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Kenya Visa Document Assistance in Short North, Ohio

Kenya uses English for most official documents, but the application process for visas, family petitions, and civil record requests still involves specific procedures that trip people up. We help you gather the right documents, organize your packet in the correct order, and translate any Swahili-language records into certified English.

Serving Short North, Franklin County · 6 miles from our Morse Rd office (~12 min drive)

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Who We Serve

Columbus has a vibrant Kenyan community — professionals, students at Ohio State, and longtime residents with deep ties to family back home. Whether you are traveling to Nairobi for a wedding, handling family property, or sponsoring a relative's visit to the US, Asal Multi Services helps you prepare every document your application requires.

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What We Help With in Short North

We are a document preparation and translation service — not an attorney or embassy. We make sure every document in your packet is complete, accurate, and correctly formatted before you submit.

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Kenya Certificate of Good Conduct Assistance

The Kenya Certificate of Good Conduct (police clearance) is required for immigration applications, employment, and some visa processes. We walk you through the eCitizen portal application and help organize the supporting documents you need.

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Civil Registry Document Requests

Kenya's civil registry holds birth certificates, marriage certificates, and death records. We help you prepare request letters and organize the certified copies needed for US immigration applications and visa filings.

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Swahili Document Translation

Some older Kenyan civil records and local government documents are in Swahili. We provide certified English translations accepted by USCIS and US embassies.

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Kenya eTA Application Assistance

Kenya now uses an electronic travel authorization (eTA) system for most visitors. We help Kenyan nationals in the US navigate the eTA portal and prepare supporting documents for family and tourist travel.

Documents You Typically Need

Every case is different — but these are the documents most commonly required for kenya visa applications. We review your specific situation when you come in.

  • 1Valid Kenyan passport (minimum 6 months validity)
  • 2Kenya Certificate of Good Conduct (for immigration applications)
  • 3Birth certificate from Kenya National Registration Bureau
  • 4Marriage certificate (if applicable, certified copy)
  • 5National ID card or Huduma Namba documentation
  • 6Financial statements and proof of ties to Kenya or US
  • 7Passport-style photos meeting embassy requirements
  • 8Invitation letter if visiting family in the US
What Trips People Up

Navigating eCitizen and Kenya Government Portals from Abroad

Kenya has digitized many of its government services through the eCitizen portal, which is a great improvement — but using these systems from the US can be confusing, especially for older applications or when a family member in Kenya needs to assist. We help you understand exactly what to do, what documents to upload, and what to expect at each step. We also help draft request letters to the civil registry or county offices when in-person processes in Kenya are required.

How It Works

1

Bring Your Documents

Visit our office at 3185 Morse Rd, Suite 15, Columbus OH 43231 with your original documents. We review everything and tell you exactly what is missing.

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We Prepare & Translate

We complete your application forms, translate any non-English documents with a signed certification, and take any required photos in our office.

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Review Together

We go through your complete packet with you before you submit — so you understand every document and feel confident.

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You Submit, We Stay Available

You submit the application to the embassy, consulate, or online portal. If you get a follow-up request, call us — we are here.

Frequently Asked Questions — Kenya Visa in Short North

How do I get my Kenya Certificate of Good Conduct from Columbus?+
The Certificate of Good Conduct is now applied for through Kenya's eCitizen portal (ecitizen.go.ke). You will need to provide your fingerprints — this can be done at any certified fingerprinting location in Columbus, and we can recommend locations. We help you prepare your application package and understand each step of the online process.
Can you translate my Kenyan birth certificate into English?+
Most Kenyan birth certificates issued after 1978 are already in English. However, some older records and certain county-level documents may be in Swahili or include Swahili annotations. If your document needs translation, we provide certified English translation with a signed statement accepted by USCIS and US embassies.
My family needs an invitation letter for a Kenya visa to visit me in the US. Can you help?+
Yes. We help you draft a professional invitation letter that includes all the information embassies and consulates look for — your relationship to the visitor, your US address, confirmation that you will support their stay, and your contact information. We also advise on what financial documents to include.
Do Kenyans need a visa to visit the US?+
Yes, Kenyan citizens require a B-1/B-2 tourist/business visa to visit the United States. This is applied for at the US Embassy in Nairobi. We help Kenyan families in Columbus prepare the supporting documents for their family members' visa applications — financial support letters, invitation letters, and document organization.
How far is your office from Short North?+
Our office at 3185 Morse Rd, Suite 15, Columbus is approximately 6 miles from Short North — typically a 12-minute drive. We're on the north side of Columbus between Cleveland Ave and I-71 with free parking. Walk in any day Monday through Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday 10am–4pm. No appointment needed.
Do you serve the Kenya Visa community in Franklin County?+
Yes. Short North and surrounding Franklin County communities are a regular part of our client base. We help families and individuals from across Columbus Metro prepare visa application documents, translate vital records, and assemble complete packets for embassy and consulate submission.

Consulate & Processing Information

The Kenya Embassy in Washington DC and the Consulate in Los Angeles handle consular services for Kenyan nationals in the US. Most Kenya civil record requests can now be initiated online through eCitizen.go.ke.

Getting to Our Office from Short North

Distance

6 miles

Drive Time

~12 minutes

From

Columbus Metro

From Short North, head toward Columbus and exit onto Morse Rd. Our office is at 3185 Morse Rd, Suite 15 — between Cleveland Ave and I-71. Free on-site parking, walk-ins welcome every day Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–4pm.

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Important: Asal Multi Services is a document preparation service, not an immigration attorney, legal representative, or embassy. We do not provide legal advice and are not affiliated with any embassy, consulate, or US government agency. Visa and travel authorization decisions are made solely by the relevant government authority.

Ready to Get Your Documents in Order?

Walk in or call our Columbus office — we speak English, Somali, and Arabic.

Serving Short North and all of Central Ohio

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3185 Morse Rd, Ste 15, Columbus, OH 43231 · Mon–Fri 10am–6pm · Sat 10am–6pm · Sun 10am–4pm