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The Swiss business visa is for business-oriented Kenyans visiting Switzerland to improve business relationships with partner companies. To avoid delay when submitting your application form, you are advised to hold the equivalent of 60 euros in your country's currency. If you are to submit the application to the Switzerland embassy in Kenya, you should hold the equivalent of the application fee in Kenyan Shilling. The business climate in Switzerland is very formal and conservative and companies are structured in the traditional vertical manner. Time is a valuable asset in Switzerland, so it’s important to show it some respect when doing business there. When attending business meetings, leave early to allow yourself ample time to get to where you’re going on time. Ideally, you should plan on arriving at any meeting or event 10-15 minutes ahead of schedule. As professional as Swiss businessmen and women are in their appearance, they are equally so when it comes to how they address others. You should never call someone by their first name unless you have been specifically asked to do so. Using a colleague’s surname shows formality and respect – two things that are held in high regard in Switzerland business settings. During negotiations, patience is required. Discussions are very precise, cautious and sometimes tend to be a little gloomy. Decision-making is slow and methodical. The Swiss are considered hard but fair bargainers. The following documents are required of business travelers to Switzerland: An invitation letter from the Swiss company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit. A certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel. If there were previous trade relations between the two companies, proof of such events must be provided. Business bank statement for the latest 6 months. Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy (registered with joint-stock companies) Trade License (first issued and present renewal), and Proprietorship/Partnership documents Regarding the applicant’s expenses during stay in the Schengen zone, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.

The Swedish business visa is issued to Kenyans who intend to travel to Sweden for business purposes. Issued single Schengen visa applies to the entire Schengen zone member countries. For this reason, once you get a short-stay business visa, you can travel throughout the entire Schengen zone. The business visa is also a short-stay visa and permits a stay of no longer than 90 days within 180 days. It is necessary for business travelers to have an original passport with at least six months of validity. This passport must also have two blank pages. If there exist previous trade relations between your company and the Swedish company, you are required to provide proof of this. This could be bills of lading, customs clearance, receipts of payment or any similar documents. It is important to provide business references such as a letter from your employer and an invitation from the Swedish company. The letter must include: The full address and contacts of the company. Name and position of the countersigning officer. Purpose and duration of the visit. The person that will bear the travel and living costs and whether the sponsor gives financial guarantee for the visa applicants' return to Kenya.  Note that you cannot use the Swedish business visa to seek public funds in Sweden.

Applicants of the business visa do so with the intention of meeting up with business partners in the country for business purposes. During your meeting with your partners, you can sign and negotiate contracts. You can attend trade fairs, conferences, and business summits whilst you are in the country. A letter of invitation from the company in Finland you are meeting with should be provided. In the letter, the company’s address, the purpose of your visit, and the duration of your visit should be provided. If the applicants' expenses will  be covered by the partner company or the employer, it should be stated in the letter of invitation. A letter from your parent country in Kenya stating the awareness of your leave, purpose and duration of stay should be submitted. The letter from your parent company should also contain your job discretion and salary scale. Proof of previous trade relations between the two companies should be provided if any. The original certified copy of Memorandum and Article of Association should be provided. You are not allowed to be gainfully employed while you are in the country. Holders of this visa are not allowed to seek public funds. Non-Kenyans applying for this visa are required to have a copy of their stay permit in Kenya. Proof of paid visa application fee is required. Proof of incentive of returning to your country at the expiration of your visa is required. private business owners are to submit their certificate of business registration. Income Return tax for the past six months should also be submitted. At the expiry of this visa, applicants are expected to leave the country. Minors traveling without their parents should have a letter of consent signed by both parents if they are traveling without their parents. Also, the original copy of the minor’s birth certificate is required. This visa is only extended in exceptional cases.

Applicants of the business visa do so with the intention of meeting up with business partners in the country for business purposes. During your meeting with your partners, you can sign and negotiate contracts. You can attend trade fairs, conferences, and business summits while you are in the country. A letter of invitation from the company in Latvia you are meeting with should be provided. In the letter, the company’s address, the purpose of your visit, and the duration of your visit should be provided. If the applicants' expenses are to be covered by the partner company or the employer, it should be stated in the letter of invitation. A certificate from your employer allowing your business travel is required. Proof of previous trade relations between the two companies should be provided if any. Proof of prior business dealings between you and the company should be provided if any. Memorandum and Article of Association in the original certified copy should be provided. Certificate of business registration of your business partner in Latvia You are not allowed to be employed whilst you are in the country. Holders of this visa are not allowed to seek public funds. For private business owners, a copy of their Income Tax Return(ITR) form or certificate of income tax deducted from salary should be submitted. Non-Kenyans applying for this visa are required to have a copy of their stay permit in Kenya. Proof of paid visa application fee is required. At the expiry of this visa, applicants are expected to leave the country. Minors traveling without their parents should have a letter of consent signed by both parents. Also, the original copy of the minor’s birth certificate is required. This visa is only extended in exceptional cases.

