Work Permits

This is issued to a person who is offered specific employment by a specific employer, the government of Kenya or any other person or authority under the control of the Government or an approved technical aid scheme under the United Nations Organization or some other approved Agency (not being an exempted person under section 34 (3), who is in possession of skills or qualifications that are not available in Kenya and whose engagement in that employment will be of benefit to Kenya.

Requirements

• Online submission of duly filled and signed Form 25
• Two copies of detailed and signed cover letter from the employer/organization/ self, addressed to the Director of Immigration Services
• Copies of valid national passport
• Two(2) recent passport size colored photos (for both new and renewal)
• Current Immigration status if in the country
• Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution
• Copy of any previous permit(s) and or pass (es) held
• Duly certified copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Name of the Kenyan understudy
• Certified copies of academic/professional certificates and full contracts of the Kenyan understudy
• Curriculum vitae (CV) for the Kenyan understudy.
• Full contact-address, email, cell phone, of the Kenyan understudy
• Clearance letter from relevant institutions.
• Certificate of company / organization registration.
• Valid organization Tax Compliance Certificate for new cases, and both organization and individual Tax Compliance Certificatesfor renewals cases from KRA
• Duly filled and signed Form 27(Report on Employment)
• Processing fees non-refundable (Kshs. 20,000)
• Issuance fees Kshs. 500,000 per year

This is issued to a person who intends to engage, whether alone or in partnership, in a specific manufacture in Kenya

Requirements

• Online submission of duly filled and signed Form 25.
• Two copies of detailed and signed cover letter from the employer /self /organization, addressed to the Director of Immigration Services
• Copies of valid national passport
• Two(2) recent passport size colored photos (for both new and renewal)
• Current Immigration status if in the country
• Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution
• Copy of any previous permit(s) and or pass (es) held
• Copy of license held
• Proof of funds for investment (manufacturing) at least USD 100,000)
• Registration certificate of the Company
• Memorandum of Understanding
• Articles of Association
• Signed current audited accounts (for renewals)
• Copy of PIN certificate
• Tax compliance certificate from KRA (for renewals)
• Certificate of Incorporation of the company
• Shareholder’s certificate (CR12)
• Valid Organization Tax Compliance Certificate for new cases, and both valid organization and individual Tax Compliance Certificates for renewal cases.
• Processing fees non-refundable (Kshs. 20,000/=)
• Issuance fees Kshs. 250,000 per year

This is issued to a person who intends to engage, whether alone or in partnership, in a specific trade, business, consultancy or profession (other than a prescribed profession) in Kenya.

Requirements

• Duly filled and signed Form 25 online form.
• Two copies of detailed and signed cover letter from the employer/ self /organization, addressed to the Director of Immigration Services
• Copies of valid national passport
• Two (2) recent passport size-colored photos (for both new and renewal)
• Current Immigration status if in the country
• Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution
• Copy of any previous permit(s) and or pass (es) held
• Duly filled form 27
• Documentary proof of capital to be invested at least USD 100,000
• Certificate of incorporation of the company
• Memorandum of understanding
• Articles of association
• Shareholding certificate (CR 12)
• Copies of PIN certificate
• Signed current audited accounts (for renewals)
• List of Kenyans already employed (for renewals)
• Clearance letter from relevant institutions.
• Two copies of bank statement verification form (For new cases).
• Provide a proof of offshore transaction receipt / slip.
• Valid Organization Tax Compliance Certificate for new cases, and both valid organization and individual Tax Compliance Certificates for renewal cases.
• Duly filled and signed Form 27(Report on Employment)
• Processing fees non-refundable (Kshs. 20,000/=)
• Issuance fees Kshs. 250,000 per year.

This is issued to a person who is not less that thirty-five years of age and has in his own right and at his full and free disposition an assured annual income of not less than the prescribed amount that is derived from sources other than any such employment, occupation, trade, business or profession as is referred to in the description of any of the classes specified in this Schedule.

