UK Spouse Visa checklist for UK Sponsor and Kenyan national applicant written by UK Immigration Lawyer Mr Saleh Begh
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1. Your nationality and residence : British (United Kingdom)2. Your partner nationality and residence : Kenyan (Kenya)
The information below is for you, if you are
a British citizen (or holding UK permanent residence) and your partner is a Kenyan national.
You currently reside in United Kingdom whereas your partner resides in Kenya .
Full UK Spouse Visa Guide - Kenya .
UK Spouse Visa Kenya Checklist Contents 
UK Spouse Visa Key Considerations for Family Visa from Kenya 
UK Partner Visa from Nairobi, Kenya Checklist for UK Family Visa (British and Kenyan) UK Home Office Approved TB Medical Centres in Kenya UK Home Office Approved English Tests Centres in Kenya UK spouse visa where to apply Nairobi, Kenya UK spouse visa grant letter update Nairobi, Kenya UK spouse visa supporting documents bundle Nairobi, Kenya UK Spouse Visa Key requirements
Lets have a chat ✉ | ☎ 00442071935178 | Monday to Saturday, 8am to 10pm UK time. The Immigration Rules state that :
UK family Visa
Now let's look into the various aspects of the requirements listed above when you are British and your partner is Kenyan and you reside in United Kingdom and your partner resides in Kenya. Since your partner is a Kenyan national, they would need UK immigration status documents to live and work in the UK. If you are not yet British but have Indefinite leave to remain (ILR), Permanent Residency (EEA PR) or Refugee status, then your partner can join you on the Partner route and enter or remain in the UK legally.We note that your partner is a visa national (Kenyan) for UK travel purposes. This means they would normally need to obtain a visa from the British Embassy or UK Visa office / Commercial partner office (VFS Global), prior to their travel to the UK.
UK Spouse Visa Documents Checklist - Nairobi - Kenya
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UK Spouse Visa Checklist April 2026 | |||
| Key Forms / Documents Online application form ; Online application checklist ; VFS Global Appointment document and QR code ; Statutory Declaration by sponsor ; Identity Kenyan Passport (All Pages); Copy of UK Sponsor Passport (Data page) ; Copy of Sponsor (ILR / Refugee status document (if not British) ; | English test centres Approved A1 English test certificate from test centre in Nairobi - Kenya  Approved English Test Centres in Kenya Tuberculosis Testing Centres Approved TB medical test certificate from test centre in Kenya Approved TB Test Centres in Kenya UK Visa Application Centres in Kenya VFS Global Office Kenya has application centres in Mombasa and Nairobi . | ||
UK Spouse Visa Application Checklist (Sample April 2026 - Mary and Brian)1. Mary’s Kenyan passport (KE53771296) Submitted at VFS Global office in Nairobi, Kenya;2. Copy of Mary’s online Application form (UAN 1212-0001-7712-6800); 3. Copy of Sponsor, Brian’s British Passport (Number: 145006800) or another passport plus Brian’s UK status documents; 4. Duly Completed Mary's online Application Checklist (GWF071296800); Financial (Sponsor, Brian who is British and Employed) 5. Brian’s Statutory Declaration and Sponsorship undertaking form SU07 ; 6. Letter from Brian’s employer dated in April 2026; 7. Offer letter and Employment Contract document for Brian ; 8. Brian’s Payslips (Monthly – Sept 2025* to April 2026); 9. Brian’s Bank Statements (1 Sept 2025* to 1 April 2026). * Brian may need 12 months (From April 2025) instead of 6 where Brian's monthly gross pay varies and is less than the required monthly amount, currently £2,416.67 (£29,000 / 12) for each and every month during the previous 6 months. Financial (Sponsor, Brian has Savings or receives exempted State Benefits) If Brian is not employed but has the required savings or Brian receives PIP, CA or Disability benefits he would provide (instead of items 6 to 8 above) evidence of benefit award and needs to meet the maintaince route requirements. In the case of savings, Brian would need to provide evidence of source of savings and minimum balance held during the previous 6 months. Accommodation (Adequate for the British Kenyan couple plus any children) 10. Brian’s Tenancy Agreement or Ownership evidence (if owning) ; 11. Landlord / Estate Agents consent letter or housing report (owning) for Brian's flat ; 12. Brian’s Council tax statement and other UK residence evidence. English & TB Certificates (Both tests are required for Kenyan nationals.) 