When traveling to the UK – even for a short visit – citizens of Kenya must apply for a UK visa . As in most countries, the UK offers a range of visas for a range of purposes and different visas require different items and documents. The UK Government provides a list of general requirements for Kenyan citizens applying for a UK visa in Kenya. Visa applications are checked by UK Border Service staff. This article is about ways or ways to get a UK visa in Kenya We hope you find it informative.
Obtain UK Visa from Kenya – Completed Visa Application Form
The completed visa application form can be downloaded online from the UK Borders Agency’s website. You should ensure that you download the correct form for your situation. If you are a student, select the “Student Visitor” form
- Visit: ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/vafs
- Two passport photos: You must submit two passport size 45 x 35 mm photos that are clear and in colour. Photos must be headshots taken against a gray or brown background. Nothing can obstruct your face, no one else can be in your photo, you must have a neutral expression and your eyes must be visible. Photos cannot be altered, airbrushed, or have a red-eye effect.
- Valid national passport and valid copy: Your valid passport must contain at least one blank page to allow your visa to be inserted into the passport. Your passport must still be valid for six months.
- Visa Fees: A small processing fee is charged when applying for a visa. You can choose to have your application expedited, but it will cost significantly more. Payment can be made online through the UK Government’s immigration website.
- Letter from health insurance company: You must submit a letter from your health insurance company to prove that you have health insurance. You must bring two copies of this letter with you.
- Recent bank statement: You will be asked to submit this document along with a copy of the letter of reference from your employer or university.
- If you are applying for a work or student visa, you will need a letter from your employer or university. A copy of this document is required.
The United Kingdom Ancestry visa allows descendants of UK citizens to return to their home country and work for a maximum of five years. Visa applicants must meet certain requirements before they can qualify. Most of these depend largely on where the applicant’s grandparents were born.
Commonwealth Citizen
To qualify for a British Ancestry Visa, you must be a citizen of a country belonging to the Commonwealth of Nations, which includes 54 countries. It doesn’t matter if you were born in a Commonwealth nation or if you immigrated. It only matters that you are a citizen.
Descendant of a British Citizen
One of your grandparents must have been a citizen of the United Kingdom, Channel Island or Isle of Man. You can be either a biological descendant or an descendant by adoption. Adoption papers are required. If your grandparent was born in what is now the Republic of Ireland before 31 March 1922, you may also qualify.
You must be able to work in the UK and intend to do so. Ideal visa candidates can support themselves without depending on public funds. Your application can be supported if a position is available. You do not need a work permit.
Documentation
You will need your birth certificate, marriage certificate (if applicable) and the birth certificates of the parents and grandparents you wish to use in your application. You will need the marriage certificates of your parents and grandparents if they were married. A passport, passport photos and visa fees are also required.
More Details
You must be at least 17 years old to apply. The visa is valid for five years. After that you can apply for permanent residence if you have spent the most five years in the UK. You must apply for the ancestral visa in the country of which you are a citizen. It is possible for your family to join you in the UK if you can support them and if they get the appropriate visas.
If you know which UK visa to apply for, how to apply for a UK visa, visit the UKBA website. As part of your application, you must visit our Visa Application Center in Nairobi, Kenya. This is managed by our trading partner VFS Global. VFS Global is not involved in the decision-making process and cannot influence the decision regarding your visa application.