Uk Visa For Kenyan Citizen

Are you a Kenyan who wants to move to the UK? The UK has always been a dream destination for many people from Kenya. The reason is simple: The weather, the culture, jobs, entrepreneurship opportunities and more. In the last few decades, more and more Kenyans got UK Visas. Now, it is not impossible like it used to be.

The UK has the desire to bring a number of African countries, including Kenya, in the list of their visa-free nations. To this end, it is offering numerous incentives for Kenyans who wish to travel to that country or even settle there as British citizens.

Uk Visa For Kenyan Citizen

If you are Kenyan citizen and want to apply for a UK visa, it is mandatory that you have a valid UK visa application form. You can get this form from the official website of UK Visa & Immigration.

The first step is to visit the official site of UK Visas and Immigration at https://www.gov.uk

Once there, click on the ‘visa and immigration’ tab at the top of the page and then select ‘visa’ from the drop down menu. This will take you to a new page where you can choose between visitor visas, study visas and work visas depending on your purpose for traveling.

Scroll down until you find an option for ‘apply for a visa’ under which there are different types of visitor visas including people who want to visit friends or family in the country, those who wish to attend business meetings or conferences etcetera.”

Now click on this link which will take you to a new page where there are instructions on how to fill out all sections of this form correctly as well as any other relevant information such as how much proof of funds you need (if any) etcetera.”

Is it time to visit the UK? If so, you might be wondering whether or not you need a visa. The answer is yes—unless you are a citizen of Kenya.

Kenya is one of a handful of countries that have been granted visa-free travel to the UK. This means that citizens and residents of Kenya can enter the UK without having to obtain a visa before they travel.

If you would like to visit the UK but are not sure whether or not your country has a visa-free agreement with the country, check out this list on the British Embassy website: https://www.gov.uk/visas-immigration/foreign-nationals/ukvisas.

UK Student Visa Requirements

Everything you need to know about UK Visas

The visa you need will depend on your age and the type of study you want to do. An overview of study visa types and application requirements is included below, but for more information you should visit the Gov.UK website.

Student visa type	Who it’s for	When to apply	Arrival in the UK
Student route(General) visa	Students aged 16 or over who have been offered a place in a course at a UK educational institution.	Three months before the start of your course.	Up to one week before if your course lasts six months or fewer.Up to one month before if your course lasts more than six months.
Student route (Child) visa	Students aged between four and 17 who have been offered a place in a course at a UK educational institution with a valid Student route sponsor, such as an independent fee-paying school.	Three months before the start of your course.	Up to one week before if your course lasts six months or fewer.Up to one month before if your course lasts more than six months.
Short-term study visa	Students offered a place in a short-term course in the UK, such as an English language course or training course.	Three months before your date of travel to the UK.	Depends on your nominated travel dates.

To be eligible for a Student route visa, you must:

• Have an unconditional offer of a place on a course with a licensed Student route sponsor
• Be able to speak, read, write and understand English
• Have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course.

Applying for your visa online

You must apply for your student visa application online using the British Government’s official Gov.UK website (unless you are applying from North Korea, in which case you can use a hardcopy form).

You can apply up to three months before your intended date of travel to the UK. Your application date is the date when your application fee is paid.

When applying for your Student route visa, you will generally need:

• A current passport or other valid travel documentation
• Evidence of funds to provide your living expenses for the duration of your course
• Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) reference number and documents used to obtain CAS
• Passport-sized colour photograph
• Tuberculosis screening (if required)
• Assessment documentation
• Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) clearance certificate (if required)

Additional documents may also be needed if you are:

• Not a citizen of the country you are applying from
• Under 18 years of age
• Have family (dependents)

If any of your supporting documents is not in English, you will need to have it translated. Each translated document must be dated, and include the translator’s name and signature and confirmation that it is an accurate translation of the original document.

English language requirements

You must provide evidence of your knowledge of the English language when you apply for your visa. This usually means passing a secure English language test.

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have minimum English language requirements for reading, writing, listening and speaking according to your level of study. Your education institution (sponsor) may have different English language requirements.

There is a chance you may be interviewed by a UKVI officer as part of the visa application process. If you cannot hold a simple conversation without an interpreter, you may be refused entry to the UK, regardless of your English language results.

Biometric residence permit

As part of your application, you must also obtain a biometric residence permit (BRP) from UKVI. You will need to make an appointment with UKVI to have your fingers and thumbs scanned and a digital photo taken of your face.

Conclusion

The UK has a strong economy and is considered the leading G7 country. It also has a lot of opportunities for skilled workers. If you are able to secure a visa for immigration, there is no reason why you should not apply for one and make your dreams come true.

The new visa regulations have thrown the Kenyan community in the UK into a tizzy, with some of them even contemplating quitting the country due to fear or being stuck in the middle of nowhere without know how to get there.