Visa Info for Kenyan Students Going to a University in United Kingdom

Which documents are required for my student visa?

When you apply for your visa, one of the most important things you need to prove is that you have enough money to support yourself during your study programme. you need 1334 GBP per month if you are going to study in London, or 1023 GBP per month if you are going to study outside London

Kenyan students will have to prove they speak English well enough to study in an international university in United Kingdom. These language skills ensure that you can succeed in your classes and manage your way around United Kingdom.

Kenyan students will need to take a medical test before arriving in United Kingdom.

Kenyan students won't need to set up a Restricted Bank Account. This type of bank account restricts the amount of money you can withdraw every month, and only allows you to access it when you arrive in United Kingdom.

The earliest you can apply for a visa is 6 months before you start your course. You’ll usually get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks. You need to provide tuberculosis test results as well along with your documents. You can bring family members to the UK only if you are enrolled in postgraduate research courses or courses with government-funded scholarships. If you complete your studies in the UK, you may be eligible to switch to a Skilled Worker Visa upon receiving a job offer and fulfilling all the necessary eligibility requirements.

Look at the British immigration website for more detailed visa information.