Can I renew my British passport in Kenya?

You can apply to renew your passport at any time. Any remaining validity up to nine months will be transferred from your old passport to your new one. Your passport and supporting documents will be delivered to the British High Commission in Nairobi – you must collect them in person.

Where is the British embassy in Africa?

The British Consulate-General in Cape Town represents the UK government in South Africa.

How do I apply for a UK visa from Kenya?

1. STEP 1: FIND OUT THE TYPE OF UK VISA YOU NEED TO APPLY FOR.
2. STEP 2: PREPARE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR YOUR VISA APPLICATION.
3. STEP 3: FILL OUT YOUR UK VISA APPLICATION, PAY THE APPLICATION FEE & BOOK INTERVIEW DATE.
4. STEP 4: YOUR DOCUMENTS.
5. STEP 5: DECLARATION.
6. STEP 6: CHOOSE LENGTH OF YOUR VISA.

Is British visa open?

Most UK Visa and Citizenship Application Centres ( UKVCAS ) have reopened for existing customers. UKVCAS Service Points are essential services and will remain open throughout the UK so customers can continue to book and attend appointments to progress their visa applications.

Can I travel with my old Kenyan passport?

The old ordinary passport will be phased out by 31 August 2019 (extended to 1 March 2021)and they will be rendered unusable and cease to being recognized as travel documents. Holders of existing old format passports are strongly advised to apply for the new ePassport before this date.

Can I enter UK without passport?

You must have a valid passport to enter the UK. It should be valid for the whole of your stay. You may also need a visa, depending on which country you’re from. You may also need a visa if you’re ‘transiting’ or travelling through the UK, for example you’re changing flights at a UK airport.

What is the difference between British Embassy and Consulate?

A consulate is where consular services are performed. Embassies will normally have a consular section. While there will only one British embassy in the country you visit, there may be a number of consulates. These would usually be in cities with the most tourists.

What can the British embassy help with?

Main duties

• register births and deaths;
• handle child abduction cases;
• issue passports, including in an emergency;
• deal with forced marriages;
• help Britons who are detained or imprisoned;
• help Britons who have fallen ill;
• help Britons who are the victims of crime;

How much is visa from Kenya to UK?

To apply for the British Tier 4 (General) student visa, you will also have to pay a fee of 348 GBP. Depending on your situation, British authorities will allow you to pay this fee online, on location at a visa application centre in Kenya, or through a bank transfer.

Can I visit the UK while my visa is being processed?

If you are going through the UKVCAS process, you should not plan to travel outside of the country until you have received your decision. If you have travelled and your application has been withdrawn, then you will have no legal right to re-enter the UK and make another application.

Who can stay in UK after Brexit?

If you have lived in the UK for more than 5 years, you can apply to the British government for settled status. This gives people the right to live and work in the UK. It also gives you the right to accrue state pension and to access public services.

Where is the British High Commission in Kenya?

The British Council ‘s Kenya office is located adjacent to the High Commission building. The High Commissioner to Kenya is the UK Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, which are headquartered at the United Nations Office at Nairobi.

Is there a British consulate in Nairobi Kenya?

Both consulates are also able to provide you with consular assistance such as registration of births, registrations of marriages, applying for a British visa for your wife or spouse to the UK. You can also apply for a visitors visa for the UK. UK spouse visa, UK fiance visa or a settlement visa at the British Embassy in Nairobi.

What does the British Council do in Kenya?

Welcome to the British Council in Kenya. The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We are on the ground in six continents and over 100 countries, bringing international opportunity to life, every day.

How to contact the UK government in Kenya?

You can access UK government services while in Kenya. If you’re in Kenya and you need urgent help (for example, you’ve been attacked, arrested or someone has died), call +44 (0) 20 7008 1500. If you’re in the UK and worried about a British national in Kenya, call 020 7008 1500.