Kenyans planning to travel to the UK will be required to wait for a maximum of 15 working days following changes made to visa printing.
Speaking during the launch of the upgraded TLSContact Visa Application Centre in Nairobi on Monday, March 6, British High Commissioner to Kenya Jane Marriott noted that visas would now be printed in Kenya.
The move is meant to eliminate delays in visa printing as the country would not rely on the regional centre in South Africa.
"Through the centre, you will come in, give your application, have your biometrics taken and the decision is made in South Africa where we have our regional centre. (Once notified) you come back to collect your passport.
"Today we're opening these offices to ensure a much better experience for our Kenyan friends who are coming here. Visas will now be printed here in Kenya," she stated.
Her sentiments were echoed by UK Visas and Immigration Director for Visits and International Network Dominique Hardy who encouraged Kenyans to seize the opportunity and apply for the UK Visas.
She noted that through the Super Priority Visa Service, Kenyans would get a decision on their applications, a day later.
"We are now able to offer the Super Priority Next Day Visa service in Kenya as part of our continuous efforts to improve our service offer to our customers.
"I would like to thank your commercial partner TLSContact for their support in making this possible," she stated.
Hardy is currently in the country for a one-day visit to Nairobi.
During her trip, she met government officials, members of the business community and staff at the British High Commission.
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