Business travelers are the main applicants of this visa. With this visa, applicants can visit the country to engage in various business activities. During your time in the country with your business partners, you can negotiate and sign business contracts,  attend conferences, trade fairs, and business summits. An invitation letter from the company you are meeting with should be provided. The letter should entail the company’s address, duration of your visit, as well as the purpose of your visit to the country. The responsibility of applicants' expenses should be stated if it would be taken up by the employer or the partner company.  A letter from your employer stating awareness and allowance of your business leave should be provided. The letter should include the duration and purpose of your visit to Hungary. Proof of previous business dealings with the company should be provided if any. The certificate of business registration of the company should be provided. You are not permitted to be paid for the services you render in the country. Foreigners in the country with this visa cannot seek public funds. Non-Kenyans should ensure they have a copy of their stay permit in Kenya. Receipt of paid visa application fee is required. Kenyans are expected to exit the country at the expiration of their visa.

The Iceland business visa allows business travelers to engage in business activities of their choice in the country. Business travelers can meet up with partners to negotiate and sign business contracts. Businessmen and businesswomen can attend trade fairs, conferences, and business summits during their time in the country. An invitation letter from the company you are meeting up with should be provided. The letter should have the company’s address, the duration of your visit, as well as the purpose of your visit to the country. Regarding the applicant’s expenses during stay in the Schengen zone, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation   A letter from your employer stating awareness and allowance of your business leave should be provided. The letter should include the duration and purpose of your visit to Iceland. If you have had previous business dealings with the company in Iceland, proof of this required. Business bank statement of the latest 6 months must be provided. Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy (registered with joint stock companies) Trade License (first issued and present renewal), Proprietorship/Partnership documents must be provided.

Foreigners who intend to engage in business activities in Malta are eligible for this visa. During your time in the country, you can meet with your business partners to negotiate and sign contracts. You must provide a passport that is valid for at least three months longer than the intended period of stay. You can attend conferences and trade fairs during your time in the country. A letter of invitation from the company you are meeting up with should be provided. The company’s address, the purpose of your visit and how long you will be in the country should be stated in the letter. If you are self employed, you are required to provide a covering letter. This letter must be on your company's letterhead. If the travel expenses would be covered by the employer or the business partner in Malta, it should be clearly stated in the letter. Confirmation of business leave by your employer should be provided as a letter which explains this. Your position in the company and the duration of your trip to Malta should be also stated. Proof of previous dealings with the company you are meeting up with in Malta should be provided, if any. A travel itinerary must also be provided. It must include date of arrival and departure, and also  check-in and check-out dates at the hotels you are staying in. Certificate of business registration of your partner company in Malta is required, and also your company in Kenya. You are required to provide your salary slip for the last three months (if you are employed). You must provide income tax papers from the last three years. While on this visa, you are not permitted to be paid for the services you render in the country. Foreigners in the country with this visa cannot seek public funds. Receipt of paid visa application fee is required. Kenyans are expected to exit the country at the expiration of their visa.

Applicants of this visa are those seeking to engage in business activities in Austria. The business visa allows its holder to meet up with partners in order to negotiate and sign contracts in Austria. Holders of this visa can also attend trade fairs, conferences, and business summits. Austrian business visa can either be single entry, double or multiple entry. Applicant on the business will need an entry permit. Application of this visa cannot be done more than 3 months prior to departure. A letter of invitation from the company you are meeting up with should be provided. The company’s address, the purpose of your visit and how long you will be in the country should clearly be stated in the letter. Applicants who intend to stay in Austria beyond 90 days and up to 6 months will need to apply for a Type D visa. If the applicant’s expenses would be taken up by the employer or the business partner in Austria, it should be clearly stated in the letter. If you have had previous business dealings with the Austrian company, a proof of this is required.  A proof of financial sufficiency should be provided by the applicant. Applicants who are self-employed should include a copy of their business license, income tax return, and company bank statement of the last 6 months. Certificate of business registration of the Austrian company should be provided. Holders of this visa are not permitted to take up either paid or unpaid employment while  in the country . Proof of medical fitness should be provided. Non-Kenyans should ensure they have a copy of their stay permit in Kenya. Proof of paid visa application fees should be provided by applicant. Applicants are required to leave Austria at the expiration of their visa.

