Visa Desk — Nairobi, Kenya

UK Visa from Kenya

Requirements, document checklist and how we handle your UK application from Nairobi.

Standard Visitor Visa 15 – 20 working days Stay: Up to 6 months
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UK visa at a glance

Visa type
Standard Visitor Visa
Processing
15 – 20 working days
Validity
6 months
Max stay
Up to 6 months
Our fee
From KES 24,000

Popular for Family visits, Study, Business.

Documents for a UK visa from Kenya

  • Valid passport with blank pages
  • Biometrics appointment at VFS Nairobi
  • 6 months bank statements (stamped)
  • Employment letter / business registration
  • Invitation letter (if visiting family)
  • Accommodation confirmation
  • Travel itinerary

Requirements depend on the visa type and can change. Our visa desk confirms the current checklist for your case before you apply.

Tips to avoid delays and refusals

Apply online through the UK government portal. Biometrics are captured at the VFS Global centre in Nairobi (and Mombasa).

How it works

  1. Tell us your plans. Share your destination and travel dates.
  2. Send your documents. We give you a personalised checklist and review your file.
  3. We apply for you. Our officers submit to the embassy or visa centre and book appointments where needed.
  4. Collect and travel. We return your passport and help with flights, insurance and hotels.

Frequently asked questions

Typical requirements include: Valid passport with blank pages; Biometrics appointment at VFS Nairobi; 6 months bank statements (stamped); Employment letter / business registration; Invitation letter (if visiting family); Accommodation confirmation. Requirements depend on the visa type and can change, so our visa desk confirms the current checklist before you apply.

Processing is typically 15 – 20 working days. Timelines are set by the embassy or visa centre and can vary by season, so apply as early as you can.

Our fee is From KES 24,000. Embassy or visa-centre charges are set by the issuing authority; ask our visa desk for the full breakdown for your case.

Yes. We review the reasons for the refusal and prepare a stronger application with a supporting cover letter. No agency can guarantee approval, because the decision always rests with the embassy.

Yes. We serve clients across Kenya. Documents can be couriered to our Nairobi office and your passport is returned by secure courier.

Information last reviewed 1 October 2026. Always confirm with the embassy or visa centre before you travel.

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A Zetta Global visa officer will contact you within one working day.

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