
Expat Relocation
Support for expatriates and families relocating to Kenya for work or lifestyle reasons.
Key Areas of Support
Pre-Arrival Planning
Arrival & Relocation Support
Compliance & Settling-In Guidance
Family & Lifestyle Integration
Ongoing Expat Support
Who This Service Is For
Expatriate professionals relocating to Kenya
Corporate-sponsored individuals and families
Senior executives and highly skilled professionals
Entrepreneurs and internationally mobile individuals
Why Choose Vela Global Mobility
Kenya-based, locally informed execution
Structured, consulting-led approach
Human-centred support
Strong partner ecosystem
Ongoing support
We support expatriate individuals and families relocating to Kenya by providing structured, on-the-ground relocation and expatriate support. Based in Nairobi, our services are designed to simplify complex transitions, combining practical coordination with locally informed guidance throughout the relocation journey.
Whether relocating for employment, assignment, or long-term residence, we help individuals and families navigate settlement with clarity, confidence, and continuity of support.
Key Areas of Support
Pre-Arrival Planning
We support clients before arrival by helping them prepare for relocation through structured planning and coordination.
Arrival planning and relocation briefings
Housing advisory and cost-of-living guidance
Country, security, and lifestyle orientation
School and family advisory support
Arrival & Relocation Support
Upon arrival, we provide practical support to help individuals and families settle quickly and comfortably.
Airport meet-and-assist coordination
Temporary accommodation support
Permanent housing search assistance
Lease negotiation support and utilities setup
Local orientation and city familiarisation
Compliance & Settling-In Guidance
We help expatriates navigate essential administrative and compliance-related processes through coordination and guidance.
Work permit and residence compliance coordination
Registration process guidance
Health insurance facilitation
Driver’s licence and local requirements orientation
High-level tax residency orientation
Family & Lifestyle Integration
Our support extends beyond logistics to help families integrate into their new environment.
School placement guidance
Spouse and family support coordination
Healthcare facility mapping
Domestic support and neighbourhood orientation
Emergency support frameworks
Ongoing Expat Support
We remain a consistent point of contact beyond initial relocation.
Dedicated expatriate liaison support
Renewal reminders and ongoing coordination
Relocation concierge assistance
Responsive support for changing needs
Our role is to reduce uncertainty, manage complexity, and provide dependable support throughout the expatriation journey.