The services mentioned here are optional. To use them, you will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee. You must pay this extra fee when you attend the visa application centre only.
“Visit visa” applications that meet the fast track criteria are normally resolved within 4 working days excluding the day of submission. To qualify for the fast track service you must meet the criteria mentioned below:
Have travelled previously to the UK, USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand within the last 2 years.
Have evidence of sufficient funds to cover their visit,
VFS Global is pleased to be able to offer an SMS service which updates customers in Kenya on the progress of their UK visa applications. The easy to use SMS service sends an automated message to the applicant's mobile phone at various stages of the visa application process. This is followed up with an automated email message to the applicant’s email informing them of the status of their visa application. The SMS text service is available in English.
The SMS text service can be purchased for Ksh 190.00 (VAT inclusive), when you submit your application at the visa application center. The SMS service application form can also be completed before visiting the application centre. Click Here to download the SMS application form.
Note: This value added service is available only in Kenya (Local SMS Only).
Please read the SMS Service Disclaimer carefully before applying for this service
