If you are looking to bring a spouse into Kenya then the first step is to apply for the spouse visa urgently. For most people, this is more of a hassle than they expect it to be. This guide will assist you in completing the procedure and getting your spouse into Kenya as best as possible.
How to Apply for a Spouse Visa
If you are unable to come to Kenya because of work or some other reason then it is a good idea to apply for a spouse visa to bring your spouse to Kenya.
The majority of people want to bring them to bring the traditional arrangement that they have with their spouses, especially the Kenyan wives. Some Kenyan husbands send their Kenyan wives to live with their first cousins when they visit Kenya. The reason for this is that they want to preserve their cultural identity. They want their wives to stay with their parents so that they will be able to continue being with their culture and traditions. The application process itself is quite simple. You just need to follow the application process and the necessary documents with this.
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Documents Required for an Application
First, you will need to have some sort of legal proof that your spouse is lawfully residing in the country. You can use a marriage certificate, a letter from your lawyer that shows that they are a real lawyer, or a letter from your employer. These documents must be translated into English and you can download a PDF version of the translation here.
Next, you will need to have proof that you are married. You can use a wedding certificate or a certificate that proves you got married in the past two years. These should be photocopied and included in the passport application. Now, you need to get your partner's visa and this can be accomplished by applying for a Visa Waiver Program for Migrants.
Moreover, with this, there have some other requirements for spouse into Kenya include the following:
- Renewed passport with a validity of at least six months
- The visa application form with a photocopy of the applicant’s photo page
- The passport photo of the applicant must be 35mm x 35 mm and taken within the last six months
- A Proof of application and payment with a record of the accommodation
- A completed visa application form
- Return ticket confirmation
And you should also include the state of the purpose of their visit, and how long they will be staying.
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What is the cost of a Kenyan spouse visa?
A spouse visa allows your partner to move to Kenya and live with you. The visa has a validity of two years and can be extended for times beyond that.
Moreover, the spouse visa is valid for two years and can be extended at the end of that time. The cost of the visa is determined by the applicant's nationality and the kind of visa selected.
It also depends on whether you choose to apply for the visa in Kenya or your partner’s country of origin.
The visa fees will also vary depending on whether you choose to apply for the visa in Kenya or your partner’s country of origin.
If you are traveling as an individual visitor, you can apply for a 90 days tourist visa for 90 days, and you will only have to pay 77 USD for the visa application.
You will be granted an individual entrance visa with a validity period of 90 days, and you will receive your visa after a processing time of 4-5 days.
Otherwise, you'll choose a 3 days tourist visa with 72 hours of visa validity and 72 hours of stay validity and you've got to pay 47 USD for that. you'll get a visa after 4-5 days of processing.
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What Happens Once You Apply?
When you apply for your spouse visa, you will get a ‘Review Request’ which you must follow up with. Thus, the process is not very simple. But it is important to be aware of all of the documents that will be needed for your spouse visa to enter the country.
Conclusion
Arrangements for bringing spouses into Kenya and applying for a spouse visa are not difficult if you know what you are doing.
Application for a Kenyan spouse visa is the same to apply for a spouse visa in any other country.
Also, you do need to make sure that you have submitted all correct documents to complete the application.