Requirements

• Duly filled and signed Form 25 online form. You will print out the form at the end of the application.
• Two copies of detailed and signed cover letter from employer /self/ organization, addressed to the Director of Immigration Services
• Copies of valid national passport
• Two(2) recent passport size colored photos (for both new and renewal)
• Current Immigration status if in the country
• Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution
• Copy of any previous permit(s) and or pass (es) held
• Documentary proof of annual assured income of atleast USD 24,000 per annum derived from either Pension/Annuity or sources outside Kenya and remitted to Kenya
• Processing fees non-refundable (Kshs. 20,000/=)
• Issuance fees Kshs. 250,000

This is issued to a person who has been granted refugee status in Kenya in accordance with the refugee law of Kenya and any spouse of such a refugee who intends to take up employment or engage in a specific occupation, trade, business or profession.

Requirements

• Duly filled and signed Form 25 online form.
• Two copies of detailed and signed cover letter from the employer/organization/ self, addressed to the Director of Immigration Services
• Copies of valid refugee card
• Two(2) recent passport size colored photos (for both new and renewal)
• Current Immigration status if in the country
• Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution
• Copy of any previous permit(s) and or pass (es) held
• Recommendation letter from the Department of Refugee Affairs
• Valid organization Tax Compliance Certificate for new cases, and both organization and individual Tax Compliance Certificates for renewals cases from KRA

This permit is issued any person or class or description of persons, exempted by the cabinet secretary from provisions of obtaining a work permit by notice in the gazette (Section 34 (3) (g) of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011).

Requirements

• Duly filled and signed Form 25 – Issuance/permit renewal online form
• Two copies of detailed and signed cover letter from the employer/organization/ self, addressed to the Director of Immigration Services
• Copy of a valid national passport
• Two(2) recent passport size photos (for both Renewal and New cases)
• Current Immigration status if in the country
• Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution
• Copy of the gazette notice
• Copy of duly signed host country agreement
• Valid organization Tax Compliance Certificate for new cases, and both organization and individual Tax Compliance Certificates for renewals cases from KRA

This permit is issued to a person who is member of an institution registered under the Society’s Act and is engaged as a missionary and whose activities are directly involved in preaching or conduct of the religious worship and rituals, and whose presence in Kenya is of benefit to the country.

Requirements

• Duly filled and signed application Form 25.
• Two (2) recent passport size-coloured photos (for both new and renewal).
• Copies of valid national passport (bio-data page).
• Current Immigration status if in the country.
• Signed cover letter from the employer/organization in Kenya addressed to the Director General of Immigration Services.
• Registration certificate of local religious society.
• Proof of registration of the sending religious society in home country.
• Letter from the sending religious society in home country to include the following details; –
  • Physical address.
  • Tel. No.
  • Email address.
  • Contact details of a Senior Official i.e. name, telephone number, email address and Physical address
• Supporting letter from local umbrella religious body i.e. Supkem, Hindu Council, Sikh Union, or any other recognized local religious body where it applicable.
• Documentary proof of training in the religious faith.
• Certificate of ordination (where applicable).
• Academic Certificates i.e. Secondary School certificates, College diploma or University degree.
• Details of actual place of work;-
  • Name (eg Masjid Musa, Majengo Mombasa, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tudor Mombasa).
  • Physical address (location/road/street/town/village, county).
  • Telephone number.
  • Email Address.
  • Contact person – Name, Title, telephone Number.
• Processing fee – Gratis
• Issuance fee – 20, 000 per year.

This permit is issued to a person who works remotely within Kenya for a company registered outside the country.

The permit is issued for a period of one (1) or two (2) years renewable to a foreigner who is not a Prohibited Immigration and who: –

• Work under an employment contract for a company registered outside Kenya.
• Is a shareholder or conducts business on behalf of a foreign company.
• Offers services as a self-employed to clients who are located outside Kenya.

Requirements

• Duly filled and signed application Form 25.
• Two (2) recent passport size coloured photos (for both new and renewal
• Copies of valid national passport (bio-data page).
• Current Immigration status if in the country.
• Detailed and signed cover letter from the applicant addressed to the Director General of Immigration Services stating the nature of employment or business location and duration of stay.
• Signed cover letter from the employer/company/organization addressed to the Director General of Immigration Services.
• Bank Statement/Payslips for last three (3) months proving monthly income.
• Proof of accommodation i.e. hotel reservation, lease/rental agreement.
• Letter of no objection from local embassy of home country.
• Company details; –
  • Physical address, telephone number, email address.
  • Contact person – Name, Job title, telephone and email.
• Processing fee – USD 200.
• Issuance fee – USD 1,000 per year.