13. Approved A1 English test certificate from test centre in Nairobi - Kenya Approved English Test Centres in Kenya 14. Approved TB medical test certificate from test centre in Kenya Approved TB Test Centres in Kenya Relationship (Genuine subsisting and durable between Brian and Mary) 15. Brian and Mary's original Marriage Certificate with translation (if married) and joint residence evidence (where unmarried but living together for 2 years plus) ; 16. Copy of Kenya / UK visit stamps, entry & exit plus flights bookings for Brian and Mary; 17. Telephone and Whatsapp chat log records between Brian and Mary; 18. Screenshots of conversations by Whatsapp between Brian and Mary; 19. Various Funds Remittance Receipts sent to Mary in Kenya by Brian ; 20. Selection of Kenyan wedding and other personal photographs of Brian and Mary. 21. if Brian and Mary are not married but only engaged - evidence of Brian's venue booking and other commitments for marriage in the UK awaiting Mary's arrival ; 22. if Brian previously married - Brian's Divorce certificate or Widower - Death certificate (issued in the UK or Kenya ). Same for Mary if applciable. Children and other ties (British or Kenyan and where applicable) 23. Child, Faith's birth certificate, copy of Faith's passport and other evidence of family ties and Brian and Mary's parental responsibility for the child. Non-English documents (from Kenya) 24. English translation of Brian and Mary's Marriage / divorce certificate. Criminal record and immigration history (In Kenya and the UK - Applicant only) 25. Documents relating to Mary's good character and immigration history and mitigation (if Mary's previous visa was refused or was an UK over-stayer). 26. Mary's financial standing and settlement of NHS and other debts. Complicated situation or unsure about what to include? Wafi Solicitors can guide you through the process with ease and get the positive outcome you seek first time. ✉ | ☎ | | |||
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Tuberculosis tests for UK spouse visa applicants
Your partner is at a location (Kenya ) where Tuberculosis (TB) medical testing is required for UK Visas (longer than 6 months, such as Spouse Visa). If they are the applicant they will need to consider taking the test. Please note that TB test certificate is only valid for up to 6 months. Approved TB Test Centres in Kenya .This is test is required for UK Family visas when you are resident in Kenya. UK Home Office Approved TB Test centres in Kenya
Click here for UK Government TB testing in Kenya Website (opens in a new window)IOM Nairobi 78 UN Crescent, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya
Landline number: +254 (20) 7221000
Mobile number:0709890000 or 0722879680
E-mail: iomnbomedical@iom.int
Approved TB Test Centres in Kenya A1 level English test required
Your partner is a Kenyan national and thus not exempt from the English language requirements for a Spouse / Partner visa, they would need to take the A1 / A2 (extension) or provide other English language evidence.If you are already in the UK (on a different visa or for visa extension application) You can take a SELT with the providers mentioned above or with Trinity College London. Click here for UK Spouse Visa English test centres in the UK
UK Spouse visa Approved English Test Centre address in Kenya
Approved English Test Centres in Kenya Did you know Nairobi, Kenya is 6,800 KM (4,226 miles) from London, England. Flight time to London is 9 Hours. Kenya has a population of 53,771,296 (2021) and they use Kenyan shilling. One British pound is equal to 169.28 Kenyan Shilling.
You may consider applying from neighbouring countries if that is more appropriate such as ( | Malawian UK Spouse Visa | Rwandan UK Spouse Visa | Congolese UK Spouse Visa | Tanzanian UK Spouse Visa | Ugandan UK Spouse Visa | ) . You would normally need to hold 6 months or more lawful residence there in order to apply for a UK spouse visa from that location.
