www.swiss-visa.ch, as early as 6 months before the planned trip to the Schengen area.
As a result of the armed conflict in Sudan, the Swiss Embassy in Khartoum remains closed.
As of 1 July 2023, the Swiss Embassy in Nairobi (Kenya) will temporarily take over consular services (Swiss abroad, entry and residence visas, preparation of marriage in Switzerland, etc.) for applicants living in Eritrea and Sudan. Therefore, persons from Sudan and Eritrea who wish to avail themselves for Swiss consular services, are requested to contact the Swiss Embassy in Nairobi as of this date.
For visa inquires for persons from Sudan and Eritrea, kindly email: nairobi.khartoum@eda.admin.ch