HOW TO APPLY FOR A UNITED KINGDOM (UK) VISITOR/TOURIST VISA AS A KENYAN | HACKS | FAQs and more

Thank you so much for engaging with my videos. I decided to share how I went about acquiring my visitor's visa to the United Kingdom. Get a note book and pick up a gem or two :)
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[@festusalohan7572]

Your information is very helpful. Thank you 😊

[@Grayceee_]

Glad it was helpful! You are welcome :)

[@ukweliKE]

Very Clear.

[@Grayceee_]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@francismukiri7129]

Wooow.., very useful information 😊

[@Grayceee_]

Thanks 😀

[@rosemumbua8817]

Very good info. Thank you.

[@Grayceee_]

Heyy, Thank you for your feedback. Glad it was helpful! :)

[@ibraa7279]

Many thanks for educating us

[@Grayceee_]

Welcome 😊 I'm glad.

[@wambuimungai-g]

Thank You

[@GladysMungai]

It's timely. I needed this 🙌 💛

[@cindynimmore]

Thankyou

[@ariinze]

Good day. I hope you see this on time so I can stop worrying 😂 I submitted my application form for a visit visa yesterday. I did self upload. During my biometrics and capturing yesterday. They didn’t ask for my checklist. I hope that’s not a problem?? Did you submit your checklist when you did yours ? I’d be glad if I receive a feedback, thanks!

[@ariinze]

Please ? 🙏🏽

[@Grayceee_]

Hey Emmanuel, no I don't remember submitting a checklist. All the best with your application :)

[@shaahwithshire2469]

Thank you very much for your informative video. I would like to inquire if TLS asked you any questions during the application process. If so, what were the questions? Or did they simply process your application without any specific questions related to it, considering that you have already stated your travel motives to the UK? I am planning to apply for a visa for my spouse, who is a Kenyan citizen. We intend to travel to the UK for leisure purposes, but she requires a visa for entry. As I am a U.S. citizen, I do not need a visa for myself. Do I need to mention in the application that I will be traveling with her and will be responsible for all the expenses? Will there be any consequences if I am the one covering all the costs of the trip? Thank you once again.

[@Grayceee_]

Sorry for the late response. TLS did not conduct an interview. They just collected my documents and biometric data. Your other question might need further conversation to enable me guide you accordingly...but I don't see a problem in stating that you will be taking care of your spouse's cost when you are abroad. book a chat maybe? :) calendly.com/grayceee_/30-minutes-chat-with-me All the best in this process.

[@anyasmiller806]

@@Grayceee_you opted for assisted service or I still need to submit my docs even if I uploaded them

[@user-fy3lm6mm2h]

❤❤❤

[@kasainebanaati1784]

Hello there..Thanks for the information..Can I please get a handle that I can reach you because I'm on the process already but I would like to know more

[@anyasmiller806]

Help out please. When will my visitor visa starts working. Is it from the date I collected my passport or the intended date i indicated during my visa application. I put 21st July as my intended date of travel

[@Grayceee_]

Hi, the visa has a valid 'from - to' date....use the time between those dates to travel in and out of UK :)

[@gracewahu7107]

Hey grace,do one needs a travel insurance,, And kindly can you please assist me on the application

[@Grayceee_]

@gracewahu7107 An insurance is not necessary while applying...but wise to have one while travelling.... Maybe a chat can help me assist you with the application.... book one here :) calendly.com/grayceee_/30-minutes-chat-with-me

[@shariayasin2564]

Hi there, how long after the biometrics did you receive your decision and was informed to collect your passport? Also, on your application form, how long did you write that you’ll be visiting the UK for? :)

[@Grayceee_]

Hi Sharia, thanks for the questions. It took exactly 3 weeks after the biometrics were taken. My plan was to be away for 7 days including travel days...and that's what I indicated. Now a question to you, have you subscribed?:)

[@Cecibliss]

@@Grayceee_ good for you, I attended my appointment on 30th August but I’ve still not received a decision on my visa, that’s 10 weeks

[@Grayceee_]

@@Cecibliss wah!!! 10 weeks is such a long time 🙆🏿‍♀️ praying you get your feedback soon 🙏🏾

[@Cecibliss]

@@Grayceee_ praying so too, thanks yh

[@katenzilani8671]

Do they take your biometrics at their visa centre or!?.. And if am visiting for less than a month, do I require a TB test!?

