Everything Kenya citizens need to know about applying for a United Kingdom visa. Updated July 2026.
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| Visa Type | Standard Visitor Visa |
| Application Fee | GBP 135 (6 months), 8 April 2026 Home Office schedule |
| Processing Time | Usually 3 weeks after identity verification for applications made outside the UK. Some applications take longer; check GOV.UK's current processing times. |
| Maximum Stay | 6 months per visit |
| Official Portal | Official application site |
Apply online at gov.uk, then biometrics at VFS Global (Nairobi, Mombasa)
TB test for visas over 6 months at IOM Nairobi or Mombasa (~KES 16,000)
Immigration Health Surcharge for visas over 6 months
Priority service (5 working days) available for an extra fee
eVisa, no physical BRP or visa sticker for new grants
Kenya sits above the global average for UK refusals, lead with a consistent 6-month financial history and documented ties to Kenya, not a last-minute lump-sum deposit.
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Yes. Kenya citizens need a Standard Visitor Visa to visit United Kingdom. Application fee: GBP 135 (6 months), 8 April 2026 Home Office schedule. Processing: Usually 3 weeks after identity verification for applications made outside the UK. Some applications take longer; check GOV.UK's current processing times.
The Standard Visitor Visa application fee is GBP 135 (6 months), 8 April 2026 Home Office schedule. Immigration Health Surcharge for visas over 6 months. Priority service (5 working days) available for an extra fee. Budget for the total cost including biometrics, service centre fees, and any required medical examinations.
Processing for Kenya citizens applying for a United Kingdom Standard Visitor Visa: Usually 3 weeks after identity verification for applications made outside the UK. Some applications take longer; check GOV.UK's current processing times. Priority service (5 working days) available for an extra fee.
Beyond standard documents (valid passport, photos, financial proof), Kenya citizens must meet these corridor-specific requirements: Apply online at gov.uk, then biometrics at VFS Global (Nairobi, Mombasa). TB test for visas over 6 months at IOM Nairobi or Mombasa (~KES 16,000). Immigration Health Surcharge for visas over 6 months. eVisa, no physical BRP or visa sticker for new grants. TravelReady generates a personalised checklist for the Kenya-United Kingdom corridor.
Kenya sits above the global average for UK refusals, lead with a consistent 6-month financial history and documented ties to Kenya, not a last-minute lump-sum deposit. Refusals on this corridor usually turn on one of a few things: documentation that is incomplete or inconsistent, financial evidence that does not show where the money came from, or a file that does not establish your reason for returning. TravelReady's Expert Document Validation checks your documents against embassy rules specific to the Kenya-United Kingdom route before you submit.
Data sources: Requirements sourced from official embassy and consulate websites, IATA travel regulations, and government immigration portals.
Update policy: Requirements are reviewed continuously and updated within 24 hours when policy changes are announced. Last reviewed: July 2026
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