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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.