Applicants of this visa are seeking to engage in business activities in Lithuania. While you are in the country, you meet up with your partners to negotiate and sign contracts. Holders of this visa can attend trade fairs, conferences, and business summits. A letter of invitation from the company you are meeting up with should be provided. The company’s address, the purpose of your visit and how long you will be in the country should be stated in the letter. If the applicant’s expenses would be taken up by the employer or the business partner in Lithuania, it should be clearly stated in the letter. A letter from your employer in Kenya stating awareness and allowance of business leave. The purpose and duration of your trip to the country should be clearly stated in the letter. If you have had previous business dealings with the Lithuanian company, a proof of this is required. Certificate of business registration of the Lithuanian company should be provided. For private business owners, a copy of their Income Tax Return(ITR) form or certificate of income tax deducted from salary should be submitted. Applicants are to submit an approved health insurance that covers their duration of stay or its equivalent of 30,000 euros. Proof of hotel reservation or accommodation that covers applicants duration of stay should be submitted. Holders of this visa are not permitted to be employed while they are in the country. It is inappropriate for foreigners in the country to seek public funds. Non-Kenyans should ensure they have a copy of their stay permit in Kenya. Proof of paid visa application fees should be provided. After your visa has expired, you are expected to leave the country.

Applicants of the business visa are permitted to engage in business activities while they are in Estonia. Business activities that applicants can engage in include; negotiating and signing of contracts with partners. Holders of this visa can also attend conferences, trade fairs, and business summits. An international passport with a validity of not less than 3 months to the proposed date of departure should be submitted. Two recent passport sized photograph  taken within the last 3 months should be submitted.  The Estonian business visa has a validity of 90 days. They are mostly issued as double or multi entry visas. An invitation letter from the  host company should be presented during the visa application process. The company address and the dates of your visit should be written in details in the letter. The responsibility of the applicants' expenses if it would be taken up by the employer or partner company should be stated in the letter of invitation. Your current employer in Kenya should provide a letter which states that he/she is aware of your business leave is required. Proof of previous dealings with the partner company in Estonia if any should be provided. Original certified copy of Memorandum and Article of Association as well as Trade License document should be provided. A copy of the Certificate of private business owner should be submitted. Private business owner are to submit their Income Tax Return of at least 6 months. Applicants are to provide their travel itinerary or proof of round trip reservations Applicants are to submit a proof of travel insurance with a minimum  coverage of 30,000 euros. You cannot be paid for services you render during your time in the country. Kenyans are not allowed to seek public funds in the country. For non-Kenyans, a copy of their stay permit in Kenya is required. Receipt of paid visa application fee is required. At the expiry of your visa, you are expected to leave the country.

The Slovakian business visa is for Kenyans visiting Slovakia for business purposes. A formal invitation letter from the Slovakian company you will be visiting is needed. This letter must include the company's detailed address and other means of contact, as well as the dates and true purpose of your visit. Either the employer or the partner company must state who will be responsible for covering the applicant’s expenses during their stay in Slovakia. Your travel insurance must be valid for the entire length of stay in Slovakia. The minimum coverage of the policy must be EUR 30,000, covering expenses arising from a sudden illness or accident or  repatriation expenses in case of death in the country. Business travelers cannot be gainfully employed while they are in the country with this visa.  A confirmation of hotel reservation or any other means of accommodation should be submitted. If there were previous trade relations between the traveler and the company, proof of such must be provided. Working applicants may be required to provide salary slips from the last three months during the application. Extending a Slovakian short-stay visa is only possible in exceptional cases where new facts and special reasons arise after entry in Slovakia.

The Slovenian business visa allows business-oriented travelers to visit Slovenia to engage in business activities in the country. The following documents are required for the Slovenian business visa: An original passport with at least three months validity beyond intended stay. A signed letter of invitation from the company in Slovenia which contains the applicant’s data, the purpose of the visit, the period of intended stay and contact details of the company. A signed letter of invitation from your current employer with your personal data, the term of employment, and purpose of visit. To stay longer than 90 days within a 180-day period, you must apply for a temporary residency prior to entering Slovenia. Applicants must register with the police within three days of arrival. Failure to do so will result into a fine. Applicants who intend to attend conferences which require prior business registration should ensure they have proof of registration and the receipt for the registration fee. If you have been in prior business dealings with the company, a proof of this is required. Certificate of business registration of the company in Slovenia should be provided.