This permit is issued to staff of the UN, Diplomatic Missions, Intergovernmental Organizations or International non-governmental organizations, accredited to neighboring hardship countries and staff based in hardship neighbouring countries of such organizations.

Requirements

• Duly filled and signed application Form 25.
• Two (2) recent passport size coloured photos (for both new and renewal).
• Copies of valid national passport (bio-data page).
• Current Immigration status if in the country
• Signed cover letter from the employer/company/organization addressed to the Director General of Immigration Services.
• Proof of employment.
• Organizations Laissez Passer or diplomatic passport.
• Posting letter to the neighbouring country.
• Proof of remuneration for the past three months.
• Processing fee USD 200.
• Issuance fee USD 1000 per year.

This permit is issued to a person who is a member of prescribed professional and working for religious or charitable organizations and who is not involved in preaching or the conduct of religious worship and rituals and whose presence will be of benefit to Kenya.

Requirements

• Duly filled and signed application Form 25.
• Two (2) recent passport size coloured photos (for both new and renewal)
• Copies of valid national passport (bio-data page)
• Current Immigration status if in the country
• Detailed and signed cover letter from the applicant, addressed to the Director General of Immigration Services stating the nature of employment or business intended location and duration of stay, location of employer or clients or business.
• Signed cover letter from the employer / company/ organization addressed to the Director General of Immigration Services.
• Proof of nationality.
• Clearance from professional bodies and relevant government entities.
• Academic and professional certificates
• Curriculum Vitae
• Suitable understudy
• Contract /letter of employment from the organization.
• Physical address of the organization headquarters.
• Certificate of incorporation/registration certificate.
• Organization and individual tax compliance or exemption
• Processing Fees Kshs. 20,000/

This permit is issued to a person who is a citizen of a Member State of the East African Community and is not a Prohibited Immigrant and who intends to reside, engage in employment, activity, business, trade or engage in any prescribed profession and whose presence will be of benefit to Kenya.

Requirements

• Duly filled and signed application Form 25.
• Two (2) recent passport size coloured photos (for both new and renewal)
• Copies of valid national passport (bio-data page).
• Current Immigration status if in the country
• Cover letter from the organization/employer addressed to the Director General of Immigration Services.
• Certificate of registration of the organization or business.
• Academic certificate/professional certificates.
• Clearance letters/Licenses from relevant bodies for members of prescribed profession.
• For Investors;
  • Proof Capital investment for investors.
  • Proof of land ownership or lease for farmers.
  • Shareholding certificate (CR 12) for investors.
  • Proof of source of income for residents.
• For Missionaries;
  • Letter from sending religious society in home country.
  • Proof of registration of sending religious society in home country.
  • Details of sending religious society (HQ);
    • • Physical address.
      • Telephone number.
      • Email address.
      • Contact details of senior official of sending religious society i.e. Name, Title (e.g Bishop, Sheikh, Priest), Telephone number and Email address.
• Supporting letter from local umbrella religious body i.e. Supkem, Hindu Council, Sikh Union or any other recognized religious body.
• Documentary proof of training in religious faith.
• Certificate of ordination (where applicable).
• Details of work station: –
  • Name i.e. masjid Musa, Majengo Mombasa, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tudor Mombasa.
  • Physical address i.e. Location, road/street/town/village, county.
  • Telephone number.
  • Email address.
  • Contact Person i.e. Name, Title, Telephone
• For renewals;
  • Tax Compliance Certificate (Individual/employer).
  • Investors to produce tax compliance certificate for company.
  • Labourers and small-scale traders to provide police clearance certificate (Kenya).
• Processing fee – Gratis.
• Issuance fee – Gratis.

This is a document issued under Regulation 34 of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulations 2012 to person(s) who wishes to enter or remain in Kenya for a limited period for purposes of temporarily conducting a business, trade or profession.

