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

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  • @optimusprime5446
    @optimusprime5446 Місяць тому

    Planning a trip next year, would love to have a talk sometime in the future to go about this. Ive seen many demoralizing stories about people getting rejected

  • @ukweliKE
    @ukweliKE 7 місяців тому +1

    Very Clear.

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  7 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful! :)

  • @festusalohan7572
    @festusalohan7572 Рік тому

    Your information is very helpful. Thank you 😊

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

      Glad it was helpful! You are welcome :)

  • @ariinze
    @ariinze Рік тому +1

    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
      @ariinze Рік тому

      Please ? 🙏🏽

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

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

  • @shaahwithshire2469
    @shaahwithshire2469 10 місяців тому +1

    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_
      @Grayceee_  9 місяців тому +2

      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
      @anyasmiller806 4 місяці тому

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

  • @francismukiri7129
    @francismukiri7129 Рік тому

    Wooow.., very useful information 😊

  • @ibraa7279
    @ibraa7279 Рік тому

    Many thanks for educating us

  • @rosemumbua8817
    @rosemumbua8817 Рік тому +1

    Very good info. Thank you.

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

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

  • @anyasmiller806
    @anyasmiller806 3 місяці тому

    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_
      @Grayceee_  3 місяці тому

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

  • @gracewahu7107
    @gracewahu7107 Місяць тому

    Hey grace,when a friend or colleague is writing you a recommendation letter ,which address should one use.

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Місяць тому

      @gracewahu7107 is your friend/colleague hosting you? If yes use their address if no use an alternative address....eg hotel or airbnb

  • @AmritpalSingh-bl3ii
    @AmritpalSingh-bl3ii Рік тому

    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_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому +2

      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
      @AmritpalSingh-bl3ii Рік тому

      @@Grayceee_ thanks

    • @AmritpalSingh-bl3ii
      @AmritpalSingh-bl3ii 11 місяців тому

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

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  11 місяців тому

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

  • @mohamedsalim436
    @mohamedsalim436 Рік тому

    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_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

      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 :)

  • @shariayasin2564
    @shariayasin2564 2 роки тому +1

    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_
      @Grayceee_  2 роки тому +2

      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
      @Cecibliss Рік тому

      @@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_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

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

    • @Cecibliss
      @Cecibliss Рік тому +1

      @@Grayceee_ praying so too, thanks yh

    • @katenzilani8671
      @katenzilani8671 Рік тому

      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!?

  • @wambuimungai-g
    @wambuimungai-g 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank You

    • @GladysMungai
      @GladysMungai 3 місяці тому

      It's timely. I needed this 🙌 💛

  • @kasainebanaati1784
    @kasainebanaati1784 Рік тому +1

    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

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Місяць тому

      so sorry your comment went through the cracks...I am just seeing it now.....were you successful?

  • @cindynimmore
    @cindynimmore 4 місяці тому +1

    Thankyou

  • @khadarlucas3654
    @khadarlucas3654 Рік тому

    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_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

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

  • @annmuchunu1369
    @annmuchunu1369 Рік тому

    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_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

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

    • @annmuchunu1369
      @annmuchunu1369 Рік тому +1

      Thanks for this video.Its really informative

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

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

  • @woody8722
    @woody8722 2 місяці тому

    Hi, do you have to give exact travel dates, to and from, as it has not been booked yet?

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  2 місяці тому

      yes you can have tentative dates whether or not it has been booked....

