The United Kingdom has announced major changes to its visa application process affecting applicants from various countries, including Kenya. These modifications, revealed on Monday, October 21, 2024, by the UK Government, will impact both current and prospective visa applicants. At the heart of these changes is the transition from TLScontact to VFS Global as the commercial partner responsible for visa printing. This shift is scheduled to occur between September 2024 and January 2025 across multiple regions, including Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. For Kenyan applicants, this means initiating their application with TLScontact and completing it with VFS Global.