[@mohamedsalim436]

Hello Jameni little help here . i got my passport back without a visa sticker = to rejection , but i am not having any paper showing me the reason , i don’t know the reasons ! what do i do ?

[@Grayceee_]

sorry to hear this. I am sure the website has some information of what to do once there is a rejection...maybe start there? I would not know the right procedure to follow unfortunately. All the best :)

[@Swan2023-q9y]

How long did you take to receive your visa for uk

[@anyasmiller806]

Please How much would u suggest to have as bank balance for a week stay on U.K. tourist visa

[@Grayceee_]

No exact amount, but articles say atleast 100pounds a day should be the budget to spend over there... You should, however, have more money as savings to show that you won't come back home to nothing

[@anyasmiller806]

@@Grayceee_ thanks so much . Just one question.100 pound a day including hotel, food, transportation etc. ????

[@Grayceee_]

@anyasmiller806 yes. But research and use your discretion....for example a hotel in central London can be 100 pounds a night...

[@Zazezoo]

@@Grayceee_£100/ night is a pretty good discount for Central London 😅

[@Grayceee_]

@@Zazezoo true

[@khadarlucas3654]

Thanks Madam for your video.My question is when am uploading my passport at TLS which categoery should i put it.There is Education,VAF, Other, Marriage,Employment,financial proof

[@Grayceee_]

Based on the options provided, I would personally go with other.

[@AmritpalSingh-bl3ii]

Great info thanks. Just kind question what if it's an instance where you got no job nor any saving but you got family in UK willing to sponsor

[@Grayceee_]

I would personally start asking the family members to send me money to save over a period of time then apply.....It's important to show that you will not be a burden to the state and having some of your own money helps with that... :) However, this can still work if the family members are willing to provide their financial documents to support your application... All the best :)

[@AmritpalSingh-bl3ii]

@@Grayceee_ thanks

[@AmritpalSingh-bl3ii]

​@@Grayceee_how may I get you on insta please had some very serious enquiries

[@Grayceee_]

calendly.com/grayceee_/30-minutes-chat-with-me

[@dennidmurithi3706]

Hey wat happens if you have a sponsor who wants to be the one to sponsor your trip?

[@Grayceee_]

Then you state that in your application and follow what it says

[@dennidmurithi3706]

In my instance im going for the royal navy interview got the invite.

[@Grayceee_]

That should be easy I think. Just state that in your application and share the relevant documents. All the best!!

[@wanjikukimani3041]

Hello. If my father is sponsporing my trip to whom should be his sponsorship letter addressed to

[@Grayceee_]

This is how mine was addressed "Immigration Visa Selection British High Commission Upper Hill Rd, Nairobi, Kenya"

[@xtineshiroh]

Am try to upload my documents but the option for self service upload is not available 😢

[@Grayceee_]

oh mayne....:( sorry.....

[@annmuchunu1369]

Did TLS collect all your printed documents or just the ones you mentioned in the video that is the appointment schedule, passport and page one of your application?

[@Grayceee_]

Just the ones I mentioned in the video. I went back home with my many documents 😅

[@annmuchunu1369]

Thanks for this video.Its really informative

[@Grayceee_]

Yaaaay I am glad. Thank you for the feedback :)

[@GeraldGspack]

What if someone is already in gulf aftr they apply where do they do biometrics

[@Grayceee_]

Hi, I would not know the answer to this...I was in Kenya when I applied. All the best in the process :)

[@elijahrnyaqundie1602]

Hey sasa, when taking my documents to tls I choose assisted service, do I take original copies or photocopies

[@Grayceee_]

original for sure. I would keep a copy just incase :)

[@elijahrnyaqundie1602]

I want to provide my daughters birth cert and my marriage cert, will I get them back or I scan them?

[@Grayceee_]

@@elijahrnyaqundie1602 they will definitely give them back. the only original thing you leave behind is your passport

[@akw1688]

Can you apply for a visitor visa if your only purpose is to transit through the UK a couple of time?

[@Grayceee_]

My visa was for visiting...I know visa's like the USA one grant you access for 24 hours while on transit...