  • @xtineshiroh
    @xtineshiroh Рік тому

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

  • @anyasmiller806
    @anyasmiller806 Рік тому +2

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

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому +2

      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
      @anyasmiller806 Рік тому

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

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

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

    • @Zazezoo
      @Zazezoo Рік тому

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

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

      @@Zazezoo true

  • @wanjikukimani3041
    @wanjikukimani3041 Рік тому

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

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

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

  • @dennidmurithi3706
    @dennidmurithi3706 Рік тому +1

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

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому +1

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

    • @dennidmurithi3706
      @dennidmurithi3706 Рік тому

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

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

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

  • @elijahrnyaqundie1602
    @elijahrnyaqundie1602 Рік тому

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

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому +1

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

    • @elijahrnyaqundie1602
      @elijahrnyaqundie1602 Рік тому

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

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому +1

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

  • @mosesochami3322
    @mosesochami3322 Рік тому

    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_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

      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 :)

  • @GeraldGspack
    @GeraldGspack Рік тому

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

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

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

  • @relaxwithfaith6787
    @relaxwithfaith6787 9 місяців тому

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

  • @nakwezyanakazwe6136
    @nakwezyanakazwe6136 Рік тому

    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_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

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

  • @akw1688
    @akw1688 11 місяців тому

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

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  11 місяців тому

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

  • @AdouMubarakatou
    @AdouMubarakatou 9 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @WendyKiongera
    @WendyKiongera 10 місяців тому

    What if I live with my parents?

  • @MissMercy838
    @MissMercy838 Рік тому

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

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому +1

      Yes you absolutely can!!

  • @OBETTO
    @OBETTO 9 місяців тому

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

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  8 місяців тому

      Hello, No. That is sent separately.

    • @anyasmiller806
      @anyasmiller806 4 місяці тому

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

  • @judithauma9118
    @judithauma9118 Місяць тому

    Can you apply for work visa while on visitor visa in uk?

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Місяць тому

      @@judithauma9118 i have no idea....research on gov.uk

  • @ibrahimhussein9149
    @ibrahimhussein9149 10 місяців тому

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

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  9 місяців тому +1

      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

  • @faithmaina9279
    @faithmaina9279 Рік тому

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

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

      Sent it to me.

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

      then I submitted with my other documents

  • @JessicaAloyo-vm6si
    @JessicaAloyo-vm6si Рік тому

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

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

      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 :)

  • @Havis2024
    @Havis2024 9 місяців тому

    How does this invitation look like

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  9 місяців тому

      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

  • @justreal4379
    @justreal4379 Місяць тому

    CAN SOMEOME COME AS VISITOR WITHOUT INVITATION

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Місяць тому +1

      @@justreal4379 yes

  • @Havis2024
    @Havis2024 6 місяців тому

    How much do I need in bank to be approved

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  5 місяців тому

      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

  • @nairvelofficial1228
    @nairvelofficial1228 11 місяців тому

    Do I need traveling insurance??

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  11 місяців тому

      It's advisable but not compulsory

  • @Havis2024
    @Havis2024 3 місяці тому

    How long did you take to receive your visa for uk

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Місяць тому

      not more than 1 month...cant remember dates...

  • @charmainej4820
    @charmainej4820 Рік тому

    Did you buy your flight tickets in advance?

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому +1

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

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

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

  • @mrsamseko
    @mrsamseko Рік тому

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

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

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

    • @prince0016
      @prince0016 11 місяців тому

      Yes ...its possible

  • @fridahnkatha8962
    @fridahnkatha8962 Рік тому

    How much did you use in the whole process

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

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

  • @janetomamo1105
    @janetomamo1105 Рік тому

    There's no interview

  • @kibirige20
    @kibirige20 6 місяців тому

    you so cute 🥰

  • @MissMercy838
    @MissMercy838 Рік тому

    Also how much did you paid for the flight?

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

      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
      @ibrahimhussein9149 10 місяців тому

      Is a round trip must

  • @ramamuge3380
    @ramamuge3380 2 місяці тому

    USDT😂

  • @SheedLordBear
    @SheedLordBear Рік тому

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

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

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

  • @africangirl189
    @africangirl189 Рік тому

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

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому +2

      To each their own african girl 😌

    • @usajimary
      @usajimary Рік тому +2

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

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  Рік тому

      @@usajimary 🥲🥲🤭🤭🤣🤣

  • @FaithAwuor-nd3qq
    @FaithAwuor-nd3qq 6 місяців тому

    Hello can i call you

    • @Grayceee_
      @Grayceee_  6 місяців тому +1

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