Please remember that all UK Family Visa applications are now done online and your UK Visa Application Centre for Kenya, VFS Global Office could be in a different city. You may need to plan ahead and travel for your tests and visa appointments. These are the large cities in Kenya Nairobi , Mombasa , Kisumu , Nakuru , Eldoret , Thika , Malindi , Kitale , Garissa , Kakamega. Only a few cities will have a VFS Global Office UK Spouse Visa Application Centre (Kenya)
Procedure and where to apply and provide your biometric details in
The initial application is now done online. You would then be forwarded to VFS Global Office , they are the UK government's Commercial Partner. They handle UK Visa Applications from Kenya. This is where you would book your appointment, pay for additional services and provide your passport and fingerprints. You will also have your photos taken and can also submit your supporting documents bundle. Most applicants use the online portal for digital bundles to be uploaded. Go to their website Click VFS Global Kenya.
UK spouse visa grant letter update in Kenya
UK eVisa grant letters are now issued by the UK Home Office / VFS Global Office via email from the UK visa centre in Kenya; physical letters will no longer be issued. Also you will not need to collect your passport or visa from the Kenyan UK visa application centre ( VFS Global Office ) as your passport will not be retained and visa is now issued on the online portal (eVisa). You are reminded that you need to ensure that you have provided a valid email address on your online visa application form and may also need to check your spam/junk folder in order to receive this email.
UK Spouse Visa Priority Visa fees and option April 2026
When you complete your UK Spouse Visa application, the option offered is the Standard Service Option and it says it will take 12 weeks (as shown below). If you want the priority service, get a decision in two to six weeks, please contact us for the upgrade!
UK Spouse Visa Fees April 2026
UK spouse Visa Application fees is £1,938You will pay $2,395 United States Dollars or a little more for your application.
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Supporting Documents Bundle (UK Spouse Visa) Nairobi
UK Spouse visa requires a large set of documents in support (From UK and Kenya). Since there are many requirements and specified documents. You may find that your (British / Kenyan) documents are in the wrong format, scanned poorly, has too many extra and unrelated pages, needs to be merged or combined to stop you from having 100 plus files and so items can easily be missed by the decision maker.Sometimes your items may be too large in size (6 MB or more), your work letter or bank statement may have password protection, all these oversized, password protected and unreadable documents will simply not be considered. This can cause delays and lead to refusals. Please get in touch ( UK 00442071935178 or email saleh@wafi.co.uk ) for supporting documents help and free consultation. Our fees for bundles start at £50 and can be ready in a matter of hours. We can reduce the number of files from 150 to just 9 to 15 files, one or two covering each category. Reduce and adapt oversized files, remove passwords and help with the whole upload process.
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Saleh Begh is a Solicitor (English Attorney) with 15 years experience in UK Immigration and Family law. He routinely deals with complicated Immigration and family law matters. Read more about Saleh Begh For guidance, options and tips contact us ✉ | ☎ | You may also consider our guide on how to apply from a neighbouring country ( | Malawian UK Spouse Visa | Rwandan UK Spouse Visa | Congolese UK Spouse Visa | Tanzanian UK Spouse Visa | Ugandan UK Spouse Visa | ) . Please note that you would normally need to hold 6 months or more lawful residence there in order to apply for a UK spouse visa from that location.
Heading to the UK, which is your nearest Kenyan Airport?
Is it Kisumu, (Kisumu Airport) , Malindi, (Malindi Airport) , Mombasa, (Moi Airport) , Nairobi, (Jomo Kenyatta Airport) . Which city do you live in, is it? Nairobi , Mombasa , Kisumu , Nakuru , Eldoret , Thika , Malindi , Kitale , Garissa , Kakamega or somewhere else. We can help you with your UK Spouse Visa from KenyaDid you know that the following cities in Kenya had large populations - Nairobi ( 5118844 ) , Mombasa ( 1388979 )