Business visa · Kenya to United Kingdom

Standard Visitor Visa (Business)

Embassy required

Maximum stay
180 days
Processing time
3 weeks
Fee
£127
Validity
6 months
Entry
Multiple entry

For business activities including meetings, conferences, negotiations, site visits, and training. Cannot undertake paid or unpaid work. Cannot receive payment from UK source except for permitted paid engagements.

Eligibility

  • Purpose of visit

    Business meetings, conferences, negotiations, site visits, training, research. No paid/unpaid work permitted.

    Includes
    • Meetings
    • conferences
    • negotiations
    • site inspections
    • training
    • market research
  • Employment

    Must be employed by overseas company and visiting for business purposes

    Required status: Employed overseas or self-employed conducting business for overseas entity

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 0

  • Photo

    Count: 1; Specifications: 35mm x 45mm, plain light-colored background

  • Bank statement

    Minimum balance: Sufficient to cover trip; Months required: 6

  • Employment letter

    Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.

    Must include leave approval: Yes; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes

  • Accommodation proof

    Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.

    Accepted types: Hotel bookings, company-arranged accommodation; Must cover full stay: Yes

  • Invitation letter

    Host requirements: UK company letterhead with meeting details, duration, purpose

  • Application form

    Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

    Form name: Standard Visitor Visa (Business); Form url: https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor/apply-standard-visitor-visa

  • Biometrics appointment

    Booking url: https://www.gov.uk/ukvcas; Location: Visa Application Centre

How to apply

  1. Online application

    Complete online application for Standard Visitor visa (business category)

  2. Document gathering

    Gather passport, bank statements, employment letter, invitation from UK company, business documents

  3. Fee payment

    Pay £127 visa fee

  4. Biometrics

    Attend VAC appointment for fingerprints and photo

  5. Processing wait

    Wait for decision

  6. Visa collection

    Collect passport with visa

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This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.

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