UK Visa Services in Kenya

Who it generally suits

Travellers who cannot visit visa-free and who intend a temporary stay, usually up to 6 months.

Typical permitted purpose

Holidays, family visits, meetings and other eligible short stays in the UK.

Basic eligibility overview

Standard Visitor is the usual route from Kenya for holidays and family visits. Transcend helps you prepare funds, ties and invitation documents.

Common supporting documents

• Valid passport
• GOV.UK application and fee payment
• Evidence of funds, ties to Kenya and travel plans
• Invitation from a UK host if you are visiting family or friends

Who it generally suits

Patients travelling for private treatment, and in some cases people accompanying them, where GOV.UK allows that activity as a visitor.

Typical permitted purpose

Private medical consultation or treatment with a UK clinician.

Basic eligibility overview

GOV.UK currently lists a Standard Visitor option of up to 11 months for private medical treatment. Transcend helps you prepare the hospital letter and supporting documents.

Common supporting documents

• Passport and Standard Visitor application
• Letter from a UK doctor or hospital confirming treatment, duration and cost
• Proof you can pay medical and living costs
• Evidence you will return to Kenya

Who it generally suits

Applicants joining a British citizen or person settled in the UK, or another qualifying sponsor, under the family Immigration Rules.

Typical permitted purpose

Living with an eligible family member. This is separate from a Standard Visitor family trip.

Basic eligibility overview

Relationship, financial (minimum income or cash savings), English language and accommodation requirements apply and differ by category. Partner and parent routes are the most commonly used from Kenya.

Common supporting documents

• Passport and GOV.UK family application
• Marriage, partnership or birth documents
• Sponsor income or savings evidence meeting the current threshold
• English language certificate where required
• Tuberculosis test from an approved clinic if applying from Kenya

Who it generally suits

Applicants with a valid Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed UK employer for an eligible occupation.

Typical permitted purpose

Working in a sponsored UK job, such as Skilled Worker.

Basic eligibility overview

The job must meet skill and salary rules on GOV.UK. English language and, in many cases, a tuberculosis test are required. Dependants may apply if the route allows.

Common supporting documents

• Passport
• Certificate of Sponsorship details
• English language evidence
• Maintenance funds unless the sponsor certifies maintenance
• TB certificate when applying from Kenya