Kenya•AfricaClass A Permit - Mining and Prospecting
At a Glance
Processing Time
42-70 days
Application Fee
20,000 KES
Stay Duration
2 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work permit for foreign nationals in mining and mineral prospecting operations. Requires mining license and minimum USD 100,000 capital.
Class A permits allow foreign nationals to conduct mining and mineral prospecting operations in Kenya. Requires government licensing and significant capital investment.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
100,000 EUR
Investment Required
100,000 USD
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Passport copy
Mining license
Prospecting or mining license
Financial proof
Bank statement showing USD 100,000+ capital
Technical qualifications
Mining expertise documentation
Police clearance
From country of origin
Passport photo
Recent photograph
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Advantages
- Mining operations permitted
- Family dependents allowed
- Renewable
- Support for resource extraction
Considerations
- Requires mining license
- High capital requirement
- Complex regulatory environment
- Long processing time
Application Process
Obtain mining license
Get prospecting or mining license from relevant authority
Verify capital
Demonstrate USD 100,000+ capital
Create eFNS account
Register on Immigration portal
Complete Form 25
Fill application
Prepare documents
Gather all supporting documents
Upload via eFNS
Submit application
Pay fee
KES 20,000
Await approval
6-10 weeks processing
Application Forms
Class A Permit Application Form 25
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