[@nakwezyanakazwe6136]

The UK site says if you apply for a visa and your stay is not nore than 6 months then you dont need biometrics? Does that mean i can apply without biometrics since my stay wont be more than 6 months?

[@Grayceee_]

I personally needed biometrics. the only exemption was a TB test

[@mosesochami3322]

Question so I applied for my parents . But they are directing them to interview at different times. If we want them to interview same time we have to pay. Extra?

[@Grayceee_]

Hi Moses, I suggest you call the TLS Contact people to be guided accordingly. I applied solely hence did not encounter this. All the best to your parents :)

[@Misswendkiongera]

What if I live with my parents?

[@Grayceee_]

What about it?

[@relaxwithfaith6787]

Did you do the tuberculosis test?is travel insurance a must ?

[@Grayceee_]

No, and No

[@relaxwithfaith6787]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@MissMercy838]

Hey dear, what if i don't have any friend or family is it possible to pay an hotel?

[@Grayceee_]

Yes you absolutely can!!

[@OBETTO]

Hello, do I also need to attach the application form?

[@Grayceee_]

Hello, No. That is sent separately.

[@anyasmiller806]

At what point does the application is sent? Is it after payment?

[@ibrahimhussein9149]

How much is enough as in funds to qualify for the visa

[@Grayceee_]

The funds are as I have stated in the video....if you need a more detailed answer we might have to sit and look at your financials together and figure it out... book a chat :) calendly.com/grayceee_/30-minutes-chat-with-me

[@Swan2023-q9y]

How much do I need in bank to be approved

[@Grayceee_]

No exact amount, but articles say atleast 100pounds a day should be the budget to spend over there... You should, however, have more money as savings to show that you won't come back home to nothing

[@Swan2023-q9y]

How does this invitation look like

[@Grayceee_]

The invitation is personally curated to who you are and what your travel plans are. Maybe a chat can help us figure this out.... book one here :) calendly.com/grayceee_/30-minutes-chat-with-me

[@faithmaina9279]

Hi does your friend send the invitation letter to the uk embassy in kenya or there

[@Grayceee_]

Sent it to me.

[@Grayceee_]

then I submitted with my other documents

[@janetomamo1105]

There's no interview

[@Grayceee_]

Nope

[@JessicaAloyo-vm6si]

Hello dear can I use my mshwari acount as bank statement?

[@Grayceee_]

Hi Jessica, I think you can if you use it as as a savings account...but maybe have other statements to support this one... I am not an expert... I personally used my bank statements. All the best :)

[@kibirige20]

you so cute 🥰

[@Grayceee_]

Thank you :)

[@nairvelofficial1228]

Do I need traveling insurance??

[@Grayceee_]

It's advisable but not compulsory

[@charmainej4820]

Did you buy your flight tickets in advance?

[@Grayceee_]

No. I bought it once i got my visa approved.

[@Grayceee_]

@christineonyango7578 carried all my paper work as mentioned in the video 😊

[@fridahnkatha8962]

How much did you use in the whole process

[@Grayceee_]

Cost is really what i said in the video....

[@mrsamseko]

Hi is it possible if I can pay the visa fees via mpesa

[@Grayceee_]

Hey, I'm not sure. I paid by card

[@prince0016]

Yes ...its possible

[@SheedLordBear]

Hey!! Do you need to have friends there or can a person just visit and chill

[@Grayceee_]

You can definitely just visit. You don't need to have friends

[@africangirl189]

I stopped watching these videos 😂😂 I would rather talk with someone who lives there or use an agency 😂

[@Grayceee_]

To each their own african girl 😌

[@usajimary]

@@Grayceee_ 🤣🤣🤣she literally watched and commented. Girl is trying to market her agency

[@Grayceee_]

@@usajimary 🥲🥲🤭🤭🤣🤣

[@MissMercy838]

Also how much did you paid for the flight?

[@Grayceee_]

you can check flight prices on skyscanner and google flights for starters..... I cant remember the flight cost....also you do not need to buy a flight ticket for the visa process.

[@ibrahimhussein9149]

Is a round trip must

[@FaithAwuor-nd3qq]

Hello can i call you

[@Grayceee_]

Yes you can 😊 calendly.com/grayceee_/30-minutes-chat-with-me