Kenya•AfricaClass C Permit - Prescribed Profession
At a Glance
Processing Time
42-70 days
Application Fee
20,000 KES
Stay Duration
2 years
Renewable
Varies
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 professionals in prescribed fields (medical, legal, engineering, etc.) practicing their profession in Kenya.
Class C permits are for foreign professionals in designated fields who wish to practice their profession in Kenya. Professionals must register with relevant Kenyan professional bodies.
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Requirements
Professional
Required Skills
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Passport copy
Professional qualifications
Bachelor's degree in prescribed field
Professional registration
Registration with Kenyan professional body
Police clearance
From country of origin
Passport photo
Recent photograph
Sponsor Documents
Job offer letter
From employer
Employer details
Company registration and tax compliance
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Advantages
- Support for skilled professionals
- Family dependents allowed
- Renewable
- Professional advancement opportunity
Considerations
- Must register with professional body
- Requires job offer
- Long processing time
- Limited to prescribed professions
Application Process
Get professional registration
Register with relevant professional body in Kenya
Secure employment
Get written job offer
Create eFNS account
Register on Immigration portal
Complete Form 25
Fill application
Prepare documents
Gather all required documents
Upload via eFNS
Submit to portal
Pay processing fee
KES 20,000
Await approval
6-10 weeks processing
Application Forms
Class C Permit Application Form 25
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