UK Visa Sponsorship for Kenyan Nationals
UK visa sponsorship for Kenyan nationals. Kenya-based applicants commonly use Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker routes for sponsored employment.
Most-used UK visa routes
- +Skilled Worker
- +Health and Care Worker
Top sponsored roles for Kenyan applicants
Nurse • Doctor • Care worker • Engineer
Cost in KES
Approx KSh 80,000–110,000 base visa fee + IHS
FX rates fluctuate; check the GBP equivalent of the published Home Office fee at the moment you apply. Fees include the Immigration Health Surcharge unless on the Health and Care Worker visa.
Common refusal reasons / pitfalls
- !English exemption typically applies
- !Police certificate
- !TB test
Application logistics
Kenya is a major source for UK NHS clinical sponsorship. NMC adaptation programmes and OSCE pre-departure preparation common.
Frequently asked questions
Can Kenyan nationals get UK visa sponsorship in 2026?
Yes. Kenya is among the largest source countries for UK Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker visas. The most common routes are Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker.
What is the UK visa fee in KES?
Approx KSh 80,000–110,000 base visa fee + IHS. Add the Immigration Health Surcharge (£1,035 per year of visa, exempt for Health and Care Worker visa holders).
Which roles do Kenyan applicants most commonly get sponsored for?
Nurse, Doctor, Care worker, Engineer.
What are the most common refusal reasons for Kenyan applicants?
English exemption typically applies; Police certificate; TB test. Cross-checking the employer is on the Home Office sponsor register before applying eliminates the largest single failure mode (applying to non-sponsoring employers).
Where do Kenyan nationals submit biometrics?
Kenya is a major source for UK NHS clinical sponsorship. NMC adaptation programmes and OSCE pre-departure preparation common.