Can you afford this trip?

A realistic budget estimate: visa fee, return flight from East Africa, accommodation, and daily expenses in USD and your local currency. Not a quote, but a planning tool you can trust.

Number of days at destination

Suggested range: KSh 250,000 KES - KSh 15,000,000 KES

$5,200
KSh 670,800 KES
Visa application fee$150(KSh 19,350 KES)
Return flight from East Africa$850(KSh 109,650 KES)
Accommodation (14 nights, mid)$2,380(KSh 307,020 KES)
Daily expenses (14 days, mid)$1,820(KSh 234,780 KES)

London is significantly more expensive than the rest of the UK. Outside London, daily costs can be 30-40% lower.

Plus minimum balance to show the embassy: $2,500 (≈ KSh 322,500 KES)

The embassy expects to see this *in addition to* spending money, as proof you'll return.