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Family Visit Visa
When you want to reunite with loved ones abroad, Visa Advisory Services Limited is here to guide you through the Family Visit Visa process — from eligibility and documentation to smooth application and approval.
A Family Visit Visa enables individuals to visit family members, relatives, or sponsors living legally in a foreign country for a defined period. The visa duration can vary depending on the host country’s rules and your travel needs, typically ranging from 6 months up to 10 years, with options such as 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 5 years, or 10 years.
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Why Apply for a Family Visit Visa?
Reunite with family or relatives legally residing abroad
Participate in family events such as weddings, anniversaries, reunions
Provide or receive support during important family occasions
Combine personal travel with visiting loved ones
Whether the host is your sibling, spouse, parent, child, or other relative, we help you understand family visit visa eligibility and the criteria you must meet.
Key Features & Duration Options
Short-term stays: Many jurisdictions grant visas for stays of 6 months or 1 year for family visits.
Mid-term visas: In some cases, 2-year or 5-year options are available for frequent visits.
Long-term visas: Some countries allow 10-year multiple-entry visas, facilitating repeated travel over a decade.
You may apply for a single-entry or multiple-entry family visit visa depending on your relationship and travel frequency. Family Visit Visa
Common Requirements & Documentation
Across most countries, including Kenya and many others, you will often need to submit:
A valid passport (typically with 6+ months validity and blank pages)
Recent passport-size photographs
A completed visa application form
Invitation letter from the family member / host (providing their address, contact details, relationship, duration of stay)
Copy of host’s legal status / ID / permit in that country
Proof of accommodation and travel itinerary
Evidence of financial means to cover your stay
Additional documents such as marriage certificate, birth certificate, or proof of relationship
For visit to Kenya, an invitation letter from your Kenyan host is often required.
Why Use Visa Advisory Services Limited?
Applying for a Family Visit Visa can be complex — especially when dealing with changing immigration rules, cross-border documentation, or differing embassy requirements. Our services include:
Expert assessment of eligibility and visa category
Document preparation and review for strength and compliance
Guidance on obtaining quality invitation letters
Submission support and embassy liaison
Updates and follow-ups until your visa is granted
Whether your family member is in Kenya, the UK, US, Europe, or elsewhere, we offer bespoke support tailored to your circumstances. Family Visit Visa