Requirements

• A dully filled and signed Form 32 – Special Pass online application form (Stamped by Institution).
• Detailed and Signed Cover letter addressed to the Director of Immigration Services from the applicant/organization
• Two (2) recent passport size color photos.
• Copy of passport (the bio-data page)
• Current Immigration status if in the country
• Copy of Registration Certificate for the organization.
• Certified copies of academic and professional certificates
• Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution
• Copy of any permit or passes held.
• Copy of any official receipt or acknowledgement for those waiting for permits processing.
• Clearance letter from the relevant authorities.
• Fees USD 200 per month
• EAC member states issued Gratis

This document is issued to a person whose spouse, parent or guardian is lawfully entitled to enter Kenya as provided by regulation 27 and 28 of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulations, 2012.

The document is issued to persons who are Dependents of the following categories of people;

• Kenya Citizens
• Permit holders
• Exempted persons
• Permanent residents

Requirements

• A duly filled and signed Form 28 – Dependant Pass online form.
• Detailed and Signed Cover letter from the applicant addressed to the Director of Immigration Services
• Two (2) recent colored passport size photographs of the dependant
• Copy of a valid national passport / National ID (bio-data page) for both the applicant and the Dependant.
• Evidence of the relationship between the applicant and the dependant i.e. duly certified copies of marriage certificate, birth certificate, and death certificate, whichever applicable
• Proof of sufficient and assured income to sustain self and the dependant.
• Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution
• Documentary Proof of any other condition leading to dependency e.g. Medical condition, disability, age among others.
• A valid copy of permit for those applicants holding a work permit (at least six months prior to date of application).
• Fees ;
  • Spouses of Kenyan citizens- Kshs. 20,000.
  • Spouses of Kenyan Permits or Permanent resident holders- Kshs. 10,000.

This is a document issued to a parent or a guardian of a person seeking to enter into and remain in Kenya for the purposes of pursuing their education in Kenya’s Educational or Training Institutions where they have been accepted or admitted as provided by regulation 30 of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulations 2012.

The applicant/foreign student must be accepted as a student by an approved Educational or Training Establishment.

Requirements

• A duly filled, signed and stamped application Form 30, by the institution’s authorized personnel (Both new and renewal cases).
• Detailed and Signed Cover letter addressed to the Director of Immigration Services from the institution indicating the course to be pursued and the duration – both new and renewal cases
• Signed commitment letter from the sponsor – both new and renewal cases
• National passport copy of the sponsor – both new and renewal cases
• Proof of funds for self-sponsored students – both new and renewal cases
• For minors, consent letter from the parent – both new and renewal cases
• Copy of parent’s national passport and copy of birth certificate of the minor should be attached as proof of relationship (for minors). – both new and renewal cases
• Copy of a valid national passport both new and renewal cases (the bio-data page)
• Current immigration status for the pupil/student- both new and renewal cases (If in the country)
• Two (2) recent passport size color photos. – both new and renewal cases
• Duly certified Copies of basic academic certificates for those joining Tertiary Institutions and Universities -new cases
• Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution -both new and renewal cases
• Copy of the school’s/college registration certificate from the Ministry of Education
• Clearance letter from Department of Refugee Affairs for refugees. – both new and renewal cases
• Certified copies of progress report/transcripts obtained(by the issuing institution) -for renewal cases
• Copy of student’s pass previously held -for renewal cases
• For minor attach a copy of parent’s Kenya residence permit if not a boarder.
• Police Clearance Certificate from the country of origin, or if a resident, from the Kenya Police Service
• Fees USD 201 for two (2) years

This is a document issued to person(s) seeking to enter and remain in Kenya for the purpose of undertaking Internship or an academic research within Kenya. The applicant must be accepted as an intern or researcher in an institution within Kenya

Kenya Internship / Research Passes

Requirements

• A duly filled, signed and stamped application Form 30, by the institution’s authorized personnel (Both new and renewal cases).
• Detailed and Signed cover letter from the institution indicating the internship or research topic to be pursued and the duration and should be addressed to the Director of Immigration Services
• Copy of a valid national passport (the bio-data page)
• Current immigration status of the pupil/student(if in the country)
• Two (2) recent passport size color photos
• Duly certified copies of academic certificates and CV
• Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution
• Copy of research permit from the National Council for science and Technology (NACOSTI) for those undertaking research programs
• Police Clearance Certificate from the country of origin, or if a resident, from the Kenya Police Service
• Certificate of incorporation for institution offering Internship
• Tax compliance certificate for institution offering Internship

Fees USD 100 ( issued only for one (1) year