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Kaswiti
Hau nii ndiui nitondu bado ndi o 'alien'.

Kaswiti, Good to see you.Welcome back. Niî ûhoro wîgiî visa ndingîmenya no nînjûî ûngîhûra thimû embassy ya Ngeretha nomakwîre.

Thengio muno. Ningamoria na njoke ndimwire uria makauga.

Ati Kaswiti wauga "Thengio ini adivans" lol! Kiu kiri gukiria njano (By the way how would you say that in kik?). Ona nii ta Nyina wa B na Sajini kai ndithiria uhoro ucio wa visa tondu nii ngiri guku gwaitu jamuhuri no macungwa na marigu turaria.

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FAQs - General Frequently Asked Questions



For further visa enquiries please contact ABTRAN, our outsourced partner, at these numbers:

1 900 990 8472 (Premium rate)

1 800 935 9993 (Credit card)

Q. How long does the visa application process take?

A. It takes 5 business days to process the majority of mailed applications regardless of which visa you are applying for. If you have an in- person appointment, we aim to process all applications the same day, although this is not a guarantee. (Please ensure that you submit all the necessary supporting documents to ensure quick processing; you can check the required documents under the ‘Which Visa’ part of the website)

Q. Can I come at any time to submit an application?

A. No, you need an appointment to come to any of the Consulates. The only way to make an appointment is on this website. Please click here for more information. For information on how to mail your documents to us, click here. Once you have made an appointment, make sure you arrive at the Consulate in plenty of time to make your application promptly at the allotted time. Late applicants may be refused entry to the building.

Ensure that you have your application and documents ready to submit to an officer at the specified time. It would therefore be an advantage to apply for and pay for your visa online before your appointment. Click here to apply.

Q. What documents do I need to submit?

A. Different visas have different requirements. It is your reponsiblility to make sure you have the correct requirements as a decision will be made on the documents you submit. Please see the guidance for the visa you want to apply for and check the list of documents to submit. Click here for the full list of visas.

Q. Is it safe to mail my passport and documents?

A. We recommend that you use a secure service that enables you to track your packages. We will FedEx overnight your documents back to you when the visa has been processed.

Q. I need to travel quickly, but there are no appointments available. How can I get an expedited service?

A. The Consulate does not offer an expedited service. However you can apply through an independent courier service that does not require an appointment to submit an application on your behalf. Click here for a list of agencies in New York, here for Chicago and here for Los Angeles.

Q. I am applying for settlement. How long does this type of application take?

A. Normal processing time. By mail it takes approximately 5 working days and we will aim to process these applications the same day if you submit them in person.

Q. I have a greencard, do I still need a visa to visit Britain?

A. It is the nationality of your passport that determines whether you need a visa regardless of whether or not you have a greencard. Click here to input your information to see if you need a visa.

Q. How can I work in the UK?

A. The most common route for employment in the UK is to obtain a Work Permit. Please go to http://www.workpermits.gov.uk for more information. There are also certain types of permit-free employment for specialist occupations - click here for a list.

Q. I’m going to study in the UK. Will I be able to work?

A. Students going to the UK for a period of study over six months are permitted to work up to 20 hours a week. However, a student may not engage in business, self employment or the provision of services as a professional sports person or entertainer; and a student may not pursue a career by filling a permanent full time vacancy.

Q. What do I need to do in order to get married in the UK?

A. Please click here for the UKVisas Frequently Asked Questions webpage regarding marriage in the UK. Click here for guidance on how to apply for a visa to marry in the UK.

Q. What if I am refused a UK visa?

A. If you are refused a visa, the entry clearance officer will give you a written notice clearly explaining the decision, which will also tell you if you have the right of appeal. For more information read UKVisas guidance on Appeals (INF 20).

Q. I have been issued a visa and am now in the UK. I want to extend/alter my status. How should I do this?

A. You should contact the Immigration and Nationality Directorate. Click here for more information.

Q. What is meant by the term 'Public Funds'?

A. Please click here those benefits that are classified, for immigration purposes, as Public Funds.

Direct Airside Transit FAQs

Q. Do I need a Transit visa?

A. Please refer to ‘Do I need a visa?’ or visit our ‘Transit Visa’ page on this website.

Q.I have a Greencard, do I still need a transit visa?

A. If you are from a country that needs a Direct Airside Transit (click here for list) you still need a transit visa UNLESS your Permanent Resident Card was issued after 21st April 1998 or you qualify for another exemption. Click here for all the Exemptions.

Q. I have been approved for a US visa but it is not in my passport. Do I still need a transit visa?

A. Yes, approval notices do not qualify under the exemptions. The visa needs to be stamped into your passport.

Q. My 2-year conditional Permanent Resident Card has expired but I have a letter issued by US Immigration extending it for 1 year and is still valid. Am I exempt from the Transit requirement?

A. Yes. One of the new exemptions states that if you carry this valid letter (form I797) along with your expired greencard, you do not require a visa to transit the UK.

Q. I have a valid US visa in my passport and my flight passes through the UK, do I need a transit visa?

A. If you are travelling from or to the US with a valid US visa in your passport and hold a valid airline ticket for travel via the UK, you will NOT need a transit visa. Click here for full list of exemptions.

Q. I am a national that requires a Direct Airside Transit have been approved for US permanent residence but don’t have a card. I have an I551 stamp in my passport to allow me to re-enter the US. Do I need a Direct Airside Transit visa?

A. Yes, you will still need a Direct Airside Transit visa.

Q. I am a national that requires a Direct Airside Transit and my application for permanent residence is pending with the US authorities. I have been issued an Advance Parole Document (form I512) to enable me to re-enter the US. Do I need a Direct Airside Transit visa?

A. Yes, you will still need a Direct Airside Transit visa.

Q. I hold a US Refugee Travel Document or a US Re-entry Permit but I originate from one of the countries on the list of nationalities that require a DAT visa . Do I need a Direct Airside Transit Visa?

A. Yes, you will still need a Direct Airside Transit visa.

For further visa enquiries please contact ABTRAN, our outsourced partner, at these numbers:

1 900 990 8472 (Premium rate)

1 800 935 9993 (Credit card)





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Q. I have a greencard, do I still need a visa to visit Britain?

A. It is the nationality of your passport that determines whether you need a visa regardless of whether or not you have a greencard. Click here to input your information to see if you need a visa.